"Permanence-Track Learning Specialist, Ancillary Academic Staff II or III (LS-AAS)"

Position # 002659AAS-2026-SWK

The University of Windsor’s School of Social Work invites applications for a Permanence-Track Learning Specialist, Ancillary Academic Staff II or III (LS-AAS). The appointment level for this position will be commensurate with achievements and experience in relation to essential criteria for the position. The position will commence as early as April 2026.

Position details
The School of Social Work is a dynamic and progressive leader in social work education. It offers a BSW program with two innovative combined degree options: Social Work and Disability Studies and Social Work and Women’s Studies; an MSW on-campus and our dynamic online MSW; a highly sought after MSW/JD; and doctoral program. Committed to social justice, the school’s widely published faculty engage in original, cutting-edge research aimed at advancing the scholarly knowledge in health, child welfare, gerontology, mental health, poverty and inequality, and community capacity building. For further information on the School of Social Work and the University of Windsor, please visit our website at http://www.uwindsor.ca/socialwork.

This position is responsible for the coordination of the On-Campus Field Education Programs. The Coordinator contributes to the effectiveness of the School of Social Work through on-going responsibility for the overall planning, development, coordination, administration, and management of the undergraduate and graduate field education programs. The field education program is administered through the office of the Coordinator of On-Campus Field Education Programs. The Coordinator is responsible to the Director of the School of Social Work for the overall organization and policies of field education, both educationally and administratively. This position may involve teaching.

The successful candidate will have: An MSW in Social Work and a minimum of five years post MSW experience; sustained experience in senior leadership positions in recognized social service agencies; demonstrated record of program administration; evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to excellence in graduate, interdisciplinary teaching that contributes to social work practice, policy, and research; demonstrated record of program development, innovation and evaluation; demonstrated record of successful community engagement; experience with accreditation processes; experience in academic and course development; knowledge of emerging and diverse practices in field education; experience with quality assurance processes; employment experience in an academic setting; experience as a Field Instructor; experience with Brightspace or other learning management systems; a thorough understanding of organizational dynamics; direct and/or indirect clinical experience; history of working in a team- oriented/collaborative instructional environment; demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and excellence in field education that contributes to social work field education and practice; and a willingness to travel as needed to field education sites both locally and provincially. Registration with the Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) is an asset.

Compensation:
LS-AAS II $77,218-121,000; LS-AAS III $105,918-155,918

This is within the 2026-2027 salary range for the rank as outlined in Article A Table A.1 of the current Collective Agreement with the Windsor University Faculty Association. The compensation offered to the successful candidate will take into consideration their experience and existing salary structure. A full range of benefits including a pension plan and medical benefits are available to the successful candidate.

Application Requirements

• a letter of application, including a statement confirming eligibility to work in Canada;
• a curriculum vitae;
• a one-page statement of commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Decolonization and Indigenization;
• a teaching dossier or portfolio demonstrating potential for or evidence of teaching effectiveness and excellence that will include sample course syllabi/outlines, teaching evaluations, and a statement of teaching philosophy and interests (resources and templates for completing a teaching dossier can be found at https://www.uwindsor.ca/ctl/502/teaching-dossiers);
• graduate transcripts; and
• three (3) contacts for references. These referees will be contacted only for shortlisted candidates.

The short-listed candidates may be invited to provide further information in support of their applications. To ensure full consideration, complete an online application (http://www.uwindsor.ca/facultypositions) found on the job advertisement by February 16, 2026. Applications may be considered after the deadline date; however, acceptance of late submissions is at the discretion of the appointments committee.

Any questions may be sent to:

Dr. Wayne Ambrose-Miller, Ph.D., RSW
Director, School of Social Work
Phone: 519-253-3000 Ext. 3067
Email: nstonge@uwindsor.ca