Social Services Worker Instructor - Vancouver, Canada - Mentora College

Mentora College

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Developing and delivering a wide variety of courses in our Social Service Worker program within the 4 course streams of clinical, theory, community and field placement

Evaluating student progress / achievement
Creating and maintaining a positive learning environment
Incorporating a variety of learning / teaching strategies and technologies to meet student needs
Participating in portfolio / academic / campus and collegewide activities as required
Participating in course / curriculum revision, course / program revision and renewal activities
Developing alternative delivery strategies, and online course development and teaching, as required
Detailed descriptions of responsibilities, are defined in the classification definition of professor in the Academic Collective Agreement

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Master's degree in social work, Counselling or a related field
Three years of experience in teaching (facetoface and online modalities) with demonstrated commitment to experiential teaching and learning approaches, and curriculum development at the postsecondary level or equivalent experience as a facilitator in the field;
A minimum five years of relevant frontline and/or management experience within the Social Service Field, with demonstrated experience in one (or more) of the following areas: client intakes or assessments, crisis intervention and trauma informed practice with a focus on individuals, family and/or community interventions, community development and advocacy, communitybased research and evaluation;
Demonstrated ability to coach and support students using responsive pedagogies and resources for instructional and educational development
Proven commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Decolonization practice including knowledge and experience of working with diverse communities (including: Indigenous, racialized, Francophone, newcomers and refugees, LGBTQS ).
Demonstrated connection to community through advocacy and partnerships;
The ability to effectively adapt and integrate new technology into teaching and learning
Proven ability to contribute to a positive team environment (multi/interdisciplinary/therapeutic teams)
Commitment to lifelong learning
Computer literacy: Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent communication, interpersonal and problemsolving skills

Additional Asset / Preferred:

Current member (or eligible to register) with the British Columbia School Social Workers and Social Services Workers and/or College of Registered Psychotherapists of BC
Experience with online course development and / or online teaching
Experience in some or all of the following: curriculum development, a variety of delivery strategies, adult learning methodologies, academic advising, and student success strategies
Computer literacy: Learning Management System / Web Delivery Software (i.e. Blackboard) and Student Information Systems
The ability to teach in more than one program area

Applicants selected for an interview will be required to present a teaching lesson during the interview and / or present a professional portfolio.

Acceptable proof of education (degrees, credentials) from recognized post-secondary institutions or confirmation of international equivalencies will be required as part of the selection process.

Salary:
$25.00-$30.00 per hour

Schedule: