Sessional - Faculty SOCW 3590

at  Thompson Rivers University

The School of Social Work and Human Service at Thompson Rivers University invites applications for a sessional lecturer to teach the following course in Winter 2025:
SOCW 3590 - Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations.
The development of culturally informed practice skills responsive to diversity is a life-long learning pursuit. This course builds on established interview skills and practice with individuals. Students consider prior learning and develop awareness, skills, and goals for working with diverse social and cultural groups including Indigenous, Black, Asian, and francophone peoples within British Columbia. Students reflect on their own social locations and biases, adopting a stance of ongoing learning and reflexivity to oppression and privilege and work towards social justice. Communication with Indigenous people is a core emphasis in this course. Students develop a culturally sensitive approach in problem-solving situations while working with individuals. Theories of intervention are introduced, practiced, and critiqued by students. Students identify opportunities for ongoing learning.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral degree with an MSW preferred, MSW with specialized theoretical content knowledge will also be considered
• Successful teaching experience in post-secondary institutions preferred
• A minimum of five years of related practice experience, and educational specialization for content specific courses
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in integrating Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods (TRC CA 62)
• Proven skills in building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect (TRC CA 63)
• Teaching excellence, including developing culturally appropriate curricula (TRC CA 10)
• Candidates must provide evidence of their ability to commit to creating time and space for relationships based on respect as human beings, supporting and embracing differences with kindness, love, and respect (NIMMIWG, 15.7).

Please refer the Job description for details