Lecturer/Assistant Professor - Indigenous Social Work _ 030-052

Lecturer/Assistant Professor

Indigenous Social Work

1 Year Full time Term

The School of Indigenous Social Work at the First Nations University of Canada invites applications for a probationary, term Lecturer/Assistant Professor position to be located at the Regina Campus. The School of Indigenous Social Work seeks candidates with a strong First Nations knowledge base and experience in philosophy, spirituality, treaties, self-government, residential schools, and healing. Areas of particular interest include field education practice and supervision, child welfare, health and mental health, social work practice with individuals, families and communities. The successful candidate will teach at the BISW and MISW levels.

The Organization:

First Nations University of Canada provides an opportunity for students of all nations to learn in an environment of First Nations cultures and values. The University continues to uphold its mission of enhancing the quality of life, and to preserve, protect and interpret the history, language, culture, and artistic heritage of First Nations people. The University is a unique place of learning specializing in Indigenous knowledge and providing post-secondary education for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students alike within a culturally supportive environment. First Nations University of Canada is a federated college of the University of Regina, and its academic programs are accredited through that institution. Wisdom, respect, humility, sharing, harmony, beauty, strength, and spirituality are the values of the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv).

The School of Indigenous Social Work (SISW) at the FNUniv invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor level position. The SISW is seeking candidates who have a strong Indigenous knowledge base and experience in the areas of philosophy, spirituality, treaties, self-government, residential schools and healing. Areas of particular interest include field education practice and supervision, Indigenous child welfare, health and mental health, Indigenous social work practice with individuals, families and communities. The successful candidate will teach at the BINSW and MISW levels.

Duties and Qualifications:

The SISW provides a Diploma of Indigenous Social Work (DINSW), Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work (BINSW) and a Master of Indigenous Social Work (MISW) through the cooperation of the Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina and the First Nations University of Canada. The SISW program is accredited through the Canadian Association of Social Work Education (CASWE). The SISW provides the academic and cultural training for social work students to work in Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.

Applicants with a PhD in Social Work are preferred; applicants who are ABD (Social Work) will also be considered. For applicants with a PhD in a related field, a background degree of BINSW/BSW or MISW/MSW is necessary. An MISW/MSW with five years post MISW/MSW social work experience will be considered.

Experience in research, publication and grant writing is required along with an established teaching record and experience. Experience working, teaching, or living in an Indigenous environment and ability to speak a Indigenous language is an asset.

Application Procedure:

We would like to thank you for your interest and to all those that applied; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The First Nations University of Canada relies on section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to give preference in employment for this position. Please indicate your status in your cover letter or resume.

Close Date: November 27, 2026

Interviews for this position will commence November 2026 until a successful candidate is found.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online at www.fnuniv.ca.

Questions regarding this opportunity can be directed by email at [email protected]

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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