AV俱乐部

Part-Time Academic Posting
AV俱乐部
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
POSTING DATE: June 14, 2018
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 25, 2018
POSITION: Part-Time Academic, BSW Program 鈥� Field
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Social Work/Campus
PAY RATE: In accordance with CUPE 3912 Collective Agreement.聽 (Note: field practicum courses are paid as 0.5-credit course equivalents).

WORK ASSIGNMENT:聽 The part-time academic will serve as the Faculty Field Advisor for: SLWK 4033.09 Section 04 鈥淔ield Practicum & Seminar鈥�. The course will be offered in the Fall/Winter term, from Sept. 2018-April 2019.聽 Seminars will be held Mondays/17:35-19:25. For a full course description, please refer to the AV俱乐部 Academic Calendar.聽 To confirm dates, times, and location of field seminars, please consult the AV俱乐部 Academic Timetable.

The part-time academic position is responsible for guiding a series of seminars, liaising with student field placement agencies for a series of meetings, dealing with any issues that arise within the field placement, overseeing the completion of an academic presentation, and conferring on final grades. The part-time academic should expect to be engaged in course preparations preceding course delivery.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Educational background with extensive experience in social work (or related fields) is required. The successful incumbent is required to have solid knowledge of a variety of social work skills and the ability to impart these skills to students. A Master of Social Work degree (or higher) and previous teaching experience is preferred. New part-time academics must be available for Brightspace training - either in person or online.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing by the application deadline to the address below. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the specific job requirements and must include evidence of effectiveness in teaching social work practice or policy appropriate to the applicant鈥檚 experience.

Prof. Brenda K. Richard, Acting Director
c/o Linda Power (linda.power@dal.ca), Admin. Assist.
School of Social Work, AV俱乐部
1459 LeMarchant Street, Suite 3201鈥≒.O. Box 15000, Halifax, N.S.聽 B3H 4R2

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. AV俱乐部 is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.