Assistant Teaching Professor in Counselling Psychology University of Victoria

UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA Faculty of Education Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies Assistant Teaching Professor in Counselling Psychology The University of Victoria is a top Canadian research university located on the spectacular West Coast of British Columbia. We acknowledge and respect the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. The University of Victoria is known for its large and diverse group of Indigenous faculty and staff originating from local communities and around the world (to connect with the UVic Indigenous community visit http://web.uvic.ca/inaf/index.php). The Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies, University of Victoria invites applications for a position at the Assistant Teaching Professor level in the area of Counselling Psychology to begin July 1, 2017, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is for an individual with background and specialization in Indigenous counselling and healing as well as in Western theory and approaches to counselling. As part of the Counselling Psychology Faculty, the successful candidate will take on a leadership role in coordinating and teaching in both the Community-Based Counselling Program (CBCP) and the Indigenous Communities Counselling program (ICCP), and become an integral part of the on-campus team. Our Community-Based Counselling Programs focus on providing students with the ability to complete their graduate degrees in their home communities, with regular on-campus visits. In the ICCP, Indigenous community needs and partnerships are a central focus and community voices have guided, and will continue to guide, the ICCP delivery. For information about both programs, see the following links: http://www.uvic.ca/education/psychology/future/masters/counselling/programdelivery/index.php and http://www.uvic.ca/education/psychology/programs/graduate/counsellingpsych/community/index.php In addition to teaching, leadership, and coordination of both CBCP and ICCP deliveries, the candidate is expected to: Serve on department and university level committees Conduct and focus on scholarship related to teaching Serve on graduate level student committees Participate in academic program development Requirements Candidates must have completed a doctoral degree in counselling psychology; must demonstrate a record of successful teaching in a post-secondary institution at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels; and must have successful experience working with Indigenous Learners and/or communities, or in other community-based contexts. Assets Preference will be given to applicants who have one or more of the following: Evidence of a high degree of collaboration and interpersonal skill in professional settings Experience in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams Certification with Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), or registration with another professional association or regulatory body. Experience on supervisory committees for students at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels In accordance with the University’s Equity Plan and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to members of the following designated groups: Indigenous scholars and members of visible minorities. Candidates from these groups who wish to qualify for preferential consideration are strongly encouraged to self-identify. The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. Faculty and librarians at the University of Victoria are governed by the provisions of the Collective Agreement. Members are represented by the University of Victoria Faculty Association (www.uvicfa.ca). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Interested applicants will provide: Cover letter CV Teaching dossier complete with evaluations and a summary of achievements over the past 3 years, relevant to the position. 3 reference letters, sent directly and confidentially to the Chair of the Department. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Applications must be received by February 15^th, 2017. Submit documents to: Dr. Tim Black, Associate Professor Chair, Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies Faculty of Education PO Box 1700 STN CSC Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 Email: edpsych@uvic.ca Phone: (250) 721-7760 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA

Faculty of Education

Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies

Assistant Teaching Professor in Counselling Psychology

The University of Victoria is a top Canadian research university located on the spectacular West Coast of British Columbia. We acknowledge and respect the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. The University of Victoria is known for its large and diverse group of Indigenous faculty and staff originating from local communities and around the world (to connect with the UVic Indigenous community visit http://web.uvic.ca/inaf/index.php).

The Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies, University of Victoria invites applications for a position at the Assistant Teaching Professor level in the area of Counselling Psychology to begin July 1, 2017, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is for an individual with background and specialization in Indigenous counselling and healing as well as in Western theory and approaches to counselling. As part of the Counselling Psychology Faculty, the successful candidate will take on a leadership role in coordinating and teaching in both the Community-Based Counselling Program (CBCP) and the Indigenous Communities Counselling program (ICCP), and become an integral part of the on-campus team. Our Community-Based Counselling Programs focus on providing students with the ability to complete their graduate degrees in their home communities, with regular on-campus visits. In the ICCP, Indigenous community needs and partnerships are a central focus and community voices have guided, and will continue to guide, the ICCP delivery. For information about both programs, see the following links: http://www.uvic.ca/education/psychology/future/masters/counselling/programdelivery/index.php and http://www.uvic.ca/education/psychology/programs/graduate/counsellingpsych/community/index.php

In addition to teaching, leadership, and coordination of both CBCP and ICCP deliveries, the candidate is expected to:

Serve on department and university level committees
Conduct and focus on scholarship related to teaching
Serve on graduate level student committees
Participate in academic program development

Requirements

Candidates must have completed a doctoral degree in counselling psychology; must demonstrate a record of successful teaching in a post-secondary institution at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels; and must have successful experience working with Indigenous Learners and/or communities, or in other community-based contexts.

Assets

Preference will be given to applicants who have one or more of the following:

Evidence of a high degree of collaboration and interpersonal skill in professional settings
Experience in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams
Certification with Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), or registration with another professional association or regulatory body.
Experience on supervisory committees for students at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels

In accordance with the University’s Equity Plan and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to members of the following designated groups: Indigenous scholars and members of visible minorities. Candidates from these groups who wish to qualify for preferential consideration are strongly encouraged to self-identify. The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.

Faculty and librarians at the University of Victoria are governed by the provisions of the Collective Agreement. Members are represented by the University of Victoria Faculty Association (www.uvicfa.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Interested applicants will provide:

Cover letter
CV
Teaching dossier complete with evaluations and a summary of achievements over the past 3 years, relevant to the position.
3 reference letters, sent directly and confidentially to the Chair of the Department. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Applications must be received by February 15^th, 2017.

Submit documents to:

Dr. Tim Black, Associate Professor

Chair, Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies

Faculty of Education

PO Box 1700 STN CSC

Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2

Email: edpsych@uvic.ca

Phone: (250) 721-7760

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy