Instructor, Social Work

The Opportunity

Keyano College’s School of Health & Human Services is currently seeking a full-time permanent Social Work Instructor to join our team. The Social Work Diploma program is designed to prepare graduates to practice with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations in rural and urban settings. The successful candidate will teach primarily in the Social Work Diploma program but may also teach across the school of Health and Human Services.

Note: this is not a remote or hybrid work opportunity, you will be required to work on campus and relocate to Fort McMurray, AB.

About Us

Keyano College is a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. We are a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes our employee community stronger.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Curriculum development, preparation and instruction in the classroom (this could be virtually and/or in-person).
• Performing field supervision and practicum support.
• Facilitation and review of clinical and work experience settings (where applicable).
• Continuous professional development to maintain currency in one’s discipline.
• Incorporate teaching and learning strategies that support student academic success.
• Maintain office hours and student mentorship/engagement.
• Supervision and evaluation of students.
• Must comply with Human Rights Legislation as well as college policies and procedures and collective agreement obligations regarding equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum Master in Social Work (MSW) is required.
• Must be registered (or be eligible for registration), and a member in good standing, with the ACSW (Alberta College of Social Workers) and hold an active RSW in Alberta.
• Two or more years of post MSW experience in the Social Work field.
• Minimum of five years of experience working as a registered social worker.

Other Qualifications:

• Demonstrated teaching excellence and a passion for student success.
• Ability to teach at minimum diploma level courses.
• Demonstrated excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Willingness to engage in research and support students with work integrated learning.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with community partners and supporting college-wide initiatives.
• Strong communication, presentation, and classroom management skills.
• Commitment to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in the learning environment.
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development.
• Preference will be given to candidates possessing teaching experience at a post-secondary level, though we encourage candidates with related professional and or educational requirements to apply.

Please note that if your education was received internationally, upon hire we will require you to provide an international education assessment completed through WES, IQAS or one of the other IRCC approved designated organization.

Compensation and Benefits

What we offer

• We offer an attractive competitive compensation based on your experience.
• Employer paid comprehensive health and dental benefits, including a health spending account.
• Defined Benefit pension plan (LAPP) - one of the best in Canada.
• This position qualifies for additional payment of the Northern Living Allowance of $1,040.00 per month (This allowance is reviewed annually and is subject to budget approval).
• Professional training and development funding is provided annually.
• Generous vacation entitlement and the bonus of paid holidays between Christmas and New Years.
• Paid sick days.

We offer various perks and discounts to our employees:

• Employee Service and Academic Achievement recognition awards annually.
• Greatly discounted employee membership to the Syncrude Sports and Wellness Centre (our gym and recreational facility).
• Tuition waiver for all employees and dependents to take courses at Keyano College to support your thirst for learning.
• Employee Discounts for the Keyano Theatre and the Keynotes Bookstore.
• Various other perks and discounts for cell phone plans, insurance, hotels, car rentals, stores etc.

Additional Information

At Keyano College, we are committed to fostering an equitable, caring and resilient environment where everyone feels valued and connected to the common goal and the college community. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage candidates who will contribute to the diversity of the College to apply.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted.

Company

Keyano College

Location

Fort McMurray, Alberta

Starting Date

26-08-2026