The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) invites applications for a tenure-track position in the School of Social Work (Terrace Campus) at the rank of Assistant Professor, with a proposed starting date of January 1, 2024. As an institution committed to the fostering of an inclusive and transformative learning environment, UNBC values high quality and growth in both teaching and scholarship

Social Work education at UNBC includes a BSW and MSW degrees (MSWF [Foundation], MSWA [Advanced], and Indigenous Child and Youth Mental Health [ICYMH] Graduate Certificate) all of which emphasize social justice as well as Indigenous and anti-oppressive approaches to working with communities, families, and individuals. Incorporating critical social thinking, the program emphasizes social work in northern and remote communities, social work practice with Indigenous peoples, women in human services, and community practice and research through courses that recognize the integration of practice, policy, and research. All programs are fully accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education.
 

UNBC provides broad support for faculty to develop their research and teaching capabilities, a strong mandate for growth, a modern and comprehensive campus, and a distinctive quality of life across northern British Columbia.
 

UNBC welcomes a broad range of research foci, but the unique setting and cultures of its region would be of particular benefit to faculty interested in studying social work in rural, Indigenous, and/or northern contexts.
 

The successful candidates will be based at the Quesnel or Terrace regional campuses and are expected to have strong practice experience and be able to teach in a range of subject areas as well as provide evidence of a record of teaching and research excellence. Experience with rural, remote, and northern social work practice along with familiarity in the areas of groups/communities, communications, healthbased practice, and field education is preferred. The School of Social Work is strongly committed to building a diverse team and we encourage Indigenous candidates and candidates from other equityseeking groups to apply.
 

Qualifications and Experience:

• A PhD degree in Social Work or a related discipline (with at least one graduate degree in socialwork).
• At least 2 years of professional practice in social work or human services fields.
• A successful track record of teaching at the post-secondary level.
• Demonstrated excellence in research, including:
  • Evidence of high-quality independent research output leading to peer assessedpublications and ideally the securing of external research funding.
  • Exposure through invited lectures, conference symposia, work with Indigenouscommunities or other engagements as appropriate for their discipline and career stage.
  • Evidence of research leadership potential would be beneficial.

Skills and Attributes:

• A detail-oriented, analytical thinker with a strong sense of social justice and empathy.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to understand and anticipate the needs of differentaudiences.
• Exceptional community-based research skills, with the ability to communicate the value andimportance of their scholarship in compelling ways.
• The ability to face challenges and to exercise integrity, flexibility, wisdom and good judgment inmeeting them.
• The ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a unionized environment; building trustingrelationships with students, peers, leadership, and local community partners.