Course Lecturer: SWRK 220 – History & Philosophy of Social Work, Sec 002, CRN 8525
About the role
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Name of Hiring Unit: Indigenous Access McGill (IAM), School of Social Work
Course/Term: SWRK 220 – History & Philosophy of Social Work, Sec 002, CRN 8525
Schedule (Online):
October 6-10: MF 9-10, TWR 9-12 & 13-16h
October 20-24: MF 9-10, TWR 9-10, TWR 13-16h
TQRs:
- MSW degree or equivalent
- Expert knowledge of the development of social welfare and the evolution of the social work profession in Canada.
Demonstrated practical application of, and/or teaching/research experience in, the following areas:
- Concepts and issues of social work practice in Canada, the concepts and issues of social welfare, social policy, and social work and their relationships to one another.
- Analyze the values and assumptions that form the foundation of existing welfare programs and institutions and explore the social, economic, political and cultural contexts in which they have developed.
- Trace the development of the Canadian welfare state by examining the unique aspects of Canadian social welfare development as well as those shared with other industrialized countries.
- Examine the evolution of the welfare state in light of economic and social inequality, racism, and gender discrimination.
- Analyze the historical contributions of Indigenous, French, and English populations to social work philosophy and practice.
- Critically assess the relationship between social policies and the values/assumptions underlying several major ideological approaches to social welfare.
- The professional values of social work including the responsibility to promote and support institutional and social change, and their relationship to broader social beliefs.
- Evaluate social work’s role in developing social policies and programs.
Hiring Unit:
Course Title:
Subject Code:
Location:
Schedule:
Deadline to Apply:
2025-09-18
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca
.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.
Course Lecturer: SWRK 220 – History & Philosophy of Social Work, Sec 002, CRN 8525
About the role
Please refer to the
How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)
job aid for instructions on how to apply.
If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).
Name of Hiring Unit: Indigenous Access McGill (IAM), School of Social Work
Course/Term: SWRK 220 – History & Philosophy of Social Work, Sec 002, CRN 8525
Schedule (Online):
October 6-10: MF 9-10, TWR 9-12 & 13-16h
October 20-24: MF 9-10, TWR 9-10, TWR 13-16h
TQRs:
- MSW degree or equivalent
- Expert knowledge of the development of social welfare and the evolution of the social work profession in Canada.
Demonstrated practical application of, and/or teaching/research experience in, the following areas:
- Concepts and issues of social work practice in Canada, the concepts and issues of social welfare, social policy, and social work and their relationships to one another.
- Analyze the values and assumptions that form the foundation of existing welfare programs and institutions and explore the social, economic, political and cultural contexts in which they have developed.
- Trace the development of the Canadian welfare state by examining the unique aspects of Canadian social welfare development as well as those shared with other industrialized countries.
- Examine the evolution of the welfare state in light of economic and social inequality, racism, and gender discrimination.
- Analyze the historical contributions of Indigenous, French, and English populations to social work philosophy and practice.
- Critically assess the relationship between social policies and the values/assumptions underlying several major ideological approaches to social welfare.
- The professional values of social work including the responsibility to promote and support institutional and social change, and their relationship to broader social beliefs.
- Evaluate social work’s role in developing social policies and programs.
Hiring Unit:
Course Title:
Subject Code:
Location:
Schedule:
Deadline to Apply:
2025-09-18
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca
.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.