Assistant Professor, Social Work
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Job Summary
About the Faculty of Health Community and Education
The Faculty of Health Community and Education (HCE) is constantly looking forward to an inspired future where our efforts contribute to healthy communities and ultimately improve the quality of life of those with whom we interact. Our unique collection of programs tailored to health community and education professions creates a compelling collective. Our partnerships with the community and within the post-secondary sector open up new and exciting avenues that increase access and opportunity while augmenting the overall student experience. The Faculty of Health Community and Education is comprised of four departments: School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONM) Health and Physical Education Child Studies and Social Work and Education which offer a variety of degree diploma and certificate programs.
The Facultys strategic planguides the work of each unit the entire faculty and our people. Ani to pisi 2030 describes the spider web and the interconnectedness of all people and things. Our strategic plan is available online:
the Department of Child Studies and Social Work TheSocialWorkProgram within the Department of Child Studies andSocialWork Faculty of Health Community offers a two-yearSocialWorkDiploma and a Bachelor ofSocialWorkwith first year andpost-diploma entry options. Both the Diploma and the Bachelor ofSocialWorkcombine knowledge and skills inSocialWorkwith a strong foundation in liberal education. The degree offers the choice of a generalist or child intervention concentration. This Program prepares students forsocialworkpractice with individuals families groups and communities. Employed in a diverse range of government non-profit and community-based agencies MRUSocialWorkDiploma and Bachelor ofSocialWorkgraduates are eligible to become registeredsocialworkers in Alberta. Diploma graduates are also eligible to receive transfer credit to several other Bachelor ofSocialWorkPrograms across Canada. Our Faculty provides a teaching and learning environment that welcomes challenging ideas and our Program is committed to anti-oppressive practice and decolonizing the learning experience. Our faculty staff and leadership are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional learning experience. The Social Work Program invites applications for a one year Limited Term position which will ideally commence August 15 position will be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor. Both the Diploma and the Bachelor of Social Work combine knowledge and skills in social work with a strong foundation in liberal education. Through the General Education component of its degree and diploma programs Mount Royal is dedicated to providing students with the understanding and skills that will enable them to succeed in a diversity of workplace settings. Employed in a diverse range of government non-profit and community-based agencies MRU Social Work Diploma and Bachelor of Social Work graduates are eligible to become registered social workers in Alberta. Diploma graduates are also eligible to receive transfer credit to several other Bachelor of Social Work programs across Canada. Our Faculty provides a teaching and learning environment that welcomes challenging ideas and our program is committed to anti-oppressive practice and decolonizing the learning experience. Our faculty staff and leadership are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional learning experience. The successful candidate will have: As a signatory to the Scarborough Charter On Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education: Principles Actions and Accountabilities By acknowledging and taking responsibility for action on the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada NCTR. We respect the Social Work Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics which are embedded in our teaching practices as a key component of student addition we hold the following values: New faculty are hired into one of two work patterns. The teaching/ scholarship/ service pattern (TSS) focuses on teaching with the requirement that the faculty member be involved in a research program as well as service to the Mount Royal community. The teaching/ service pattern (TS) focuses on teaching and service only. The successful candidate for this role will be hired into the teaching/ service pattern (TS). Normally preference will be given to candidates with a completed or near completed PhD in Social Work. The successful candidate should have relevant undergraduate teaching and professional experience. Applicants must either be currently registered as a Social Worker with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) or be eligible for registration. Closing Date: February 10 2026 Please submit a complete dossier including: cover letter curriculum vitae list of three (3) references and evidence of teaching contain all documents in one .pdf. Please title your .pdf document as follows:Last Name First Name Requisition Number (ex. Smith John 999999 ).About the Role
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
Mount Royal University is a student-first undergraduate post-secondary university in Alberta, boasting small-class sizes, supportive professors and hands-on learning.
