Wilfrid Laurier University
Location
Unorganized Rainy River, Ontario
Salary
CA$10,212 - CA$10,212 / YEAR
The instructor will provide an introduction to clinical group work, covering its history, evolution, and the application of basic knowledge and skills. Responsibilities include teaching group development stages, group dynamics, and various clinical theories to a class of approximately 35 students.
A Master's degree in Social Work or a related discipline is required, with a PhD considered an asset. Candidates must be eligible for appointment to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies to teach graduate courses.
Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Social Work
Department: N/A
Campus: Other
Employee Group: WLUFA
Requisition ID: 11509
SK509 (SA1): Social Work Practice with Groups Term: Spring 2027 (May 10 to June 21) Days/Times: Online Hours per week/Hours Total: 36 Total Mode of Delivery: Virtual Asynchronous Type of Instruction: Anticipated Class Size: 35 Additional Course Requirements: None Posted on: June 10, 2026 Posting ends: June 25, 2026 AI tools will be used in the hiring process: No
This course provides an introduction to clinical group work. The history and evolution of social group work is reviewed. Emphasis is placed on the application of basic knowledge and skills to clinical group work. This includes consideration of stages of group development and other group dynamics, therapeutic factors in groups and generic group work skills. An introduction to the application of various clinical theories to group work is also provided. Qualifications – Required Academic Degree: Master’s Degree Qualifications – Required Discipline: Social Work or related Qualifications – Required Areas of Specialization: PhD Degree an asset. Eligibility for appointment to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is required to teach graduate courses. Qualifications – Required Professional Designation:
Other Salary: 10,212.40 (subject to 25.2) Application Deadline: June 25, 2026 Submit with Application: Required for All Applicants
CV (required) Candidate Application Form (CAF)
Required for External Applicants
Names and Contact Information for Referees Evidence of Good Teaching Verification of highest degree
Candidate Application form (CAF) is used to apply to an individual posting and must be submitted with each application. The completed form is to be uploaded with all other application materials by the deadline listed in the course posting. Refer to Appendix I of the Contract Teaching Faculty Collective Agreement for further guidance about completing the CAF and Appendix H for details on how this form will be scored.
For Supplementary Remuneration for large classes or multi-section courses, see Article 28.3
Pursuant to Article 13.5 of the Collective Agreement for Contract Teaching Faculty (CTF) and Part-time Librarians, all applicants shall apply electronically. Applications must be received by 23:59 local time of the date on the posting.
Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In accordance with the requirements of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the successful applicants will be required to prove they are legally able to work in Canada.
Members of the designated groups must self-identify to the appropriate Dean(s) to be considered for employment equity.
All course offerings will be contingent on adequate student registration and subject to budgetary funding.
Members of the Contract Teaching Faculty bargaining
Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit www.wlu.ca/careers for additional information and the online application system. All applications must be submitted online.
All applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the part-time hiring committee. Only those applicants recommended for a position will be contacted.
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