Sessional Lecturer, Community Engagement and Social Development

Description

SDS 322R Community Engagement and Social Development

This course highlights the importance of community engagement for individual, community, and societal well-being and introduces theory and methods related to social inclusion and participation in community. Through case examples and hands-on experience, this course explores approaches to research and professional practice designed to stimulate social development through community engagement.

Course schedule: January 2025 – April 2025, Tuesday/Thursday 4:00-5:20pm, in person

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a PhD completed or in progress, or a Master’s degree plus significant experience as an educator.

Requirements:

• Prepare and adhere to the academic course syllabus
• Meet course learning objectives
• Grade student assignments
• Be available to meet with students outside of class hours; and,
• Submit final grades.

Application Instructions

Renison University College respects, appreciates, and actively encourages diversity. As part of Renison’s commitment to equity within the College, we welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals with diverse experiences based on race, ethnic origin, religion, age, colour, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability or disability, including women, 2SLGBTQ , Indigenous Peoples, and other visible minorities. Renison is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all parts of the hiring process. Please contact a member of Renison’s Human Resources department with accommodation requests. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applications will be treated confidentially. Application materials should be addressed to Dr. Denise Marigold and submitted online as PDF files through Interfolio.

Please include a cover letter and a complete curriculum vitae. Please provide the names of three potential referees, who will be contacted if your application moves forward; referees will not be contacted without your permission. The successful candidate will also be asked for consent to have an educational and a criminal records verification completed.  The criminal records verification provides an indication of the existence of adult criminal convictions, for which a record suspension has not been granted, within the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records.

Review of applications will begin on November 11, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

Further enquiries can be directed to Dr. Denise Marigold dcmarigold@uwaterloo.ca.