Job Description

Bow Valley College is Calgary and region’s only Comprehensive Community College with 14,000 full- and part-time students and campuses in Airdrie, Cochrane, and Okotoks. Our graduates contribute to the digital economy, careers in business, TV & film production, and serve on the frontlines of healthcare and social services. Bow Valley College invests in three applied research pillars: educational technology, social innovation, and health.

Why work at Bow Valley College? Bow Valley College is an Alberta Top 75 employer made up of employees who are committed to our learners´ success, as well as each other´s. Our values of respect, inclusion, creativity, teamwork, and resilience are reflected in how we work together to include all learners, challenge our thinking, remove barriers, provide opportunity, and make all learning count.

Faculty in the School of Community Studies are responsible for providing instruction to learners, evaluating learner progress, designing and developing curriculum and instructional materials, and supporting learners in meeting the learning outcomes of their courses and programs.

The Social Work Diploma program is currently looking to fill a continuous faculty position. Candidates should have extensive experience in the social work field, be committed to effective teaching, and demonstrate the ability to teach courses within the field of social work in a broad range of settings. Candidates will bring an understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing to the Social Work program, the curriculum, and the learners. Candidates will demonstrate understanding and in-depth knowledge of Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit, Métis Peoples, and history; how this knowledge can influence curriculum development in the Social Work program. Candidates will also teach in other School of Community Studies programs and general human services courses.

JOB RESPONSIBILTIES:

Provides Quality Instruction in Courses as Assigned

Instructs courses as assigned.
Selects instructional strategies to meet learner needs.
Creates lesson plans.
Develops and update curriculum, manuals and guides as requested by Program Chair. Specifically focusing on the indigenization of the Social Work curriculum.
Evaluates learner performance on an ongoing basis and provides learners and administrators with learner progress reports.
Maintains officials records as required.

Provides a Positive Learning Experience for Students

Meets with learners regarding any academic issues (for example: attendance, classroom conduct, performance).
Identifies areas of concern and refer to the Program Chair if follow up is necessary.
Refers learners to other institutional supports as required (for example: tutoring, counseling).
Ensures that learner accommodations are met.
Supports the program in selecting recipients for scholarships and bursaries.
Participates in college and departmental events that promote learner success (for example: orientation, graduation).

Builds and Maintain Relationships with Internal and External Stakeholders and Promote the Department and the College

Keeps current regarding changes in industry and updates and adapts curriculum as required
Assist with articulation and transfer activity as required.
Meet with industry stakeholders and sits on Advisory Committee as required.
Attends external community meetings.
Participates in recruitment events.
Maintains a networking relationship with employers of government agencies.
Nurtures collaborative alliances and partnerships that benefit their department and learner practicum opportunities.
Develops and directs new articulations and partnerships for learner practicum experiences.
Appreciates how diverse perspectives can benefit their faculty/department.

Other Duties/Special Projects

Follow College Policies and procedures.
Complete any professional development requirements.
Ability and willingness to participate in applied research.
Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Social Work
4 years’ experience
Police information check including vulnerable sector
Registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers
An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be considered

Preferred Qualifications

Supervisory experience with practicum students and/or staff preferred
Ability to work to full scope of practice
Teaching experience is an asset
Curriculum development experience an asset
Field experience an asset
Industry relationships an asset
Highly organized

This is a continuous, Faculty position.

Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including, but not limited to, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Required languages: English

Education level: Master's Degree

Required skills: Social Work

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