SK504 (3): Research 1

Wilfrid Laurier University • Kitchener, ON

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This course will offer a broad sampling of research methods (both qualitative and quantitative) and an introduction to concepts of data analysis. The aim is that students acquire knowledge and skills for conducting social work research and evaluating professional practices as well as in becoming critical consumers of research. The course also explores how decolonizing, anti-oppression and social justice perspectives can operate in current research approaches to strengthen the research enterprise. An important component of this course is the critical examination of the ethical aspects and issues of the research process. An applied research project offers students the opportunity to integrate the course content with their practicum.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree
• Social Work or related discipline
• Eligibility for appointment to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
• CV
• Candidate Application Form (CAF)

Nice To Haves

• PhD Degree
• Names and Contact Information for Referees
• Evidence of Good Teaching
• Verification of highest degree
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Dossier
• Sample Course Outline

Responsibilities

• Teach research methods (qualitative and quantitative)
• Introduce concepts of data analysis
• Guide students in conducting social work research
• Facilitate evaluation of professional practices
• Develop critical consumers of research
• Explore decolonizing, anti-oppression, and social justice perspectives in research
• Critically examine ethical aspects and issues of the research process
• Oversee applied research projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level