Job Posting: SSWK INSTRUCTOR - Prince George

SSWK INSTRUCTOR

SESSIONAL FACULTY APPOINTMENT

College of New Caledonia - PRINCE GEORGE CAMPUS

REFERENCE NUMBER: 13-046FP

The School of University Studies and Career Access requires a full-time Social Service Worker Instructor. This is a 10 month sessional appointment. The courses to be taught include: SSWK 145: Communication & Interpersonal Relationship Skills; SSWK 151: History & Philosophy of Social Welfare Policy; SSWK 195: Issues and Principles of Fieldwork & Community; SSWK 196: Practicum and Seminar; SSWK 199: Practicum and seminar (intersession);SSWK 242: Community Development and SSWK 271: Health & Wellness Self-Care Lab.

The successful applicant must be a professional social worker with an MSW, or have an equivalent applied master’s degree and experience. Awareness of current Canadian social policy, community development practice and experiential education philosophy and process are required. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with the community’s social service agencies and conducting practicum supervision are essential skills. Preference will be given to candidates having a Child and Youth Care Work background.

The College of New Caledonia offers certificates and applied and university-transferable diplomas in the Social Service Worker program. Further information on the program is available at http://cnc.bc.ca/CNC_Programs/Program_websites/Social_Services.htm .

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or an equivalent applied master’s degree
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience, with at least two years’ experience after the completion of the graduate degree
• Membership in good standing with a professional or regulatory body such as the BCCSW
• Current criminal records check
• Recent teaching experience is an asset
• You will be part of a team actively engaged in contributing to and accomplishing the vision, mission, and goals of the College of New Caledonia and in supporting the aspirations and needs of our learners and communities.
• You will promote a positive work atmosphere and communicate in a professional manner that demonstrates mutual respect with students and colleagues.

Hiring criteria shall include professional qualifications, professional experience, teaching experience, college contributions, community awareness and personal attributes so far as they are applicable to the job classification in question. 

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience

TERM: August 21, 2013 – June 26, 2014

SCREENING DATE: This position will be posted until filled. All applications received up to and including June 19, 2013 will receive full consideration. Applications received after that date may be reviewed.

CNC is an eligible institution under SSHRC and NSERC regulations.

Interested applicants should EMAIL their cover letter, resume and teaching dossier (if available) to the Human Resources Department at resumes@cnc.bc.ca quoting the reference number. Please include names, addresses and phone numbers of three references and a copy of your highest degree designation or transcript with your resume.  

For other employment opportunities, please check our website at: www.cnc.bc.ca/tools/employment

 

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. CNC embraces the principles of employment equity.