SK504 (4): Research 1

Wilfrid Laurier University • Kitchener, ON

1d • 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)
• Names and Contact Information for Referees (for external applicants)
• Evidence of Good Teaching (for external applicants)
• Verification of highest degree (for external applicants)

Nice To Haves

• PhD Degree
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Dossier
• Sample Course Outline

Responsibilities

• Conducting social work research
• Evaluating professional practices
• Becoming critical consumers of research
• Exploring decolonizing, anti-oppression and social justice perspectives in research
• Critically examining ethical aspects and issues of the research process
• Overseeing applied research projects for students

What This Job Offers

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