SK: Social Work Practice Groups

SK509 (SA1):
Social Work Practice with Groups

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Social Work

Department: N/A

Campus: Other

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition : 11509

Position Title: SK509(SA1):

Social Work Practice with Groups

Term: Spring 2027 (May 10 to June 21)

Days/Times: Online

Mode of Delivery: Virtual Asynchronous

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

Position Summary: 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:

• Names and Contact Information for Referees
• Evidence of Good Teaching
• Verification of highest degree

Optional:

• Teaching Dossier
• Sample Course Outline

Applications may be addressed to:

Dr. Timothy Leduc, Chair, Part-time Appointment Committee

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, 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.