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SW 390-005 Comm Skills in SW Practice - Winter 2025 - Saskatoon Face-to-Face Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link.|Please see Special Instructions for more details.For applicants that have previously taught as a Sessional Lecturer in the Faculty of Social Work: You may upload a new curriculum vitae, teaching dossier, references with your application or use previously uploaded documents.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University\'s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.Position DetailsPosting SummaryCompetition Number 20240857SS
Position Title SW 390-005 Comm Skills in SW Practice - Winter 2025 - Saskatoon Face-to-Face
Faculty/Department Faculty of Social Work
Unit Social Work - Sessionals
Employee Group URFA
CUPE 5791 Job Family
Category Sessional
Number of Vacancies N/A
Position SummaryThe Faculty of Social Work at the University of Regina invites applications for one Sessional Lecturer to teach the following in person (Saskatoon) course during the Winter 2025 semester:SW 390 - Communication Skills in Social Work Practice
This course specifically focuses on the development of skills necessary for competent social work communication in a variety of social work roles and settings. An introduction to communication theory is provided with an emphasis on skill development for students. Role plays and recorded sessions are required.The semester class period is from January 6, 2025 to April 11, 2025 with the final exam period running from April 14 to 26, 2025.Sessional Lecturers that are teaching in person classes are expected to teach 13 synchronous classes throughout the semester in person on campus.Expectations for Sessional Lecturers include, but aren\'t limited to, the following:

• Preparing the course outline, designing relevant assignments, evaluating and grading student work, and submitting student grades by the required deadline.
• Teaching course content that follows the course description, established learning objectives, and university academic guidelines.
• Delivering 13 lectures throughout the semester.
• Encouraging and maintaining a safe and collaborative classroom environment.
• Providing regular support to students on course work during office hours, and as required by students.
• Consulting with the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) on academic or student- related matters as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

All faculty members of the Faculty of Social Work are expected to support our mission: \xe2\x80\x9cThe Faculty of Social Work contributes to critical social work through innovative teaching, research, policy development, and community engagement, thereby preparing students to work towards an equitable, diverse, and inclusive society in Saskatchewan and beyond.\xe2\x80\x9dTo learn more about the Faculty of Social Work, please click here:Position RequirementsThe ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Master of Social Work (MSW)
• Demonstrated related experience appropriate to the course content description as listed above;
• Superior communications skills (both written and verbal);
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Recent teaching experience in a post-secondary environment is considered an asset.

Physical Demands
Pay Grade Faculty Sessional
Salary Range As per URFA Collective Agreement
Status Term
Work HoursThis course is offered on Thursday\'s 11:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. The Sessional Lecturer is expected to teach on campus in-person in Saskatoon (synchronous) for each of the 13 lectures, be in the classroom 10-15 minutes before each class starts, as well as offer regular office hours for their students each week.Delivery method, days and times are subject to change.
Course Modality
Course Dates and Time
Duration (if Term/Temporary) January - April (Winter 2025)
Full-Time/Part-Time Other
Preference Posting No Preference
Target Posting Not TargetedAdditional InformationContact Information
Job Open Date 10/09/2024
Job Close Date 10/28/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Application InstructionsFor applicants that have previously taught as a Sessional Lecturer in the Faculty of Social Work: You may upload a new curriculum vitae, teaching dossier, references with your application or use previously uploaded documents.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University\'s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.
Diversity StatementThe University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University\'s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.Reference LetterReference LetterMinimum References
Maximum ReferencesSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * If you are applying for multiple Sessional Lecturer postings in the Faculty of Social Work, how many courses would you ideally like to teach this semester?(Open Ended Question) * * If you have worked at the University before, what is your employment number?(Open Ended Question) * * Have you taught previously at the University of Regina? If so, which courses and in which semesters?(Open Ended Question)Documents RequiredRequired Documents * Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy

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