Term Instructors – Bachelor of Social Work

Nicola Valley Institute of Technology; Merritt; Hybrid; CAD 77,182 - 92,449; Full time

Job summary

NVIT in Merritt, BC, invites applications for Term Instructors to teach within the Bachelor of Social Work program. Courses will be delivered hybrid or online, with Fall 2026 availability and a September start. Salary is paid per course section, with multiple offerings for Fall 2026.

Applicants should hold a Master of Social Work and have college or university teaching experience, especially with Indigenous adult learners, and be prepared to collaborate with Indigenous communities and agencies.

Qualifications

• Possess Master of Social Work Degree (MSW).
• Minimum of two years teaching experience at a college or university level.
• Experience in classroom teaching and learning practices with Indigenous adult learners.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in Indigenous social work theory and practice.
• Strong team player with excellent human relation skills – faculty members are expected to contribute positively to the life of the school and community.
• Ability to develop strong connections to Indigenous social service agencies and communities.
• Applicants must be willing to teach in a hybrid model. Face to Face in class for students wishing to attend class in person and online synchronist for students not on campus.
• Applicants must be familiar with Moodle, Teams and Outlook operating platforms.

Skills

Teaching experience

Indigenous adult learners

Indigenous social work theory

Team player

Community connections

Hybrid teaching

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

Tools

Moodle

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Term Instructors – Bachelor of Social Work. Type: Term. Opening Date For Accepting Applications: July 7, 2026. Resume Review: July 22, 2026. Position Start Date: September 2026. Salary: $7,600 per section. Contact: Human Resources. Email: [e-mail]. Phone: [phone]. Address: NVIT, 4155 Belshaw St., Merritt, BC, V1K 1R1.

NVIT anticipates the need for Term Instructors to teach within the Social Work Program in Merritt, BC, and invites applications from qualified individuals. Course deliveries will be hybrid and/or online. The NVIT BSW degree program is the only Indigenous-centred BSW program in BC. Applicants should indicate which courses they are qualified for and interested in teaching. Fall 2026

Course offerings – Fall 2026

• SOCW 311 – Indigenous Perspectives on Social Policy
• SOCW 304 – Social Work Field Practice I
• SOCW 320 – Trauma Informed Social Work Theory and Practice
• SOCW 402 – Social Work Field Practice II
• SOCW 404 – Ethical Practice in Indigenous Communities
• SOCW 420 – Family Violence and Social Work Practice
• SOCW 461 – Social Work With Groups
• SOCW 466 – Addictions
• SOCW 486 – Indigenous Social Work Practice

The course outline can be found on our website. Course offering is subject to student enrolment.

https://www.nvit.ca/bachelor-of-social-work/program.aspx

Qualifications

• Possess Master of Social Work Degree (MSW).
• Minimum of two years teaching experience at a college or university level.
• Experience in classroom teaching and learning practices with Indigenous adult learners.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in Indigenous social work theory and practice.
• Strong team player with excellent human relation skills – faculty members are expected to contribute positively to the life of the school and community.
• Ability to develop strong connections to Indigenous social service agencies and communities.
• Applicants must be willing to teach in a hybrid model. Face to Face in class for students wishing to attend class in person and online synchronist for students not on campus.
• Applicants must be familiar with Moodle, Teams and Outlook operating platforms.