Position Summary
:This course will offer a broad sampling of research methods (both qualitative and quantitative) and an introduction to concepts of data analysis. The aim is that students acquire knowledge and skills for conducting social work research and evaluating professional practices as well as in becoming critical consumers of research. The course also explores how decolonizing, anti-oppression and social justice perspectives can operate in current research approaches to strengthen the research enterprise.
An important component of this course is the critical examination of the ethical aspects and issues of the research process. An applied research project offers students the opportunity to integrate the course content with their practicum.
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:
Qualifications - Other
Salary: 10,212.40 (subject to 25.2)
Final date to receive applications: July 8, 2026
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Applications may be addressed to:
Dr. Timothy Leduc, Chair, Part-time Appointment Committee
c/o
Faculty of Social Work
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