Faculty of Social Work
Assistant Professor

The University of Manitoba Faculty of Social Work invites applications for one tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2003 (a later date may be negotiated).

The Faculty of Social Work is proud of its continuing efforts to broaden accessibility to social work education that addresses poverty, family violence, racism, sexism, homophobia, ableism and ageism. The Faculty offers three degree programs. The B.S.W. provides a generalist foundation with an emphasis on feminist practice and practice in Aboriginal cultures, while offering the opportunity for focused study in a variety of practice areas. The M.S.W. includes specializations in social clinical practice and social policy, planning, and administration. The Ph.D. offers advanced study in family-focused intervention or social policy analysis and planning.

Candidates for this position should have the demonstrated ability or potential to contribute to all programs through teaching, research, and thesis / practicum supervision. Candidates must have knowledge & experience directly related to Aboriginal peoples, in addition to one or more of the following areas of social work: community practice; direct practice, addictions; gerontological social work; social policy development & analysis; and social service administration. A doctoral degree in social work or a cognate discipline (ABD will be considered) are required. If the doctorate is in a cognate discipline, a social work degree is required. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Faculty particularly encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal persons.

The Faculty of Social Work’s main site is located in Winnipeg; a culturally and economically diverse city with a population exceeding 600,000. Further information about the city is available at: http://www.city.winnipeg.mb.ca
The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The deadline for applications is February 28, 2003. Applicants are invited to submit their curriculum vitae and a letter stating teaching, research, and relevant expertise to:
Dr. Harvy Frankel
Chair, Recruitment & Hiring Committee
Faculty of Social Work
University of Manitoba
Wpg., MB. R3T 2N2

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba).

Potential applicants are invited to consult the Faculty’s homepage: Dr. Frankel can be contacted at (204) 474-8378 or by email: frankel@ms.umanitoba.ca