The School of Social Work invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Social Work at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful candidate will be able to teach across the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) generalist curriculum at the micro and macro level.  Preference will be given to applicants with experience in the following areas of knowledge: Policy, anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices, Indigenous Ways of Knowing. Course assignment will fit within the needs of the social work program. An applicant’s area of research and practice interest will be considered when teaching and field education responsibilities are assigned. Clinical experience would be an asset.

Core Responsibilities:

Teaching

Faculty teaching responsibilities normally include six three credit hour courses per year. Courses range from the introductory level to advanced seminars. The faculty member will provide supervision to a group of students in the field education practica.

Service

The successful candidate will serve on faculty and University College committees, participate in the life of the University College, and act as an academic advisor for students.

Research

Faculty responsibilities also include scholarly activities of research and publication connected to the candidate’s expertise in social work practice.

Qualifications:

All applicants must possess a minimum of a Master of Social Work (MSW) with five or more years of experience in social work, PhD is preferred. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check certificate must be provided. The successful candidate must have an active Christian faith and a commitment to the integration of faith and learning in a Christian university-level setting, and must be registered or eligible for registration with the Manitoba College of Social Workers.

To Apply

Application materials should include:

• curriculum vitae,
• statement of teaching philosophy and professional engagement,
• statement on how your faith commitment would contribute to both teaching and scholarship at Booth UC,
• names and contact information for three references and
• evidence of effective teaching (if available).

The anticipated starting date for the position is January 1, 2024.  The position provides the opportunity to work in a stimulating university college environment with a mission-driven purpose and offers a competitive compensation package.

Applications and inquiries may be submitted in confidence electronically to Darlene Johnson, Human Resources Generalist, at: BoothUC.Careers@BoothUC.ca. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Applications will be reviewed as received, until the position is filled.

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

About Booth University College

Booth University College is an undergraduate Christian institution centrally located in Winnipeg. We are rooted in The Salvation Army’s history of meeting the needs of the most vulnerable in society and are committed to “Education for a Better World” as described in our mission statement:

William and Catherine Booth University College, a Christian university college rooted in The Salvation Army’s Wesleyan theological tradition, brings together Christian faith, rigorous scholarship and a passion for service. The University College educates students to understand the complexities of our world, to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be active contributors to society, and to know how Christian faith compels them to bring hope, social justice and mercy into our world.