THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION & HEALTH INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR PART-TIME TEACHING CONTRACTS
School: School of Social Work
Course Title: Strategies for Social Change
Course Code: SWRK 4727 EL-01 # Paid credits: 3
Course Description Explores strategies for social change, including issues related to the social, political and
economic context of social change work, approaches to social justice, international development and the
impact of globalization. Specific attention is given to strategies that build skills in community development and
organization.
Method of delivery: Lecture
Start Date: End of Contract:
September 1, 2026 December 31, 2026
(plus time for potential appeals)
Classroom: SE-310 Class Times: Tues 7:00-9:50pm Time flexible (Y/N): N
# of Classes: 13 Projected Enrolment: 40
Examination Period: December 2026
Note:
Degree Required: Master’s in Social Work
Remuneration: Total rate of pay inclusive of all benefits and vacation pay specified in the Collective Agreement
In accordance with Article 4.15.14, applicants shall send a letter of application, a current CV, and any relevant supporting
documentation to:
Director: Tanya Shute
School: School of Social Work
Address: Laurentian University, 935 Ramsey Lake Road ONTARIO, P3E 2C6
Emails: [email protected]
Closing Date: Until the position is filled
Please note that all appointments are made by the Dean on behalf of the Vice-President, Academic and are subject to final
budgetary approval. The University reserves the right to cancel the course if there is insufficient enrolment. Other positions
may become available. Applicants should contact the Department Chair directly for more information.
Laurentian University is an inclusive and welcoming community and encourages applications from members of equity-seeking
communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual
orientations and gender identities/expressions.
Laurentian University faculty members are part of LUFA (the Laurentian University Faculty Association). The Collective
Agreement can be found at www.lufappul.ca.
Methods of course delivery:
On campus, in-person
ONLINE (via LU ONLINE)
Synchronous REMOTE and scheduled
Synchronous HYBRID and scheduled
TERM Start/End dates TERM Start/End dates
F 1 September – 31 December SF 1 May - 2nd Saturday of 2nd week of June
FW 1 September – 30 April SS Mon, 3rd wk June - 2nd last Sat July (last Sat for ONLINE courses)
W 1 January – 30 April SP 1 May – 2nd last Sat July (last Sat for ONLINE courses)
SU 2nd last Mon July to 31 August
