Careers

With more than 18,000 faculty and staff, UBC is one of British Columbia’s largest workforces. We are also one of the most progressive, consistently recognized as one of BC’s best employers.

Faculty and Staff

We value our faculty and staff members and are always looking for talented people to join our thriving team. Excellent benefits, diverse career opportunities, and a true community spirit are just some of the reasons you should consider joining our team of talented, dynamic faculty and staff.

CURRENT POSTINGS

The School of Social Work at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, invites applications for the following positions:

 

1) Full-time Lecturer (3 Year Term) with an expected start date of July 1, 2026, or a mutually agreed time.

The School of Social Work is a clinically focused, graduate program thus we seek applicants with a strong record of clinical social work practice in addition to university teaching experience (preferably at the graduate level). The successful applicant must hold a Master’s of Social Work degree and be eligible for registration with the BC College of Social Workers upon hire.

Follow the link to apply.

 

2) Full-time Assistant Professor (tenure-track) on going position, with an expected start date of July 1, 2026, or a mutually agreed time.

We are seeking a social work scholar who will contribute to the School’s Indigenous scholarship through research, teaching, and service (including engagement with Syilx Okanagan nation members, urban Indigenous and Métis agencies and community leaders).

The successful candidate will have a strong track record of:
a) respectful collaboration with, or connections to, local and regional Indigenous communities, organizations and/or institutions;
b) an established program of research with a clear focus on issues impacting or practice with First Nations, Innuit and Métis children, adults and families and
c) a relevant PhD and either an undergraduate or graduate degree in Social Work (an MSW is preferred).

Follow the link to apply

staff & faculty career opportunities (hr MAIN PAGE)

Term Faculty Appointments

We hire faculty into term appointments for a specified period of time for courses taught in the School of Social Work. Sessional Lecturers teach and/or perform related duties, for a period of less than 12 months. Lecturers teach and perform related duties which may also include faculty administrative responsibilities. They are hired for a period of one, two or three years.

Students

Individual faculty may offer Research Assistant positions. These are employment opportunities for qualified students offered by faculty members with research grants and contracts.