Faculty/Instructor Profile
The School of Health and Wellness at Red Deer Polytechnic is currently inviting applications for sessional Instructor(s) in the Social Work program.
The Social Work program at Red Deer Polytechnic is committed to anti-oppressive practice and social justice. Faculty in the program are focused on a learner-centered teaching and teamwork environment that prepares students for employment and a foundation for further post-secondary study.
The Social Work diploma program promotes ethical social work practice, social and economic justice, respect for and acceptance of diversity among peoples, and relationship building.
We are seeking a Faculty Member who has knowledge of and experience with differing world views and perspectives: those of women, LGBTQ2S members, Black individuals, people of color, Indigenous communities, newcomers to Canada, eco-social workers, and rural/remote residents.
The Faculty Member will be versed in critical social work theories and practices. With 1stand 2nd year students totaling approximately 160 each academic year, we are looking for a professional with the demonstrated ability and experience required to teach range of generalist social work courses. Faculty in Social Work teach a combination of theory and methods courses, as well as providing oversight and integration seminars to students in field placement. Working in an inter-connected, community-focused department, within the School of Health and Wellness, your skills in individual responsibility and collaborative instruction will promote student success.
The School of Health and Wellness seeks faculty members with superior preparation and ongoing engagement in their academic and professional fields, passion for teaching, and willingness to commit to making excellence in teaching their primary focus. The school builds itself around a vision of connecting innovation and tradition by fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in all activities: development and renewal of courses and programs, approaches to teaching and learning, and scholarly activity and community engagement by students and faculty.
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About Red Deer Polytechnic
Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer
Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 100 industry-relevant credit and non-credit programs to approximately 11,000 credit, non-credit and apprenticeship students. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres, RDP provides education and applied research opportunities in partnership with industry and communities.
Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another..
Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.
