Affiliated and Federated Institutions of Waterloo (AFIW)

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About the Affiliated and Federated Institutions:

 

The Affiliated and Federated Institutions of Waterloo (AFIW) consist of Conrad Grebel University College, Renison University College, St. Jerome's University, and United College. Located to the west of the main Waterloo campus, these colleges provide a close-knit environment with access to the extensive resources of a major research university. Each of the AFIW institutions offers a distinctive educational experience while being part of the larger University of Waterloo community.

Cross-Institutional Collaboration

These institutions are academically integrated with the University of Waterloo, allowing students to take Waterloo courses and programs while enjoying the unique community atmosphere of each affiliated institutions.  The AFIW institutions have cross-institutional faculty appointments and employees, fostering a collaborative academic environment. This integration allows for a rich exchange of ideas and resources, enhancing the educational experience for both students and faculty.

Join Us

If you are interested in joining one of the AFIW institutions, we encourage you to explore the available positions listed on this page.

Positions:

Food Services Coordinator

Applications Due: April 22, 2025 – 5pm

Limited term Contract: 23 June 2025 to 31 December 2026

Hiring Salary Range: $46,000 - $58,000/year

Grebel is looking for an individual to join our kitchen team as our Food Services Coordinator to cover an ongoing staff’s leave. This role oversees the day-to-day office operations for the food services department including event coordination, staff scheduling, office management as well as regular ongoing duties in the kitchen including supporting the kitchen staff in their various roles and jumping in where required. The position hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 at 35 hours per week. Some evening and weekend work will be required.

Application Process:

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to grebelhiring@uwaterloo.ca by 5pm on April 22, 2025

Read the full Job Description online


Positions:

Sessional Lecturer, Social Work with Individuals - Theory and Practice

Renison University College, affiliated with the University of Waterloo, acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Hodinohsyó:ni, and Attawandaran (Neutral) Peoples. Renison is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes ten kilometres on either side of the Grand River from mouth to source.

Respected as an inclusive community that values the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students, Renison is committed to engaged education for the well-being of the world, offering degree programs reflecting social engagement through the School of Social Work, and the Social Development Studies Department; global engagement through our Culture and Language Studies Department and community engagement in our non-degree programs, including the English Language Institute, through the Centre for Continuing and Professional Education. More information about the College is available on the Renison website.

The Department of Social Development Studies at Renison University College (affiliated with the University of Waterloo) invites applicants for a part-time/sessional teaching opportunity in the Fall 2025 term (September start date).

Job opportunity:

  • SOCWK 220R Social Worth with Individuals – Theory and Practice

Students will be introduced to several theoretical approaches and interventions in the field of social work and begin to develop interview and assessment skills. Students will consider how experiences of oppression and social identities provide the necessary context for understanding the individual in the therapeutic social work relationship.

Course schedule: Fall term September 2025 – December 2025, in person

Qualifications:

Applicants should have a Master of Social Work degree

Requirements:

  • Prepare and adhere to the academic course syllabus
  • Meet course learning objectives
  • Grade student assignments
  • Be available to meet with students outside of class hours; and,
  • Submit final grades.

Renison University College respects, appreciates, and actively encourages diversity. As part of Renison’s commitment to equity within the College, we welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals with diverse experiences based on race, ethnic origin, religion, age, colour, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability or disability, including women, 2SLGBTQ+, Indigenous Peoples, and other visible minorities. Renison is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all parts of the hiring process. Please contact a member of Renison’s Human Resources department with accommodation requests. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applications will be treated confidentially. Application materials should be addressed to Dr. Denise Marigold and submitted online as PDF files through Interfolio

Please include a cover letter and a complete curriculum vitae. Please provide the names of three potential referees, who will be contacted if your application moves forward; referees will not be contacted without your permission. The successful candidate will also be asked for consent to have an educational and a criminal records verification completed.  The criminal records verification provides an indication of the existence of adult criminal convictions, for which a record suspension has not been granted, within the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records.

Review of applications will begin on June 2, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Further enquiries can be directed to Dr. Denise Marigold dcmarigold@uwaterloo.ca.  


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