The Social Work Department is seeking contract faculty to instruct and supervise practicum courses commencing September 5, 2023. The primary place of work will be the Coquitlam Campus and practicum sites around the Lower Mainland.

Further contracts may be awarded in the future as the need arises.

DO what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best colleges even better.

As a contract practicum instructor, you will oversee the learning of students who are practicing skills in selected sites. You will facilitate student learning as they integrate and reflect upon their educational, personal and professional experiences while on practicum and during scheduled seminars. There are three areas you will be responsible for:

1. In-person guidance and In-person practicum visits.
2. Group Seminars with your own practicum students.
3. Evaluation/Feedback component: written mid-term and final student evaluations/grades

The Department is seeking contract instructors for the following courses:
SOWK 3140 (Fall Semester) – Practicum
SOWK 3240 (Winter Semester) – Practicum

1. Masters degree in Social Work (Doctoral degree is preferred);
2. Direct social work experience engaging with children, youth, adults and/or families.
3. Experience teaching in educational or community settings an asset.
4. Interest and/or proficiency in technology using an online-based teaching & learning platform.
5. Experience with any of the following: Indigenous people; Immigrant and Refugee groups; and/or International practice.