Social Work - Contract Faculty

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Social Work - Contract Faculty Posting Number 00525F Location Coquitlam Campus Grade or Pay Level In accordance with the current Collective Agreement Salary Range In accordance with the current Collective Agreement Position Type Faculty - Contract Posting Type Internal/External Regular/Temporary Contract Employment Type Part-Time Posting Category Faculty Start Date 09/01/2023 End Date 04/30/2024 Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Work Arrangements The Social Work Department is seeking contract faculty to instruct and supervise practicum courses commencing September 5, 2023. The primary place of work will be the Coquitlam Campus and practicum sites around the Lower Mainland.

Further contracts may be awarded in the future as the need arises.

What Douglas Offers
DO what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best colleges even better.
The Role
We require contract instructors for practicum supervision for the Fall and Winter semesters.

Responsibilities

As a contract practicum instructor, you will oversee the learning of students who are practicing skills in selected sites. You will facilitate student learning as they integrate and reflect upon their educational, personal and professional experiences while on practicum and during scheduled seminars. There are three areas you will be responsible for: •In-person guidance and In-person practicum visits. •Group Seminars with your own practicum students. •Evaluation/Feedback component: written mid-term and final student evaluations/grades

The Department is seeking contract instructors for the following courses:
SOWK 3140 (Fall Semester) - Practicum
SOWK 3240 (Winter Semester) - Practicum

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need 1. Masters degree in Social Work (Doctoral degree is preferred);
2. Direct social work experience engaging with children, youth, adults and/or families.
3. Experience teaching in educational or community settings an asset.
4. Interest and/or proficiency in technology using an online-based teaching & learning platform.
5. Experience with any of the following: Indigenous people; Immigrant and Refugee groups; and/or International practice.

Link to Full Position Profile Needs a Criminal Records Check No

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 05/26/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
This position will remain open until filled with a first review date of: Monday June 12, 2023.
Interested applicants must ensure that a resume and cover letter is submitted online. Please ensure your documents clearly explain how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/10817

Category

Education and Training