Part-Time Academic (SLWK 5003: Critical Clinical Practice Foundations for Social Work Intervention) - Fall 2026

Part-Time Academic (SLWK 5003

Critical Clinical Practice Foundations for Social Work Intervention) - Fall 2026

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Part-Time Academic (SLWK 5003: Critical Clinical Practice Foundations for Social Work Intervention) - Fall 2026 Posting Number PTAP3336P Department/Unit Social Work Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Job Summary & Key Responsibilities The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching: SLWK 5003, “Critical Clinical Practice Foundations for Social Work Intervention”. The course will be offered in the Fall term, from September-December 2026. Classes will be held Tuesdays from 14:35-17:25.

Note

• this course is on campus and part of the MSW program.
• Course description: This course will develop a foundation for critical clinical practice within the context of social work values, ethics, theory, and analysis. It will apply a critical clinical approach to the understanding and provision of direct social work practice intervention. Through a social justice lens a range of practices approaches and practice skills are explored. Students will learn how to apply a critical clinical social work practice framework through integrating experiential learning with critical practice theory. The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including preparing and delivering lectures, grading of assignments, and consultation with students. In addition, the part-time academic should expect to be engaged in course preparations for one-two months preceding course delivery. Qualifications/Requirements of Position A Master of Social Work degree, or higher, and previous teaching experience is preferred. As this is a practice course a knowledge base in weaving social work practice skills with theory and policy is also required. Salary Range/Pay Rate Per CUPE Collective Agreement

Additional Information

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information. If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here. Posting Detail Information Term of appointment September-December 2026 Open Date 06/08/2026 Close Date 06/18/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21110 Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Cover Letter Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV) Optional Documents