Social Work – Assistant or Associate Professor (Direct Practice) – York University

School of Social Work, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

The School of Social Work in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies at York University invites highly qualified applicants for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in Direct Practice. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience practicing and/or teaching direct practice with individuals, families, and/or groups. This is a tenure-track appointment to the Professorial Stream to commence July 1, 2024.

The School of Social Work is committed to educating social workers in practices that further the goal of social justice. The successful candidate will demonstrate a substantive analysis of systemic oppression, and engagement with the mission statement of the School in their teaching and scholarship. The successful applicant must demonstrate excellence in scholarly research, teaching, and service and must be suitable for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Candidate Qualifications:

Degree: BSW and/or MSW and a PhD in Social Work or a related discipline are required.

Scholarship:

• A coherent and well-articulated program of research and specialization in critical social work.
• A record or evident promise of generating innovative, substantive, rigorous, and as appropriate, externally funded research.
• A record or evident promise of making influential contributions and demonstrating excellence in the field (e.g., journal articles, books, book chapters, presentations, innovative knowledge mobilization.

Teaching:

• The School is seeking candidates to teach BSW- and MSW-level core courses from a critical perspective.
• A record or evident promise of excellence in teaching and dedication to students (e.g., teaching accomplishments, pedagogical innovations, experiential education, course development.
• Suitability for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, given that the position will involve graduate teaching and supervision.

Practice:

• The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working with diverse and marginalized populations.
• The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience practicing and/or teaching direct practice with individuals, families, and/or groups.

 Service: The successful candidate will also have a demonstrated strong record of service.

Hiring Policies:

• Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
• York is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, in its community. Details of the AA Program, which applies to women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, can be found here or by contacting Christal Chapman, EDI Program Manager (chapman7@yorku.ca; 416-736-5713).
• York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous peoples of Canada will be given priority.
• York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to contact Interim Director Maurice Poon at mklpoon@yorku.ca.

Application Process:

• Due date for completed applications: November 1, 2023
• Required materials: 1) current CV; 2) cover letter; 3) research and teaching statement; 4) teaching materials; 5) 3 writing samples. Three reference letters will later be requested from short-listed candidates.
• Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self-identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application.
• Direct questions about the position to Interim Director Maurice Poon at mklpoon@yorku.ca.

 Submit materials at https://apply.laps.yorku.ca 

 Learn More About York:

• York University generates and shares knowledge through our research, teaching and engagement with communities around the world. The 2023-2028 Strategic Research Plan showcases the depth, breadth and ambition of research at York.
• York’s commitments to social justice are laid out in our Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, the Framework & Action Plan on Black Inclusion and the Indigenous Framework for York University.
• Follow the activities and accomplishments of York’s faculty, students and staff on YFile.

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