Renison University College, affiliated with the University of Waterloo, acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Renison is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land promised to the Six Nations that includes ten kilometres on either side of the Grand River. Renison invites applications for a sessional instructor in the School of Social Work.
Respected as an inclusive community that values the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students, Renison is committed to engaged education for the well-being of the world, offering degree programs reflecting social engagement through the School of Social Work and the Social Development Studies Department; global engagement through our Culture and Language Studies Department and community engagement in our non-degree programs, including the English Language Institute, through the Centre for Continuing and Professional Education. More information about the College is available on the Renison website
The School of Social Work at Renison University College (affiliated with the University of Waterloo) invites applicants for a part-time/sessional teaching opportunity in the MSW Program for the Fall 2023 term (September start date).
To teach in the MSW Program, candidates must hold a PhD degree (or near completion) and have a minimum of five years practice experience in social work, including social policy and/or community engagement.
The School of Social Work prepares social work practitioners through an accessible and inclusive curriculum, at both baccalaureate and masters levels, in a learning environment that fosters caring and competent social work practice within regional, national and international contexts and embraces principles of justice, equality and respect for diversity.
This job call is looking specifically for an individual to teach SWK 602: Social Work Practice in Health. The course is offered online and does not have any on-campus teaching obligations. The course description is as follows:
This course examines practice models and multi-level methods of intervention for effective social work practice in health care, including health promotion, disease prevention, assessment treatment, rehabilitation, continuing care, and discharge planning within the context of social, economic, environmental, and cultural variations. The distribution and determinants, as well as psychological and behavioural aspects of health and disease across the life span, are addressed. Practice models incorporate competence and empowerment as central themes. Different practice models of care are explored within the context of socio-cultural factors that inform health and well-being. Differences between the concepts of illness and disease are explored within the healthcare narrative. Resource allocation in the management of chronic and complex health conditions is examined, and interventions that support individual and family capacity to adapt to health crises or chronic health conditions are considered.
The learning outcomes for the course are the development of a capacity to:
We are looking for an instructor who has experience with online teaching, and whose practice and teaching experience have direct relevance to critical health service delivery framed by a social work knowledge and values system.
Renison University College respects, appreciates, and actively encourages diversity. As part of Renison’s commitment to equity within the College, we welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals with diverse experiences based on race, ethnic origin, religion, age, colour, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability or disability, including women, 2SLGBTQ , Indigenous Peoples, and other visible minorities. While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Renison is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all parts of the hiring process. Please contact a member of Renison’s Human Resources department with accommodation requests.
Applications will be treated confidentially. Application materials should be addressed to Dr. Trish Van Katwyk and submitted online as PDF files through Interfolio.
Please include a complete curriculum vitae and a letter of application, including a brief outline of your current and proposed research, teaching, and practice program. Please provide the names of three potential referees who will be contacted if your application moves forward; referees will only be contacted with your permission. The successful candidate will also be asked for consent to complete an educational and criminal records verification. The criminal records verification provides an indication of the existence of adult criminal convictions for which a record suspension has not been granted within the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records.
Review of applications will begin on August 9, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.
Further enquiries can be directed to Dr. Trish Van Katwyk at pvankatw@uwaterloo.ca
