Canada Associate Faculty, Master of Counselling Program, Victoria Campus

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City University of Seattle in Canadas Master of Counselling (MC) program in Victoria BC is seeking experienced Associate Faculty to join a small dedicated and innovative team of educators.

The Victoria campus is located on the ancestral and unceded territories of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples including the Esquimalt Songhees and WSáNEC First Nations.

We are seeking counselling professionals who bring current clinical experience strong teaching experience with adult learners and expertise in a counselling-related practice area. Associate Faculty teach graduate-level courses on a course-by-course basis and play an important role in preparing future counselling professionals for clinical practice.

About the Role

Associate Faculty teach courses related to core counselling proficiencies assessment counselling skills clinical practice and other areas of the counselling field. Course assignments are based on program needs and faculty expertise; teaching assignments are not guaranteed from term to term or from academic year to academic year.

Successful Associate Faculty may have opportunities to take on additional or longer-term teaching responsibilities based on program needs performance and experience.

Examples of courses may include:

• Couples Counselling
• Group Counselling
• Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology
• Clinical Supervision
• Testing and Assessment
• Research Methods and Statistics
• Counselling Research Capstone

Teaching Responsibilities

Associate Faculty are expected to:

• Deliver high-quality engaging instruction that supports graduate student learning.
• Connect academic theory research and clinical practice.
• Foster student development and professional growth.
• Maintain currency in their professional field and area of teaching.
• Participate in the academic community and work collaboratively with faculty and program leadership.
• Use appropriate teaching technologies and Learning Management Systems to support effective learning.

What Youll Bring

We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated success as both counselling professionals and educators.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree or doctoral degree in counselling psychology clinical social work or a closely related field.
• Current registration with an appropriate professional regulatory body.
• At least five years of clinical practice after registration plus meaningful professional experience in the counselling field.
• At least two years of experience providing instruction to adult learners in classroom and/or online settings.
• Demonstrated success and effectiveness as an instructor educator or facilitator.
• Demonstrated ability to bridge counselling theory and clinical practice in a graduate-level learning environment.
• Current knowledge and professional experience in at least one area relevant to counselling practice.
• Ability to work effectively within an established curriculum and course framework.
• Strong oral written interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to create an engaging learning environment for a diverse population of graduate students.
• Cultural competence and demonstrated ability to work respectfully with diverse students faculty and communities.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Experience teaching in a graduate counselling or related program is an asset.
• Doctoral degree is preferred.
• Familiarity with diverse pedagogical approaches and adult learning principles.
• Experience teaching both in-person and online courses is an asset.
• Comfort with digital teaching environments including Learning Management Systems presentation technology and audiovisual equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other technology used to support teaching and learning.
• Ability to support students with academic-related questions and concerns and contribute to student success and retention.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining currency in the counselling profession.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

City University of Seattle in Canada is committed to fostering a learning environment that reflects and respects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applicants who bring diverse perspectives experiences identities and approaches to counselling education including Indigenous Peoples First Nations Inuit and Métis applicants.

Applicants must demonstrate their capacity to work collaboratively and respectfully within a diverse community of learners and educators.

Work Environment and Schedule

• Location: Victoria British Columbia
• Delivery: In-person and mixed-mode
• Courses may be scheduled on weekdays evenings or weekends depending on program and student needs.
• A personal computer and reliable internet connection are required.
• Teaching assignments are made based on program needs and are not guaranteed from term to term.

Compensation

CAD 3300 - 5500 per course depending on course level professional registration and experience.

City University of Seattle accepts applications through this online process only. For consideration please submit a complete application packet. A complete application is one that includes:

• Completed Electronic Application Form
• Resume
• Cover Letter

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