Instructor, Social Services Worker

Instructor, Social Service Worker

School of Health & Human Services

Full-Time and Part-Time Term (July 15, 2024, to June 30, 2025)

Competition #174 -23/24

Brandon, Manitoba

Salary: $63,431 to $97,078 annually ($33.65 to $51.50 hourly)

(Educational Supplement: Masters $1.52/hour; PhD $3.03/hour)

Classification: Instructor (FCT)

Assiniboine College has been providing exceptional learning experiences that have been transforming lives and strengthening Manitoba through applied education and research for more than 60 years.

The two-year Social Service Worker Diploma is an interdisciplinary program with an Indigenous focus that work prepares graduates for roles in community health centres, justice services, long-term care facilities, social service departments, schools, youth centres, outreach services, addiction centres and mental health services, and other practical frontline service positions in a variety of social service settings.

We are looking for qualified and passionate instructors to provide instruction in a variety of curriculum areas, including courses in social service foundations, social welfare systems, addictions, housing, community development, social policy, violence & reconciliation, project planning, and counselling.

Be Passionate and Take Initiative with these Responsibilities:

• Leading students to an understanding of their role in the social service setting, supporting them to integrate their theoretical knowledge with individual clients and community programs.
• Instruct students in a classroom, laboratory or shop situation, and provide academic assistance during consultation hours.
• Modify and/or develop course objectives, course outlines, curricula and evaluation procedures and instruments.
• Identify, prepare and organize course materials and learning resources for course delivery.
• Prepare and maintain all course-related records including evaluation, attendance records, and submit information as required.
• Maintain classroom, shop and laboratory discipline and, if necessary, recommend action to supervisor regarding student behaviour, including formal student disciplinary action.
• Counsel students with respect to academic progress and subject matters and assist them in obtaining appropriate counselling for personal concerns.
• Supervising student practicum placements.
• Facilitate and maintain a creative and positive learning environment which provides the opportunity for meaningful learning that is culturally appropriate.

Be able to deliver results by having:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Social Work preferred
• Relevant and diverse experiences in social services, and a strong foundation of related knowledge to support student success (a combination of relevant post-secondary education and experience may be considered)
• Strong understanding of Indigenous cultures or have experience working with Indigenous organizations/communities.
• Curriculum development and experience teaching in an adult setting would be an asset.

Assiniboine Community College is committed to ensuring that its policies, practices, and systems are free of barriers, emphasize the value of diversity, and promote full participation to ensure dignity, respect, and equal access for all employees. A request for an accommodation or to request this document in an alternative format, can be made at any point during the recruitment process by contacting 204.725.8729 or humanresources@assiniboine.net.

Assiniboine welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada, including Indigenous peoples, persons of all abilities, members of visible minorities, all genders and sexual orientations, and all other groups protected by the Human Rights Code.

Assiniboine’s campuses are located on the traditional territories of Treaty No. 1 and Treaty No. 2, and the shared traditional lands of Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, Dene and Anishinabek/Ojibwe peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.

If you are interested in this career opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter with reference to Competition #174-23/24 to careers@assiniboine.net.

​​​​​​​We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please contact humanresources@assiniboine.net to request this document in an alternative format if necessary.