Position Summary
SW 419 – Social Work in Rural, Remote and Northern Communities Rural social problems and issues will be explored within legal, political and economic contexts in which these problems occur. Theories and concepts useful for rural and northern social work practice will be the major focus of this class.
The semester class period is from September 1, 2026 to December 22, 2026
Sessional Lecturers that are teaching remote delivery classes are expected to teach 13 synchronous classes throughout the semester.
The scheduled day and time for the course will be determined in consultation with the hired Sessional Instructor and Associate Dean.Expectations for Sessional Lecturers include, but aren’t limited to, the following:
- Preparing the course outline, designing relevant assignments, evaluating and grading student work, and submitting student grades by the required deadline.
- Teaching course content that follows the course description, established learning objectives, and university academic guidelines.
- Delivering 13 lectures throughout the semester.
- Encouraging and maintaining a safe and collaborative classroom environment.
- Providing regular support to students on course work during office hours, and as required by students.
- Consulting with the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) on academic or student- related matters as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
All faculty members of the Faculty of Social Work are expected to support our mission: “The Faculty of Social Work contributes to critical social work through innovative teaching, research, policy development, and community engagement, thereby preparing students to work towards an equitable, diverse, and inclusive society in Saskatchewan and beyond.”
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Position Requirements The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
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Master of Social Work (MSW) · Demonstrated related experience appropriate to the course content description as listed above;· Superior communications skills (both written and verbal);· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;· Recent teaching experience in a post-secondary environment is considered an asset.