SK619 (1): Power, Violence and Resilience

Power, Violence and Resilience is a part-time, in-person course taught in the Faculty of Social Work. Using a critical framework, the course examines how structures of power and systems of oppression affect individuals and communities locally and globally, with emphasis on colonization, racism, gendered and sexual violence, structural and workplace violence, and violence against women in post-conflict settings. The course highlights micro and macro social work practices, including treatment approaches, advocacy, prevention, and community-building, while honoring survivor resilience. Candidates will teach to inform students’ understanding, reactions, and interventions, and will engage with objectives related to micro/macro practice, prevention strategies, and social justice-oriented interventions. Teaching responsibilities align with the Part-time Appointment terminology under the Contract Teaching Faculty bargaining agreement and require electronic applications with supporting materials. Eligible applicants typically hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work or related discipline (PhD an asset) and will be assessed under program rubrics and collective agreement guidelines.