The School of Social Work in Dalhousie’s Faculty of Health invites applications from qualified candidates who self-identify as a (dis)Abled person for the purpose of promoting (dis)Ability scholarship, Universal Design for Learners principles and processes, and (dis)Ability curriculum. This is a full-time tenure stream position at either the Assistant or Associate Professor rank, depending on the successful candidate.
Dalhousie University is comprised of 4,000+ faculty and staff amongst its 13 faculties. Current enrollment is 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students. As part of Canada’s U15 research-intensive group, Dalhousie is an influential driver of the region’s intellectual, social, and economic development. It is the largest university in Atlantic Canada and is located on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq in the heart of Halifax (Kjipuktuk), a scenic coastal city and capitol of Nova Scotia which is home to 13 Mi’kmaq First Nations, a deeply rooted African Nova Scotia community, an increasingly diverse population which also includes a vibrant workforce of people living with (dis)Abilities.
The Faculty of Health’s faculty, staff and students are committed to improving the well-being of individuals, families, communities, and populations through diverse programming with a focus on critical clinical and social justice, collaborative research, and strong community partnerships. The Faculty of Health is one of the largest faculties at Dalhousie, comprised of eight schools, one college and one program, more than 1000 employees, over 3,000 students, and offers 45 academic programs.
The School of Social Work’s BSW and MSW programs are guided by the School’s mission to create a socially just society. We are concerned with issues of poverty, inequality, and social and political marginality, and seek to develop practitioners and scholars who are critical thinkers and are effective in advancing progressive change, whether through individual or community practice, or through policy and political engagement. The School has launched a number of innovative initiatives, including the first ever Africentric Bachelor of Social Work program in Canada, where we will be graduating 36 African Nova Scotians or students of African descent in October 2026 with the hope of beginning a second cohort in January 2027. Also expected to begin in January 2027, we will have an MSW – L’nuey program, a land-based graduate social work program for Mi’kmaq and other Indigenous social workers. And, we have the Social Work Community Clinic which has been in existence for twelve years serving marginalized members of the Halifax region, and training social work students and students in other health related professions.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the BSW and/or MSW programs, both on site, in Halifax, and online by distance delivery to students across Canada and engage in relevant research activities and community scholarship, including contributing to ‘Health Equity and Resilience’, one of three research focus areas in the Faculty of Health. The incumbent in this position must be able to teach a variety of social work courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level, including our new Disability Justice course as part of our new BSW curriculum. Please check the School’s website for more details on the programs offered by Social Work. The candidate is expected to become an active and engaged member of the School, Faculty, and University. Activities at local, national, and international levels are expected to promote continuous improvement in research, teaching and learning at Dalhousie.
Either a BSW or MSW is required, preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in social work or related field (would consider candidates close to completing their PhD by time of appointment), as well as demonstrated excellence or potential in teaching, research, and on-line delivery. Preference will be given to candidates with social work practice, research experience, and a critical clinical perspective. Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW).
Applicants must include a cover letter stating qualifications and experience; a Curriculum Vitae; a statement of teaching and research philosophies including a brief outline of current and proposed programs of research; evidence of teaching effectiveness; a sample, if available, of an online course or module developed by the applicant and examples of scholarly publications.
Please submit your complete application package to the PeopleAdmin portal: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/20983.
Please include Search number in your cover letter.
For further information regarding this position, contact:
Dr. Judy MacDonald, Director
School of Social Work
Faculty of Health
[email protected]
This position is a part of the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Bargaining Unit.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. In keeping with the principles of Dalhousie’s Employment Equity Plan, the position is designated to candidates who self-identify as persons with disabilities.
Note: To be eligible for this position, you must self-identify as a person with a disability(s). For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.
If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.
