Professor, Social Service Worker - Part Time
Status: Part Time
Hours: Course may be scheduled to be delivered in person anytime between Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 10:00pm.
Home Campus: Fennell
Rate of Pay: Upon hire, Human Resources will conduct a rate calculation based on completed education and work experience to determine the starting step
Posting Date: December 3rd, 2025
Closing Date: December 12th, 2025 at 7:00pm EST
We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.
As part of our commitment to our Indigenous Education and Initiatives Plan, preference will be given to Indigenous Peoples or Peoples of Turtle Island, including those who identify as First Nations (status or non-status), Metis, and Inuit.
What you’ll be doing:
The duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
Teaching theory and practical application components of social service work as it relates to Decolonizing Social Service Worker Practice.
Foster sustainable practices for including Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Doing into education programming.
Creating a positive, collaborative, and engaging learning environment in the classroom that upholds the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).
Using a variety of teaching strategies most appropriate for the curriculum, delivery mode and students.
Using various techniques to evaluate student achievement of learning outcomes.
Managing the educational environment to facilitate an optimal learning experience and student success.
Evaluating, revising and developing learning resources within the program.
Enhancing educational delivery and experiences using the College’s MyCanvas learning management system and other technology to facilitate student learning.
Applying College values and philosophy in work activities and interaction with others.
Using the College’s MyCanvas learning management system to present curriculum, testing and online activities.
Other duties assigned.
What you’ll bring to the role:
A minimum of a two-year Human Services related diploma in Early Childhood Education, Recreation & Leisure, Recreation Therapy, Educational Assistant/Support, Social Service Worker, or Child & Youth/Social Worker
Experience in and knowledge of First Nations, Metis, or Inuit communities.
Experience applying Indigenous pedagogy and epistemologies, and supporting the integration of Indigenous pedagogy and practices into the curriculum.
Three to five years of effective adult or post-secondary level teaching experience.
Demonstrated learner-centred teaching approach, with the ability to develop and implement alternative and innovative delivery methods.
Strong commitment to human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility principles.
Proven ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse students, colleagues, and community partners.
To find out more about working at Mohawk College, including our Employee Value Proposition, please visit:
https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/careers-at-mohawk
We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
The College is committed to fostering inclusive ad barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.
To learn more about Mohawk College’s commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage:
https://www.strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/
