Assistant Professor, Social Work in Calgary

The Faculty of Health, Community and Education (HCE) is constantly looking forward to an inspired future where our efforts contribute to healthy communities and ultimately improve the quality of life of those with whom we interact. Our unique collection of programs tailored to health, community and education professions creates a compelling collective. Our partnerships with the community and within the post-secondary sector open up new and exciting avenues that increase access and opportunity while augmenting the overall student experience.

The Faculty of Health, Community and Education is comprised of four departments: School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONM), Health and Physical Education, Child Studies and Social Work (CSSW), and Education, which offer a variety of degree, diploma, and certificate programs. The Faculty's strategic plan guides the work of each unit, the entire faculty, and our people.

The Social Work Program within the Department of Child Studies and Social Work offers a two-year Social Work Diploma and a Bachelor of Social Work with first year and post-diploma entry options. Both the Diploma and the Bachelor of Social Work combine knowledge and skills in Social Work with a strong foundation in liberal education. The degree offers the choice of a generalist or child intervention concentration. This Program prepares students for social work practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities. Employed in a diverse range of government, non-profit, and community-based agencies, Mount Royal University (MRU) Social Work Diploma and Bachelor of Social Work graduates are eligible to become registered social workers in Alberta.

The Social Work Program invites applications for a 3.5 year Limited Term position which will ideally commence January 4, 2027. This position will be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor. New faculty are hired into one of two work patterns: the teaching/scholarship/service pattern (TSS) which focuses on teaching with the requirement that the faculty member be involved in a research program as well as service to the Mount Royal community, or the teaching/service pattern (TS) which focuses on teaching and service only. The successful candidate will be hired into the teaching/service pattern (TS).

Qualifications include:

• A strong interest and the ability to teach and develop social work courses in areas related to clinical, policy, and community development practice.
• A depth of experience in generalist and/or child intervention social work practice.
• A demonstrated commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility, Decolonization and Indigenization.
• Strong clinical skills and the interest in, and ability to teach in this area would be an asset.
• A proven ability to engage in curriculum development and delivery.
• A required minimum of five (5) years of direct experience as a practicing Social Worker Post-MSW.

The successful candidate should have relevant undergraduate teaching and professional experience. Applicants must either be currently registered as a Social Worker with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) or be eligible for registration. We respect the Social Work Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, which are embedded in our teaching practices as a key component of student learning.

Closing Date: The Committee will begin reviewing applications on October 30, 2026, and the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.