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INSTRUCTOR I IN COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY – REQUISITION NO 26041

Location: EAFP – Department of Education

Expected Start Date:July 1, 2023

Full Time: yes

Permanent: no

Job Description :

Department of Educational Administration, Foundations & Psychology Education Faculty of Education University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Instructor I in Counselling Psychology Position # 33463 The Department of Educational Administration, Foundations & Psychology Education invites applications for a full-time, one-year term position at the level of Instructor I in the area of Counselling Psychology, commencing July 1, 2023, or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities :

The successful candidate will be expected to teach 24 credit hours of coursework (8 half courses/ 3 credit hour courses) that may be at the Bachelor of Education, Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education (PBDE), or Master’s levels during Summer Session 2023 (July – August); Fall 2023 (September-December); and Winter 2024 (January – April), and possibly May-June 2024 (Summer 2024). Courses may include, but are not limited to single or multiple sections of: – EDUA 3510 Communication and Interpersonal Relations in Education – EDUA 3422 Childhood Trauma and its Impact in Classrooms – EDUA 5480 Counselling Skills – EDUA 5510 Elementary School Counselling – EDUA 5520 Ethics in Counselling – EDUA 5530 Secondary School Counselling – EDUA 5550 Psychology of Human Relationships – EDUA 7710 Development in Learning Environments. – EDUA 5540 Group Counselling This position has a 20% service component. Activities will include, but are not limited to: – participation in Departmental and Area Group monthly meetings; – contribute to the administrative functions of the area group; – assisting in the placements for the Counselling Psychology practicum courses; and – acting as second-reader for some M. Ed students’ comprehensive examination papers.

Qualifications :

At the time of appointment, applicants must have: – an earned doctorate in Psychology related to education and human development, such as Educational Psychology, Counselling Psychology, School Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or another related field (e.g., Social Work); and – be registered or certified in their regulated professional body or organization, or in process of seeking full registration/certification from the regulated professional body or organization, such as with Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association; registered with a College of Psychologists, or College of Social Workers. The ideal candidate will have: – clinical supervision and practice experience; – experience working primarily with children, adolescents, young adults and/or families in school or community-based settings; – counselling in diverse settings and/or with individuals of diverse backgrounds: and, – successful university teaching.

Additional Information :

The Department of Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology in the Faculty of Education has 20 full-time equivalent faculty members who perform research, service, and teaching responsibilities in the Bachelor of Education (BEd), Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education (PBDE), Master of Education (MEd), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes. The Department currently offers courses in the following graduate specializations: Adult and Post-Secondary Education, Counselling Psychology, Educational Administration, Inclusive Education, and Cross-Cultural, Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education. The City of Winnipeg (www.tourismwinnipeg.com), located where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet, is recognized for its vibrant, multicultural community and diverse culture. The city, with a growing population of more than 766,000, is home to internationally renowned festivals, galleries and museums, the historic Exchange District and The Forks, and ever-expanding research, education, and business sectors. From the Hudson Bay waters, across the farmland fields, to the pulse of the cities and towns, The Province of Manitoba’s (www.travelmanitoba.com) people and places – its 100,000 lakes, 92 provincial parks, winding river valleys and storied prairie skies – inspire. More information about the University, the Department, the city, and the province can be found at the links below: – Faculty of Education (www.umanitoba.ca/education) – University of Manitoba (www.umanitoba.ca/) – City of Winnipeg (www.winnipeg.ca/) – Province of Manitoba (www.gov.mb.ca/) – University of Manitoba’s Strategic Plan (http://umanitoba.ca/admin/president/strategic_plan/)

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Applications should include a cover letter (referencing Position # 33463) containing all relevant teaching, service and experience, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three referees. Electronic applications should be emailed to: dean.education@umanitoba.ca and include Position # 33463 in the subject line and body of the email. Review of applications will commence on April 24, 2023 and will continue until filled. Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.