Sessional - Faculty SOCW 4540

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 4540 - Decolonizing Social Work Practice ne Secwepemcul’ecw.
Calendar Description:
Students examine social workers’ roles and responsibilities in working with Indigenous people. The concept and process of decolonization is introduced and connected to contemporary stories, community social work program initiatives, and practices of Indigenous people. This course utilizes a gendered Indigenous perspective and explores strategies for reconciliation, building relationships, and practices within the social work profession.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Practice Experience

The minimum academic qualification is a Master’s degree in Social Work; a PhD or earned doctorate in a relevant discipline with a graduate degree in social work is preferred.

• Successful teaching experience in post-secondary institutions preferred.
• A minimum of five years of related practice experience with Indigenous peoples and communities is required.
• Availability to teach at the scheduled time Thursday 5:30-8:30
• Professional Qualities and Lived Experience:
• Lived experience of Indigenous communities required, experience with communities within Secwépemc’ulucw is preferred.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills required.
• 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