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.
