School of Social Work

Category: 
Contract Lecturer Positions
Campus: 
Thunder Bay
Application Deadline: 
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - 11:59pm

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for Contract Lecturers in the School of Social Work. Applications are requested to teach:

SOWK 3630 FA – Social Work Practice with Children and Families (Fall) (a mix of in-person and remote delivery may be required)
Designed to provide students with theoretical knowledge and clinical skills relating to social work practice with families incorporating a variety of family and child therapies. 

Start Date/Duration:          September 7, 2021 – December 23, 2021       
                                             Tuesdays, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

SOWK 4411 FA – Social Work Practice and Indigenous Peoples (Fall) (a mix of in-person and remote delivery may be required)
Designed to promote an awareness, understanding, and appreciation for Indigenous peoples. Emphasis will be on culture, values, beliefs, and appropriate intervention strategies for social workers in terms of knowledge, skills, and methods. Issues of social policy, programs and services, and the practice of social work in Indigenous communities will be explored. Indigenous involvement, participation, and culture are important dimensions to this course.       

Start Date/Duration:          September 7, 2021 – December 23, 2021       

                                            Thursdays, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

SOWK 3415 FDE – Treatment of Drug and Alcohol Abuse (Fall) (web based)
An interdisciplinary examination of the assessment and treatment of addictions. A biopsychosocial perspective is used to study current theory and practice. The course content is relevant to studies in the human services, education and health care fields.

Start Date/Duration:          September 7, 2021 – December 23, 2021

SOWK 4610 FDE – Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations (Fall) (web based)
This course seeks to develop a culturally sensitive approach to practice by: enhancing self-awareness, helping students learn effective intervention skills, and promoting awareness and sensitivity regarding issues faced by diverse populations within our society. It is relevant to the studies in the human service, education and health care fields.

Start Date/Duration:          September 7, 2021 – December 23, 2021

SOWK 3413 WDE – Child Welfare (Winter) (web based)
An examination of abuse, violence, and dysfunction within families. The emphasis will be on intervention strategies, services, prevention, and education. The role of human service systems, helping professionals and community response to the variety of issues related to public child welfare and family welfare in contemporary society and northern communities will be examined.

Start Date/Duration:          January 10, 2022 – April 30, 2022

SOWK 3439 WDE – Living with Grief and Loss (Winter) (web based)
A study of the human grief process, whether it is due to bereavement or other significant life losses, and effective ways to support people in adapting to their new reality. Both normal and complicated grief will be considered. The course is relevant to studies in the human services, gerontology, education and health care.

Start Date/Duration:          January 10, 2022 – April 30, 2022

SOWK 4770 WDE/WDF – Psychosocial Palliative Care (Winter) (web based)
An examination of the social, psychological and spiritual issues faced by people who are dying, and the knowledge, values and skills needed to effectively support them, their families and friends. Emphasis is placed on the importance of a team approach in providing holistic palliative care. The course content is relevant to studies in the human services, education and health care fields.

Start Date/Duration:          January 10, 2022 – April 30, 2022

SOWK 5214 WD/WDO – Trauma (MSW Seminar Course) (Winter) (a mix of in-person and remote delivery may be required)
This course will address the numerous facets of trauma informed social work practice including the short and long term psychosocial, physical, cognitive, neurochemical and physiological impact of personal, interpersonal, generational, cultural and societal trauma including war, family crisis, violence, natural disasters, and terrorism.

Start Date/Duration:          January 10, 2022 – April 30, 2022         
                                            Mondays, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Qualifications Preferred:  PhD in Social Work or RSW, MSW with 10 years experience in related field

Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.

Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With campuses located in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Lakehead has approximately 10,000 students and 2,160 faculty and staff.  With an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, Lakehead offers a variety of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels through its ten faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (West Campus) and Ontario’s newest Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca

For further information, please contact Dr. Jo-Ann Vis. Detailed information on the School and our programs is available at: www.lakeheadu.ca.

Review of applications will begin on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and/or evidence of teaching effectiveness. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package.  We encourage applicants with the Right of First Refusal (as outlined in article 19.03.02 of the LUFA/LU Collective Agreement) to indicate their status in their application.

Applicants should submit their electronic application to:

School of Social Work
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. Jo-Ann Vis, Director
E-mail:  social.work@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

This position is subject to budgetary approval.