Date Posted: Friday May 22, 2026
Closing Date: Friday June 12, 2026 until 4:000pm (open until filled)
Position: Course Instructor
Location: North Bay
Financial Compensation: Please review the compensation table in the collective agreement: CASBU 2022-2025.
Faculty: Faculty of Education & Professional Studies
School: School of Social Work
Nipissing University invites applications for existing part-time course vacancies in the Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 courses in the School of Social work. All course descriptions can be found here: Course Descriptions - Social Work (SWRK).
Qualifications:
- A PhD in Social Work or a Masters’s degree in Social Work (MSW) is required.
- Relevant teaching experience at the post-secondary undergraduate level.
- Registered (or eligible to register) with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
- A minimum of 2 years practice experience in the field of Social Work or related field.
Duties:
- Responsible for all instruction and evaluation for the portion of the course to which they are assigned
- Will be available to meet with students outside of the official classroom time
- Complete mandatory training requirements, review and follow Nipissing University's policies and procedures
Courses Available:
Fall Term: September 8, 2026, to December 9. 2026
Hours: Total of 36 instructional hours over a 12-week term
SWRK-3216-Social Work Professional Skills Development
Preferred schedule: Mondays 9:00AM to 11:50AM and 1:00pm to 3:00pm
SWRK-4716-Social Work Leadership
Preferred schedule: Thursdays 9:00AM to 11:50AM
SWRK-4746-Social Work, Health & Well-Being
Preferred schedule: Fridays 12:00PM to 2:50PM
Fall/Winter Term: September 8, 2026, to April 13, 2027
Hours: Total of 10 hours of seminar instruction and supervision of students
SWRK-4605 Field Practicum II
Winter Term: January 11, 2027, to April 13, 2027
Hours: Total of 36 instructional hours over a 12-week term
SWRK-3506-Anti-Oppression Theorizing,
Preferred schedule: Mondays 1:00PM to 3:50PM
SWRK-4106-Social Work Practice W/Groups,
Preferred schedule: Thursdays 1:00PM to 3:50PM
SWRK-4806-Community Practice in Northern,
Preferred schedule: Thursdays 9:00AM to 11:50AM
SWRK-3357-Practice Across Life Span II
Preferred schedule: Tuesdays 9:00AM to 11:50AM
Winter/SpringTerm: January 11, 2027, to June 11, 2027
Hours: Total of 8 hours of seminar instruction and supervision of students
SWRK-3505-Field Practicum I
How to Apply:
To be considered for a part-time course instructor position, please complete the application form and submit the following document by email as a single PDF to EPSFacPos@nipissingu.ca.
📌 Cover letter
📌 Curriculum vitae or resume
📌 Proof of highest level of education
📌 Proof of other qualifications (if applicable)
📌 Professional letter of reference
📌 Work permit (if applicable)
Upon application closing date, all submitted applications will be reviewed. Applications submitted after the closing date will be reviewed as received and until all positions are filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Link to Application Form:
School of Social Work - 2026/27 – Fill out form
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a covering letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
