Social Work - Assistant Professor, 1-year term

Trent University invites applications for a one-year limited term faculty appointment in the Department of Social Work at Trent University at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 15, 2025. This position is located at Trent’s Peterborough Campus and is subject to budgetary approval.

Trent University is the top-ranked primarily undergraduate university in Ontario, Canada with a reputation for excellence in teaching and research. The Department of Social Work offers a research informed, pedagogically innovative and community engaged undergraduate BSW program. Information about Trent and the Bachelor of Social Work Program can be found on our website at: http://www.trentu.ca/socialwork.

Candidates must have an MSW and PhD (or be close to completion by the date of appointment) in Social Work or a closely related discipline, with expertise in the areas of social work practice experience and engagement with research and theory from Indigenous or critical perspectives. This is a teaching intensive position and responsibilities will include contributing to course delivery and curriculum development in the Department of Social Work, as well as developing a high-quality research program and providing service to the Department. The successful candidate’s teaching responsibilities are based on teaching seven one-semester courses at the undergraduate level. Most teaching will take place in the Fall and Winter semesters; however, Summer semester teaching may be required. The successful candidate will be expected to teach theory and practice courses in Social Work from I/indigenous/decolonized/anti-racist perspective.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit applications in PDF format by email to Dr. Marina Morgenshtern, Director, Department of Social Work at [email protected]. Applications should include a cover letter and a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of excellence in teaching, and contact information for three referees who may be contacted to provide references, and any other supporting materials. Applicants may also submit a self-identification form as part of their application package.

The review of application will begin on May 31, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Trent University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Preference will be given to candidates from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous People (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities members of visible minorities or racialized groups and LGBTQ2+ people.

Trent University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of a document/publication, please contact [email protected].

For further information about this position, please email Dr. Marina Morgenshtern, Director of the Department of Social Work at [email protected].