Renison University College, affiliated with the University of Waterloo, acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Hodinohsyó:ni, and Attawandaran (Neutral) 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. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place in all corners of our campus through research, learning, teaching, community building and outreach.

We are guided by the work of the University of Waterloo’s Office of Indigenous Relations.

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 and global engagement through our School of Social Sciences and Humanities and our School of Social Work as well as community engagement in our non-credit programs, through our School of Global Engagement and Education. More information about the College is available on the Renison website.

The School of Social Work at Renison University College prepares social work practitioners through an accessible and inclusive curriculum, at both baccalaureate and master’s levels, in a learning workplace that fosters caring and competent social work practice within regional, national and international contexts and embraces principles of justice, equality and respect for diversity.





The School of Social Work invites applications for a part-time/sessional lecturer opportunity in the Spring 2026 term. The BSW Spring term runs from April to July 2026.

The School of Social Work is seeking an individual to teach the following course:

- SWREN 471R – Social Work with Older Adults: Critical Issues and Future Trends
- Spring 2026 (April 6 – July 24, 2026)
- In-person on Thursdays, 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Compensation: The salary paid per term is $8910 plus vacation pay, based on qualifications and experience.

Course description:

Focusing on social work practice, policy and research, the course examines issues of aging such as health, economic changes, role transition, family dynamics and losses. The course also looks at implications of societal issues and the influence of recent Canadian research in the field of aging. Current innovative and traditional programs will be examined for their relevance for future work with populations of older adults.

Job duties include:

- Preparing and adhering to the academic course syllabus
- Using LEARN, The University of Waterloo’s online course management system, to facilitate teaching and learning
- Facilitating the achievement of course learning objectives
- Grading student assignments
- Being available to meet with students outside of class hours; and,
- Submitting final grades.

- MSW degree
- Minimum of five years of practical experience in the field of Social Work, including social policy, and/or community engagement, and groupwork.

📌 Sessional Lecturer, Social Work with Older Adults: Critical Issues and Future Trends (in-person) (Waterloo)
🏢 Renison University College
📍 Waterloo