Description

Assistant or Associate Professor Teaching positions at the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary.

The Chance

This teaching‑focused role is 80% teaching and 20% service. The candidate will teach BSW, MSW, and graduate certificate courses, leading and administrating courses and learning activities. Service will include curriculum support, student advising, departmental service, and university or professional service.

Scholarship duties include staying current in pedagogical research and content in social work.

- Leadership and organizational level practices
- Field Education
- Clinical Practice with Diverse Populations
- Africentric Worldview practices
- Indigenous Worldview practices
- Artificial Intelligence and its Impact in Social Work Education
- Mental health
- Trauma
- Child, family, group practices
- Simulation and Social Work Education

Candidate Requirements

- Doctoral degree in social work or a related field (PhD, DSW, Ed.D., etc.) or near‑term completion of such a degree.
- Hold either a BSW or MSW and be eligible to register with the Alberta College of Social Workers.
- Minimum of five years of full‑time social work practice.
- Demonstrated success in social work teaching.
- Demonstrated leadership in social work organizations.
- Knowledge and practice in equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and social justice.
- Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and computer skills.
- Commitment to the Faculty’s Strategic Plan.




- Commitment to supporting and promoting Indigenous models of practice and ways of knowing.
- Experience as a field instructor (student supervising) and coordination of field education delivery.
- Full‑time residence in Alberta at one of the Faculty’s campus locations.

Application Instructions

- Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including contact information for three referees
- Statement outlining previous teaching experience and contributions to teaching, research, and initiatives that positively impact clinical practice or leadership (maximum 2 pages)
- A teaching dossier (statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and an educational development plan)
- Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (maximum 2 pages)
- Statement of principles and values aligned with social work

EEO Statement

The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff benefits and enriches the work and learning experiences of the entire campus. We are committed to removing barriers that have historically prevented some people from succeeding. We recognize that Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The University offers accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please indicate: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

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📌 Assistant or Associate Professor (Teaching), Faculty of Social Work (Calgary)
🏢 University of Calgary
📍 Calgary