Assistant Professor -
Social Work - Faculty of Health
We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
The University of Victoria School of Social Work, within the Faculty of Health, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to commence July 1, 2027, or as negotiated.
Salary Range
The candidate's qualifications, experience and overall market demand will determine a candidate’s final salary offer. The salary for this position includes a competitive salary range of $116,000 - $141,000 UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves and pension plan.
The School of Social Work offers an undergraduate (BSW) program and graduate programs (MSWF
(Foundation), MSWA (Advanced), and MSWI (Indigenous), all of which emphasize social justice, Indigenous and anti-oppressive approaches to working with communities, families, and individuals. All our programs are fully accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education.
The School, including students, staff, sessional instructors and faculty members, is committed to decolonizing, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive work in our leadership and pedagogies, in our research and education. Our goals are to establish learning opportunities in a supportive on-campus and online environment that promote equity, respect, responsibility, curiosity, collaboration, risk-taking and creativity. As a School, we apply a decolonial equity framework that includes an intersectional lens in all that we do academically and administratively.
UVIC is home to the Centre for Indigenous Research and Community-Led Engagement (CIRCLE) and the Indigenous Mentorship Network of the Pacific Northwest (IMN-PN). UVIC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek faculty members who work respectfully across differences and who can navigate multiple levels of power.
In accordance with the University’s Equity Plan and pursuant to section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, the selection will be limited to members of the following designated group: Indigenous Peoples. Our search committee will review the pool of applications from those who self-identify as Indigenous. Candidates from this group must self-identify in their cover letter to be considered for this position.
The Office of the Vice-President Indigenous (OVPI) has introduced the Indigenous Citizenship Declaration (ICD) Policy (GV0810) to affirm declarations of Indigenous citizenship, membership and belonging where these claims result in material advantages, such as employment in an Indigenous-specific position. Shortlisted candidates for Faculty and Librarian positions designated for Indigenous Peoples through Preferential and Limited Hiring Programs (HR6110) will be required to provide a Declaration and Supporting Information in accordance with the ICD Policy.
At this stage, no further action is required of candidates. Only shortlisted applicants being considered for campus visits will be contacted with further instructions to create a NetlinkID and
provide a declaration through the ICD Application Portal (ICDPortal.uvic.ca). Those shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements established by the ICD Policy will proceed through the hiring process.
All applicants are strongly encouraged to review the ICD Policy and gather the appropriate supporting information in preparation for short-listing and to prevent delays in hiring.
If you have questions about the ICD Policy prior to receiving those next steps, or if you anticipate requiring an Extended Review, please reach out to our ICD Team at vpiicd@uvic.ca. For more information about the ICD initiative, please visit the Indigenous Citizenship Declaration website (uvic.ca/ovpi/icd) and please feel free to reach out to vpiicd@uvic.ca if you have specific questions or concerns.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. If you are neither a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, please indicate if you are authorized to work in Canada or willingness to apply for authorization, if offered a position contingent upon eligibility and approval from Canadian government authorities.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the graduate and undergraduate programs (both online and on-campus delivery modalities), supervise graduate students, conduct research and participate in the administrative structure of the school. We seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to decolonization in their teaching, research and community activism. Areas
of research and teaching that are of particular interest to the School include, but are not limited to, the following: transnationalism; critical disability studies; poverty; queer theory; environmental justice; Mad studies; health and racial equity; and Indigenous pedagogy. Applicants are asked to clearly indicate their area of scholarship and its contribution to social work education.
The School welcomes applications from qualified candidates who:
hold a PhD or are ABD (All But Dissertation) with at least one Social Work degree;
have 5 or more years of social work practice experience post BSW or MSW degree; or have 3 years of social work practice post BSW or MSW degree with relevant lived experience;
demonstrate knowledge and experience of decolonial equity and intersectionality in practice, pedagogy and epistemology;
have experience and knowledge of teaching undergraduate and/or graduate programs;
bring an emerging program of research and scholarship commensurate with the Assistant Professor level;
can articulate how their pedagogical approach supports the School’s vision and mission;
have experience with face-to-face and online/distance education
are committed to work collaboratively and transparently within the School to meet overall School objectives.
To apply, submit electronic copies of the following:
a current curriculum vitae;
a covering letter that addresses the full scope of the job requirements, along with: a statement on teaching philosophy and teaching interests with specific reference to how your practice experience informs your pedagogy; and how you have implemented social justice in your practice;
2-3 samples of teaching materials you have produced, e.g. podcasts, handouts, 1-2 course syllabi you have designed;
evaluations of teaching from the latest courses taught;
appropriate evidence of research (2-5 research publications and/or work in progress)
Short-listed applicants will be invited to submit three references in support of this application.
Send all materials as email attachments to swdirect@uvic.ca, using the subject line:
SOCW-Assistant Professor-2026 Application – Limited Hire
Please note that reference and background checks, including credential and degree verification, may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.
Application Deadline
This posting will remain open until (enter date once approved for posting). The review of applications will begin soon afterwards.
Additional information
ABOUT THE INSTITUTION:
The University of Victoria acknowledges the role that educational institutions, including post-secondary institutions, have played in the perpetuation of colonial systems, both historically and in contemporary times. The University is committed to decolonizing the campus community, both inside and outside the classroom. https://www.uvic.ca/assets2012/docs/indigenousplan.pdf In addition, the University of Victoria is consistently ranked in the top tier of Canada’s research-intensive universities. The University’s longstanding commitment and work in research, campus operations and partnerships to protect the environment and improve conditions for the planet and people are recognized by a global assessment of universities. UVic was ranked second in the world among 1,400 universities for climate action, one of 17 areas identified by the United Nations as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that require urgent action. UVic is 12th overall in the world for its impact across all 17 SDGs.
FACULTY AT UVIC:
Faculty and Librarians at the University of Victoria are governed by the provisions of the Collective Agreement. Members are represented by the University of Victoria Faculty Association.
Equity statement
UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups, and in particular we are seeking for this Limited Hire search candidates who are Indigenous.
Read our full equity statement.
The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.
Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact Faculty Relations and Academic Administration in the Office of the VP Academic and Provost at FRrecruit@uvic.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.