Part-Time Academic (SLWK 5120: International Social Work) - Winter 2027

The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching: SLWK 5120, “International Social Work”. The course will be offered in the Winter term, from January – April 2027. Classes will be held Thursdays from 14:35-17:25.

Note: this course will take place on campus and is part of the MSW program.

Course description
This course introduces students to various ‘worlds’ of social work practice throughout the globe. Theoretical and practice grounding regarding development issues and social welfare systems within a global context is given. There will be encouragement to develop a critical and reflective stance toward the practice of social work in a global world.

The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including preparing and delivering lectures, grading of assignments, and consultation with students. In addition, the part-time academic should expect to be engaged in course preparations for one-two months preceding course delivery.

• Theory and practice base related to international development issues and social welfare systems, as well as a critical approach to issues of poverty and social justice, from a global perspective.
• Knowledge of various approaches to social work practice across various geographic and cultural contexts.
• A Master of Social Work degree, or higher, and previous teaching experience.

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.

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