Job Title
Assistant Professor, Social Work
Requisition #
999760.1
Job Type
Permanent (for any group)
Union or Employee Group
MRFA
Classification
Assistant Professor
Position End Date (if applicable)
Location:
MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)
Posting
About MRUFounded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. Today, Mount Royal offers 14 bachelor degrees and 38 majors, along with a wide range of diploma and certificate options. It boasts a diverse community with nearly 16,000 credit students, more than 5,500 non- credit students and about 1,700 employees.
As a student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal is known for its top-caliber programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. Grounded in community, Mount Royal is a place where faculty, staff and alumni can know each other by name — and where everyone is welcome. Learn more about Mount Royal's strategic academic direction at mru.ca/AcademicPlan.
Mount Royal is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut'ina, and the Iyarhe Nakoda. The City of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation.
Mount Royal is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self- identify.
About the Faculty of Health Community and EducationThe Faculty of Health, Community and Education (HCE) is constantly looking forward to an inspired future where our efforts contribute to healthy communities and ultimately improve the quality of life of those with whom we interact. Our unique collection of programs tailored to health, community and education professions, creates a compelling collective. Our partnerships with the community, and within the post-secondary sector, open up new and exciting avenues that increase access and opportunity, while augmenting the overall student experience. The Faculty of Health, Community and Education is comprised of four departments: School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONM), Health and Physical Education, Child Studies and Social Work, and Education which offer a variety of degree, diploma, and certificate programs.
The Faculty has a strategic plan which guides the work of each unit, the entire faculty, and our people. Ani to pisi 2024 describes the spider web and the interconnectedness of all people and things. Our strategic plan is available online at: https: // www. mtroyal.ca/ProgramsCourses/FacultiesSchoolsCentres/HealthCommunityEducation/hce- strategic-plan.htm
For more information on the Faculty of Health, Community and Education please visit our webpage at:
https:// www. mtroyal.ca/ProgramsCourses/FacultiesSchoolsCentres/HealthCommunityEducation/index.htm
About the Department of Child Studies and Social WorkThe Social Work program within the Department of Child Studies and Social Work, Faculty of Health, Community and Education at Mount Royal University invites applications for a Tenure Track position which will ideally commence July 1, 2024. This position will be hired at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.
The Social Work program is housed within the Department of Child Studies and Social Work, in the Faculty of Health, Community and Education. The program offers a two-year Social Work diploma and a Bachelor of Social Work with first year and post-diploma entry options. Both the diploma and the Bachelor of Social Work combine knowledge and skills in social work with a strong foundation in liberal education. The degree offers the choice of a generalist or child intervention concentration. This program prepares students for social work practice with individuals, families, groups and communities. Employed in a diverse range of government, non-profit and community-based agencies, MRU Social Work diploma and Bachelor of Social Work graduates are eligible to become registered social workers in Alberta. Diploma graduates are also eligible to receive transfer credit to several other Bachelor of Social Work programs across Canada. Our Faculty provides a teaching and learning environment that welcomes challenging ideas and our program is committed to anti-oppressive practice and decolonizing the learning experience. Our faculty, staff and leadership are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional learning experience.
About the RoleThe Social Work program within the Department of Child Studies and Social Work, Faculty of Health, Community and Education at Mount Royal University invites applications for a Tenure Track position which will ideally commence July 1, 2024.
The successful applicant will have:
A strong interest and the ability to teach and develop social work courses in areas related to clinical, policy and community development practice.
A proven ability to engage in curriculum development and delivery.
A proven commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility, and Decolonization and Indigenization. This would include knowledge and experience of working with diverse communities (i.e., Indigenous, racialized, Francophone, newcomers and refugees, 2SLGBTQIA+)
The ability to engage in service and program administration at all levels, including evidence of leadership.
A required minimum of five (5) years of direct experience as a practicing Social Worker post-MSW.
The successful candidate will have the ability to teach in one or more: Child Intervention, legislation, community development, and policy. In addition, applicants should indicate areas of specific teaching/practice strengths which would include anti-oppressive and Indigenous perspectives, social justice, and leadership.
New faculty are hired into one of two work patterns. The teaching/ scholarship/ service pattern (TSS) focuses on teaching with the requirement that the faculty member be involved in a research program as well as service to the Mount Royal community. The teaching/ service pattern (TS) focuses on teaching and service only.
Applicants interested in the teaching/ scholarship/ service pattern should have the ability and intent to pursue a research program.
Normally, preference will be given to candidates with a completed PhD in Social Work or near completion. The successful candidate should have relevant undergraduate teaching and professional experience. Applicants must either be currently registered as a Social Worker with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) or be eligible for registration.
For further information, contact Dr. Patricia Kostouros, Interim Chair, Department of Child Studies and Social Work at [email protected]. Applicants are encouraged to review the Social Work program information at Bachelor of Social Work MRU and Social Work Diploma MRU.
What We OfferTalented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions.
At Mount Royal University, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.
Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. Mount Royal University offers a competitive total compensation package including health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre.
Our campus offers the convenience of a medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports and certifications for students, employees and the public.
Closing Date: The posting will remain open until the position is filled. However, the selection committee will begin reviewing resumes on February 15th, 2024.
Please notify us if you require an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process.
A complete dossier should be submitted including: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of three (3) references, evidence of teaching excellence, and, if the teaching/ scholarship/ service (TSS) pattern is desirable, a one page statement outline current engagement in research and/or intent to pursue a research program. All documents should be contained in one .pdf. Please title your .pdf document as follows: Last Name First Name, Requisition Number, Application.pdf (ex. Smith John, 999999, Application.pdf).
If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [email protected] and we will work together on the accommodation request.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Mount Royal University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to fostering diversity as a source of excellence, intellectual and cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome applications from those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, faculty and their scholarship including but not limited to Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual or gender identity, ethnic, national or socio-economic background, religion or age.