Term Instructors – Bachelor of Social Work (Whitehorse, YT)

Employment Opportunity

Term Instructors – Bachelor of Social Work (Whitehorse, YT)

Type: Term

Opening Date For Accepting Applications: October 20, 2026

Resume Review: November 3, 2026

Position Start Date: January 2027

Salary

$7,600 per section

Contact: Human Resources

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Phone: 250-378-3308

Address: NVIT

4155 Belshaw St.

Merritt, BC, V1K 1R1

Job Summary

NVIT anticipates the need for term instructors to teach courses within the Bachelor of Social Work Program and invites applications from qualified candidates. This is in conjunction with the Council of Yukon First Nations in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. Course delivery will be in an online format.

Courses: January – July 2027

• SOCW 306 – Theory & Ideology of Social Work
• SOCW 311 – Indigenous Perspectives & Social Policy
• SOCW 301 – Intro to Social Work Research
• SOCW 340 – Social Work & Healthcare

Applicants should indicate which courses they are qualified for and interested in teaching.

Program details can be found at: https://www.nvit.ca/programs/bachelor-degrees/bachelor-of-social-work/

Qualifications

• Possess Master of Social Work Degree (MSW).
• Minimum of two years teaching experience at a college or university level.
• Experience with classroom and online teaching practices for Indigenous adult learners.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in Indigenous social work theory and practice.
• Strong team player with excellent human relation skills.
• Strong connections to Indigenous social service agencies and communities.
• Applicants must be familiar with Moodle, Teams and Outlook operating platforms.
• Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing.