Assistant or Associate Professor (Research) Faculty of Social Work

Description

TERRITORY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The University of Calgary (UCalgary), located in the heart of Southern Alberta, acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, including the Blackfoot Confederacy, Tsuut'ina First Nation, and Stoney Nakoda. The university recognizes that the City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta Districts 5 & 6.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Faculty of Social Work is seeking an academic member for the position of Assistant Professor (Research) in a tenure track position, or with tenure at the rank of Associate Professor (Research). This position can be based at the Faculty's Lethbridge, Calgary, or Edmonton campus, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

The successful candidate's substantive area would be in social work practice, including:

Social Work Administration, Clinical Social Work, Quantitative Analysis/Methodology, Afrocentric Social Work, Pluralism Skills, Indigenous Inclusive Governance, Family Justice, Child Intervention, Digital Social Work and AI, Simulation, Community-based Participatory Research Methods, Population Health Science, Systems Transformation, Ethical Space, and/or Future Studies.

Responsibilities include attaining tri-council funding as principal investigator, submitting scholarly works to high-quality publications, and developing impactful knowledge engagement activities. This role will advance leadership or clinical practice and policy, dedicating 40% of the position to research.

The candidate will also dedicate 40% of their time to teaching in undergraduate and graduate programs, with opportunities for scholarship and impactful knowledge engagement activities. Service activities are expected to take up 20% of the position's time, with opportunities for administrative leadership and curriculum development.

• Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor requires evidence or promise of original high-quality research and scholarship and future development as a scholar. Evidence or promise of the ability to obtain funding may also be required.
• Appointment at the rank of Associate Professor requires evidence of an established academic program of national recognition by peers, a record of high-quality research, and evidence of ability to obtain funding to sustain a research program.

The successful candidate must have a substantial research record, an excellent student-centered teaching record, and demonstrate leadership in service, collaboration, and mentorship within academia.

CANDIDATE PROFILE
The candidate must have:

• A completed PhD, preferably in social work or a closely related discipline.
• A completed BSW or MSW.
• A minimum of two years of full-time experience in project management or organizational team leadership.
• A publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• A demonstrated ability to attract external research funding.
• Research and program development experience, including experience with community-serving research.
• Understanding of collaboration and improving clinical practice.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and learning.
• Knowledge and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization, and social justice.
• Eligibility to register with the Alberta College of Social Workers.

COMPETENCIES
Candidates should demonstrate visionary, collaborative, and respectful leadership, with exceptional communication skills and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

TO APPLY
Interested individuals should submit an application online via the 'Apply Now' link, including:

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including references.
• Teaching dossier.
• Statement outlining the candidate's value alignment with CASW values and Indigenization.
• Statement of research interests.

The closing date for applications is April 11, 2025.

About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is a top research university located in Calgary, Alberta, known for its innovative learning environment and commitment to community engagement.

About Calgary, Alberta
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