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The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto invites applications for up to two full-time teaching stream positions in the area of Social Work, Direct Practice. The appointments will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024.

We seek candidates whose areas of pedagogy and practice are in one or more of the following : child or youth development, health / mental health, social work with families, or education for professional practice. Teaching stream faculty are expected to combine their expertise in the discipline with best practices in teaching to create rich learning environments that embrace diversity, promote equity, and integrate research in a manner that challenges students to develop the skills, knowledge, and ethics to be leading professionals and scholars. We seek candidates who possess the demonstrated intellectual curiosity and drive to pursue innovative pedagogical research and methods, and who are interested in establishing a long-term career as a teaching stream faculty member, based on excellent teaching, educational leadership or scholarship, and ongoing pedagogical / professional development.

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Social Work or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, a commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly or professional development activities. Candidates must have teaching experience in a degree granting program, including lecture preparation, instruction, and curriculum development.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry can be demonstrated through a record of teaching and mentoring accomplishments, awards and accolades, publications or presentations at conferences, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work is the first faculty of social work in Canada. We rank number one in Canada and number two in the world. Over 37 full-time faculty members generate more than four million dollars in yearly grant funding that has significant local, national and global impact. Our strong commitment to social justice, diversity and inclusion is reflected in our highly selective MSW and PhD programs. Our MSW program has an admission selectivity rate of less than 30 percent. The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work pursues excellence in the investigation and development of new knowledge that will have an impact on social work practice, social policy, social work education, and civic advancement. For more information about the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, please visit our website.

We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and enhance our existing strengths. The Faculty values innovation and collaboration and is involved in several collaborative interdisciplinary programs and joint degrees that include Addiction Studies; Aging, Palliative and Supportive Care Across the Life Course; Contemporary East and Southeast Asian Studies; Community Development; Ethnic and Pluralism Studies; Health Services and Policy Research; Public Health Policy; Sexual Diversity Studies; Women and Gender Studies; and Women’s Health.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online. Applications must include a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a complete teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample syllabi or course materials, and teaching evaluations.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee the day after an application is submitted. Applicants, however, remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated, and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQs.

Submission guidelines can be found on the University of Toronto website. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF / MS Word format. If you have questions about this position, please contact [emailprotected].

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by the closing date of January 15, 2024.

Job Title : Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream

Hiring Institution : Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto

Application Deadline : January 15, 2024

Link to Onsite Job Details : [University of Toronto Application Guidelines](http : / / uoft.me / how-to-apply)

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