Social Work Department - Contract Faculty

Social Work Department - Contract Faculty

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Interested applicants must ensure that a resume and cover letter is submitted online and received by Tuesday October 22, 2024 by 4:30 p.m.
Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. This position will remain open until filled with the first review date of Monday October 28, 2024.

Position Information

Position Title: Social Work Department - Contract Faculty

Posting Number: 00653F

Location: Coquitlam Campus

Grade or Pay Level: In accordance with the current Collective Agreement

Salary Range: Hourly: $52.41-$114.65/hour; Per Three Credit Course: $7,947; Actual salary or hourly rate will be based on the number of credits and term of appointment according to the Collective Agreement.

Position Type: Faculty - Contract

Posting Type: Internal/External

Regular/Temporary: Contract

Employment Type: Part-Time

Posting Category: Faculty

Start Date: 01/06/2025

End Date: 04/30/2025

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 a contract faculty instructor to teach the following classroom-based course:

WINTER 2025: SOWK 3233 – Child Welfare Social Work
Scheduled Times:
Monday 2:30-4:20pm
Wednesday 10:30-12:20pm

The successful applicant will also be included on our list of faculty who are qualified to teach other specific courses and may be offered teaching contracts in the future as the need arises.

What Douglas Offers

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

Responsibilities

• As a faculty member, you will be required to attend campus to instruct students, facilitate learning and evaluate student progress in the Social Work course.
• You will plan, organize and manage learning activities and resources, and maintain high quality learner-centred instruction.
• A faculty member is also required to work collaboratively with all SW Department members.
• Involvement in Department and Faculty initiatives is encouraged.

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need

• Masters degree in Social Work (doctoral degree is preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a Child and Family Services Agency.
• Thorough knowledge of social work specifically in Child Welfare, and knowledge of legislation, regulations and practice standards pertaining to Child & Family Services.
• Experience teaching in educational settings (preferably post-secondary) or community settings (e.g. training, facilitating educational groups, etc.) an asset.

Link to Full Position Profile

Needs a Criminal Records Check: No

Open Date: 07/14/2022

Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Interested applicants must ensure that a resume and cover letter is submitted online and received by Tuesday October 22, 2024 by 4:30 p.m.
Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. This position will remain open until filled with the first review date of Monday October 28, 2024.