Instructor, Community Social Work

INSTRUCTOR, COMMUNITY SOCIAL WORK
Faculty of Social Work

Location: Cold Lake or Lac La Biche campus
Job number: 24-030
Position type: Full-time Term until June 30, 2026
Posting date: August 12, 2024
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Closing date: Until a suitable candidate is found.

ABOUT THE POSITION
Portage College is seeking a highly-motivated individual to join the Community Social Work team at the Cold Lake or Lac La Biche campus.

Our Community Social Work program is a two-year diploma that combines social work theory and practice to better prepare our grads for work in the human services field. A key part of the Community Social Work program at Portage College is the experience and learn¬ing gained from a 420-hour supervised field practicum and 30 hours of integrated seminar time in each year of study. The Community Social Work program is offered at our campuses in Lac La Biche and Cold Lake. Key responsibilities include:

• Classroom and distance education instruction.
• Prepare and delivery of subjects.
• Assist with curriculum development and/or revision.
• Develop exams, quizzes and other evaluation material for students.
• Assist in organizing and supervising student practicums.
• Assist in managing and evaluating student progress in the program.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Social Work in addition to several years’ experience in field of social work
• Experience working with rural, northern and Indigenous communities will be considered a definite asset.
• Current registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) or must be eligible for registration.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and previous experience working in Indigenous communities would be considered a definite asset as the program has related coursework.
• Adult teaching/tutoring experience would be considered beneficial.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge or experience with Moodle or other Learning Management System would be an asset.
• Strong computer skills, especially with MS Office, is essential.
• Some travel and a flexible schedule is required for organizing and supervising practicum visits.
• Successful applicant will be required to provide a current police information check.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Portage College has been serving the region for over 50 years and is a first choice post-secondary institution for learners in northeast Alberta. You will find that we are a college that combines quality with innovation. In fact, Portage College is considered a leader when it comes to providing students with a flexible first-class educational experience. We offer a wide range of programs in health and wellness, business, human services, university transfer, food sciences, trades and technology, native arts and culture, and in academics for career and education.

As a member of the Faculty Association, our instructors have access to a number of benefits that include generous vacation days (42 vacation days/year plus other paid time off), participation in the College pension plan, and access to a strong professional development fund that allows employees to grow and develop professionally by taking college or university courses, or attending conferences or workshops.

HOW TO APPLY
Portage College is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society.

If you have the right qualifications, experience and motivation to do extraordinary things at Portage College, we would love to hear from you. Email your cover letter and resume to careers@portagecollege.ca. If you have any questions, call us at 780-623-5747.
Please note we do not accept third-party resume and cover letter submissions.

The College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.