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The School of Social Work of the Faculty of Arts, McGill University, is seeking applications for a part-time (24 hours weekly) Academic Associate position.  This is a 2-year definite term appointment.

The Academic Associate will work as the Field Coordinator for the School’s Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program to support the School’s Field Education team. The McGill School of Social Work offers the only professional social work program in Quebec for English‐speaking people. The field education is the signature pedagogy of the Social Work profession. Every BSW and MSW (Masters of Social Work) student completes a significant number of hours in field settings within the health and social service community.  A BSW student completes 700 hours of field placement hours over two years of academic trajectory (U2 and U3). This position will also encompass a new responsibility to manage the incoming MSW Qualifying Year student cohort (new for 2025) field placements, an additional 25 students to be “matched” in their field placement, with concentration on a block field placement in the CIUSSS system as a designated pathway.

Thus, the Academic Associate position working as the BSW Field Coordinator manages the field education component for over 150 students each year which comprises a detailed set of responsibilities that include meeting individually with each student, meeting with each field placement site, and reviewing each student’s cv and stated field placement interests to match the student with an appropriate field placement. 

Primary Responsibilities

Under the Direction of the Director of the Field Education Program, the successful candidate will be expected to fulfill the following duties:

Interviewing, placing and supporting students in field placements;Recruiting and evaluating new and existing field placements and supervisors in Montreal and nearby regions;Developing mechanisms for overseeing the quality and standards for new and existing field placements;Supervising a team of field liaisons, who act as support to students in their field placements;Developing and revising administrative documents pertaining to field education;Providing support and educational opportunities to field instructors;Assist in planning and implementing field instructor trainings/workshops;Participating fully in the life of the School (i.e., curriculum development, staff meetings, program committees);Developing new field settings that match the learning objectives of the School’s BSW and MSW-Qualifying Year programs;Problem solving and troubleshooting issues with students when necessary;Contribute to ongoing review and update of BSW field instruction manuals, forms, and so forth; andManage student expectations of their field placements.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Educational requirements and experience:

A Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.Knowledge of the Quebec and Canadian community and social service system; at least 5 years of professional practice with clients, groups or communities; knowledge of different levels of social work practice including work with individuals and families, small groups, community practice and policy development.Experience with international community and social service systems an asset.Experience with social work education an asset.

Skills:

Fluent oral and written English communication skills.Fluently bilingual in spoken French.Ability to understand the educational requirements and assessment of student’s field placements.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Organizational and administrative skills.Computer literacy is a must.Comfort and skills pertaining to mediation and conflict resolution.Excellent teamwork skills.Working within time sensitive conditions and ability to multi-task.Ability to work under pressure and in a timely manner.A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusiveness is expected.

Faculty/Department/Unit:
      Faculty of Arts, School of Social Work
Job Type:
       Contract Academic Staff ('Academic Contractual')
Job Status:

      Part-time (24 hours weekly)
Length of Appointment:
      2-year definite term appointment
Salary:

      Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Period:
Please submit your application within 15 days of the publication of this advertisement.

The following supporting documents are required:

A cover letter & curriculum vitaethe names and contact information of three references

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.