Tim Stainton Discusses Direct Funding Home Care
Tim Stainton (Professor, UBC School of Social Work; Director, Centre for Inclusion and Citizenship) spoke to CTV News in a direct interview and part of a larger article. There he offered insights and support regarding a government-funded program to enable those who need home care to hire that help autonomously and on their own terms.
Inviting Applications for Director Position
The Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia – Vancouver invites applications for the position of Director of the School of Social Work, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2019. Please click for more details.
Applications Invited for Assistant or Associate Professor Position
The School of Social Work (UBC-Vancouver) invites applications for one full-time tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning July 1, 2019. Click to learn more.
Patsy George Awarded Honorary Degree from UBC
Patsy George is a social worker and internationally recognized advocate for human rights and social justice. On May 24, 2018, Patsy George was conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws (LL.D.).
Remembering Elaine Stolar
It is with profound sadness that the School of Social Work marks the passing of Professor Emeritus and former Director, Elaine Stolar. The BC and UBC flags at the UBC Point Grey Campus will be lowered on Friday, March 16, in remembrance of Dr. Stolar.
Seeking Qualified Social Workers for Adjunct Professor – February 2018
The School of Social Work (UBC-Vancouver) is seeking qualified social workers with MSW or PhD who are primarily engaged in social work practice as part-time Adjunct Professor for a Summer Term 2 course. Click on the link above to learn more.
Welcome to the School
This January, we welcome a new faculty member, Mohamed Ibrahim (Assistant Professor).
New Co-Edited Book from Tim Stainton
Congratulations to Tim Stainton on the completion of his book, Intellectual disability: a conceptual history, 1200-1900.
Applications Invited for Associate Professor position
We invite applications for a full-time tenure-stream position at the rank of Associate Professor, beginning July 1, 2018. Please click to learn more.
Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Book Launch
Frank Tester, Professor Emeritus, is one of the authors of the book “Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit: What Inuit Have Always Known to Be True”. The book launch event will be on October 30 in Ottawa. Click to learn more.