Instructor in Psychology Vancouver Island University, Department of Psychology

Vancouver Island University's Faculty of Social Sciences invites applications for the position, Psychology Instructor. This temporary, part-time appointment has activity on both our Nanaimo and Cowichan campuses and will be made effective January 2/17. The Position: The Psychology Instructor will be required to instruct course(s) outlined below; prepare course materials; provide student support; conduct student evaluation, grading and record keeping; liaise with department chair; participate as an active member of the instructional team. PSYC 440 Skills and Techniques in Counselling and Psychotherapy. This course introduces common counseling techniques and begins to develop basic practice skills. The focus will be on client-centred techniques, such as developing the therapeutic relationship and empathic listening, as well as cognitive-behavioral interventions. PSYC 308 Cultural Psychology. Cultural psychology is concerned with ethnocentrism in psychology and aims to reveal the cultural influences on processes of perception, cognition, social behavior and interpersonal relations, self/identity, personality, gender roles, and abnormality. This course explores these issues and provides the student with a greater sensitivity for people from different cultures. What You Bring to the Role: Demonstrated expertise in teaching psychology at the post-secondary level. Ph.D. or near completion in Psychology (or Educational Psychology -- PSYC 440) from an appropriately accredited institution. The Application Process: Apply online by August 10, 2016. Vancouver Island University regrets that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Visit https://www2.viu.ca/HumanResources/postings/posting_new.asp?comp_no=16-4065&btn_ind=N for a full job description and to access our application portal. The University: VIU is a comprehensive teaching-focused university with 17,000 students across four locations and 2,300 faculty and staff. VIU's wide range of program offerings includes undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as industry-responsive trades and vocational offerings. VIU prides itself on creating exceptional learning experiences, developing access opportunities and being a national leader in Aboriginal education. Why Choose VIU for Your Career: A valuable total compensation package, including a comprehensive health and dental benefits plan and a desirable pension plan that takes the worry out of retirement Competitive compensation package Supported professional development opportunities Wellness services and opportunities that support the whole person Week-long break at the end of December, with compensation A professional environment where people are valued Be the envy of the rest of the country as you enjoy the pace and quality of life on Vancouver Island APPLICATION INFORMATION Contact: Vancouver Island University Online App. Form: https://www2.viu.ca/HumanResources/postings/posting_new.asp?comp_no=16-4065&btn_ind=N If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

Vancouver Island University's Faculty of Social Sciences invites applications for the position, Psychology Instructor. This temporary, part-time appointment has activity on both our Nanaimo and Cowichan campuses and will be made effective January 2/17.

The Position:
The Psychology Instructor will be required to instruct course(s) outlined below; prepare course materials; provide student support; conduct student evaluation, grading and record keeping; liaise with department chair; participate as an active member of the instructional team.

PSYC 440 Skills and Techniques in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

This course introduces common counseling techniques and begins to develop basic practice skills. The focus will be on client-centred techniques, such as developing the therapeutic relationship and empathic listening, as well as cognitive-behavioral interventions.

PSYC 308 Cultural Psychology.

Cultural psychology is concerned with ethnocentrism in psychology and aims to reveal the cultural influences on processes of perception, cognition, social behavior and interpersonal relations, self/identity, personality, gender roles, and abnormality. This course explores these issues and provides the student with a greater sensitivity for people from different cultures.

What You Bring to the Role:

Demonstrated expertise in teaching psychology at the post-secondary level.
Ph.D. or near completion in Psychology (or Educational Psychology -- PSYC 440) from an appropriately accredited institution.

The Application Process:
Apply online by August 10, 2016. Vancouver Island University regrets that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Visit https://www2.viu.ca/HumanResources/postings/posting_new.asp?comp_no=16-4065&btn_ind=N for a full job description and to access our application portal.

The University:
VIU is a comprehensive teaching-focused university with 17,000 students across four locations and 2,300 faculty and staff. VIU's wide range of program offerings includes undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as industry-responsive trades and vocational offerings. VIU prides itself on creating exceptional learning experiences, developing access opportunities and being a national leader in Aboriginal education.

Why Choose VIU for Your Career:

A valuable total compensation package, including a comprehensive health and dental benefits plan and a desirable pension plan that takes the worry out of retirement
Competitive compensation package
Supported professional development opportunities
Wellness services and opportunities that support the whole person
Week-long break at the end of December, with compensation
A professional environment where people are valued
Be the envy of the rest of the country as you enjoy the pace and quality of life on Vancouver Island