Assistant Professor - Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy Wilfrid Laurier University, Martin Luther University College
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Posting ID : 10054
Accountabilities : Teach a maximum of five courses/year as assigned by the Principal-Dean Advise student doctoral dissertations and sit on student doctoral dissertation committees Advise students in academic progress and vocational direction Engage in research and publication that advances developments in the field of Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy, as well as theology more broadly Serve on Luther and Laurier Committees as assigned by the Principal-Dean Participate in the community life of Luther including planning and leading worship Relate to other Laurier departments, schools and partners to identify, develop and support cooperation in academic programs, research and cross-disciplinary collaboration Work with churches, faith communities and community agencies Comply with the expectations and obligations outlined in the Luther Faculty manual Undertake other tasks as agreed upon with the Principal-Dean
Qualifications : Experience in graduate-level teaching in the field of Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy Minimum of five years of clinical experience in the field of Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy; supervisory experience an asset An earned doctoral degree, preferably PhD Certification with appropriate associations, including registration (or qualifications to successfully register) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario (CRPO), www.crpo.ca Proven ability to undertake research and publish in peer-reviewed forums Experience in developing creative and student-centered courses utilizing various pedagogical approaches Experience in curriculum development and program mapping using an outcomes-based approach A working knowledge of computer software and Online Learning Delivery Systems Understanding of and ability to work with churches and faith communities Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Excellent problem-solving skills and strategic planning Excellent administrative and organizational skills The capacity to understand and apply University policies and procedures and the ability to apply them accurately Ability to take initiative and to work independently and collaboratively Ability to participate constructively as a faculty team member and actively contribute to the broader vision of Luther
Salary Notes : Term of Appointment: This is initially a limited-term appointment with an initial three-year contract. It carries the option of being transferred into a tenure-track appointment following the first contract.
Compensation: To be negotiated within parameters of the Luther pay scale
Closing Date: February 28, 2019
Applicants for the position are required to submit in writing or by email: • A cover letter indicating their interest and qualifications for the position (two pages maximum)
Candidates who are invited for an interview may be asked to meet constituent groups and make a public presentation. They may participate in a Career Assessment Process (e.g., Pathfinder). Initial interviews may be conducted through video conference.
Applications may be sent to; Luther SEARCH COMMITTEE
Or Applications may be emailed to search@luther.wlu.ca. Please insert “Assistant Professor in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy” in the subject line.
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