Position Information

Position Title

Social Work Instructor - Sessional

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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Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities of all full-time faculty include:

• Delivering courses congruent with established course curricula and program outcomes.

• Supporting the success of students with diverse cultural and educational backgrounds and learning styles.

• Assessing student learning in ways that both facilitate learning and ensure achievement against appropriate academic standards.

• Working collegially within department, School, or Polytechnic committees and project teams.

• Contributing to course and program curriculum development and renewal.

• Engaging in scholarly activity within the domains of Ernest Boyer’s model: scholarship of discovery, application, integration, and teaching.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s in Social Work

• Registered Social Work (or eligible for registration in Alberta if from out of province).

• Five years social work practice experience.

• Experienced in anti-oppressive practice and grounded in critical social work theories

• Knowledge of Indigenous perspectives

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD

• Post-secondary teaching experience

• Experience with social work student field supervision

• Rural Social Work or Remote Social Work Practice.

• Community development/community-based practice

• Aging and Geriatric Social Work.

• Environmental Social Work.

• Clinical experience

Salary or Hourly?

Salary

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits and Compensation Information

Sessional Instructors:

• Receive paid time off between Christmas and New Year general holidays as well as 8% of their gross salary in lieu of vacation.
• Eligible for a comprehensive health and dental benefits package, including a Health Spending Account.
• Eligible for individual professional development funding, additional free professional development opportunities offered through the institution, and tuition free classes

Eligibility to access the above-mentioned benefits is dependent upon the FARDP
Collective Agreement and related RDP policies.

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**.**

Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

2026-F-026

Faculty Employment Type

Sessional

Number of Vacancies

varies

Desired Start Date

08/17/2026

Position End Date (if term-certain)

04/29/2027

FTE

1.0

Hours of Work

Open Date

05/12/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

At RDP, we are committed to a merit-based hiring process, and we believe in an inclusive workplace that is fair, equitable, supportive, welcoming and respectful. We recognize, value, and leverage differences in identifies, abilities, background, cultures, skills, experiences, and perspectives. Our practices are guided by the principles of the Alberta Human Rights Act and support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action. If you believe you have the skills and equivalent experience and potential to contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply.

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact Peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents