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Field of Specialization: Field Co-ordination
Academic Unit: Social Work
Category of Appointment: Term Appointment
Rank/Position Title: Instructor I (BSW Field Co-ordination)
Start Date: June 1, 2021
Closing Date: May 25, 2021 or until the position is filled
About the Position:
The School of Social Work invites applications from qualified candidates for a term appointment as Field Coordinator at the rank of Instructor I (with a job description) beginning June 1, 2021.
The BSW Field Practicum Co-ordinator will work collaboratively with other field coordinators at the School of Social Work to administer the undergraduate field program. The position of field coordinator is primarily responsible for facilitating appropriate matches between students and field placement settings in accordance with the curriculum, the students’ learning needs, and the needs of the field setting. The position also requires identifying potential new placements, recruiting new placements, building and strengthening relations with existing field placement agencies, working with the field committee to develop policies and procedures governing field, troubleshooting problems in field placements, and other field related duties.
We encourage applications from candidates from groups underrepresented in social work and/or with experience in mentoring students from such groups.
About the Academic Unit:
The School of Social Work is committed to progressive and critical approaches to social work and offers programs at the Bachelor, Masters and PhD levels, with outstanding research expertise in social work education, social welfare policy, Indigenous knowledge, immigration and refugee issues, trauma and care work. See https://carleton.ca/socialwork/.
Qualifications:
The position requires a candidate with a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree who has demonstrated work experience, knowledge of practicum-based learning, and skill in field education. Experience teaching in social work would be an asset. Candidates must be eligible for registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and must demonstrate an aptitude to work collaboratively and to problem solve challenging situations involving a variety of stakeholders. For additional details, please see the job description.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must submit all the following information electronically in a single PDF file to be considered for the position: (1) A cover letter of application addressing your qualification and interest in the position; and (2) a curriculum vitae that addresses experience as a social work practitioner; (3) the names of three academic or professional references. All information must be submitted by May 25, 2021, to Sarah Todd, Professor and Director of the School of Social Work, at sarah.todd@carleton.ca.
Please also identify any past experiences in supporting equity, diversity and inclusion in your previous work such as supporting diverse students and/or clients.
Please indicate in your application if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
To see the full posting for this position, please visit https://carleton.ca/provost/jobs/academics/.
