Senior Scholar, Northern Social Work

Senior Scholar, Northern Social Work
Yukon University

Yukon University, situated in twelve communities on the traditional territories of Yukon First Nations, is guided by the spirit of the Yukon wilderness and the resilience of its Indigenous peoples. The university offers trade training, certificates, diplomas, and degrees, and actively supports Indigenous self‑governance and self‑determination.

YukonU seeks a faculty member deeply committed to teaching, research, and scholarship in Social Work and Social Work Education. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing a new made‑in‑Yukon Social Work degree, creating inclusive learning experiences, and engaging in research that partners with Indigenous peoples.

• Teach undergraduate courses and supervise students.
• Lead degree development, including program mapping, curriculum design, and ensuring relevance to Yukon First Nations needs.
• Conduct research and scholarly activities in partnership with Indigenous, northern, or rural/remote communities, and supervise faculty and student research projects.
• Cultivate an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities.

• Doctoral degree in Social Work.
• Strong scholarly and/or creative activity in Social Work, preferably with Indigenous, northern, or rural/remote communities.
• Significant experience in direct practice and/or clinical settings, preferably in Yukon or a rural/remote context.
• Previous postsecondary teaching experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to institutional service or community engagement.

• Mentoring emerging faculty.
• Developing curriculum and conducting program assessments.
• Teaching via distance‑education technologies.

Yukon University is a place of learning that is accessible and open to all. We respect all cultures and the expression of all ideas and opinions, because diversity enriches our learning environment. We honour the cultures and heritage of Yukon First Nations and value the contributions of traditional knowledge and Indigenous worldviews. YukonU encourages all qualified individuals to apply, prioritising those who self‑identify as Yukon First Nations, other First Nations, Métis, Inuit, or other Indigenous ancestry.

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