The Department of MA Counselling Psychology in Trinity Western University’s School of Graduate Studies invites applications for a 0.6 FTE Sessional faculty position beginning August 16, 2023. The ideal candidate should possess a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Counselling or Clinical Psychology. As a sessional faculty, this position is ideal for a clinical practitioner who desires to be active in private practice and actively involved in graduate student training and development. The successful candidate will have had experience in teaching graduate courses in the field, provided clinical supervision and thesis supervision to graduate students. Preference will be given to applicants with interests and experience in one or more of the following areas: mentoring women professionals and scholars, international student development, child and youth counselling, psychopathology, community psychology, group counselling, crisis counselling, marriage and family systems counselling, addictions counselling and advanced counselling skills. Non-instructional responsibilities of the position include clinical supervision of first and second year master’s students, program advising and evaluation of comprehensive professional examinations. The MA in Counselling Psychology program is accredited with the Council on Accreditation of Counsellor Education Programs, offering both thesis and non-thesis programs of study to a wide diversity of students. Graduates of the program successfully enter professional practice in psychology and counselling, and many go on to doctoral study in psychology, counsellor education, and related fields. More information about Trinity Western’s Counselling Psychology program can be found here: https://www.twu.ca/academics/school-graduate-studies/counselling-psychology-ma

Trinity Western University is Canada’s premier Christian University of the arts, sciences, and professions.  Recognized for quality, TWU is consistently ranked among the top two universities in Canada for Educational Experience by the National Survey of Student Engagement; holds four Canada Research Chairs; wins National Championships in U Sports; and emphasizes experiential learning to prepare graduates to make a global impact. TWU has been developing leaders of character and competence for more than 50 years. Interested candidates are asked to carefully review the TWU Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant (available here). Successful candidates must be willing to support these statements during their employment at TWU.

All prospective faculty are required to submit the following as part of their online application:

• a cover letter;
• a curriculum vitae;
• verification of doctoral (or terminal) degree;
• signed Statement of Faith and Community Covenant; and
• a document (no more than two pages) which describes how you anticipate your Christian faith would influence your teaching and scholarship if you were a faculty member at TWU.

Please complete the online application available here; only complete applications will be considered. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

Trinity Western University encourages applications from all eligible candidates who are able to commit to the university’s mission, values, and Christian identity as articulated in its Statement of Faith and Community Covenant. We are committed to an ethic of inclusion and to the equal treatment of all persons without discrimination in accordance with human rights law. We particularly invite applications from indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations during the application process should contact Isabel Lopez (Isabel.Lopez@twu.ca) in the Human Resources Department.

Trinity Western University is located on the traditional ancestral territory of the Sto:lo people.

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Established in 1962, Trinity Western University (TWU) is a fully accredited institution and a member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada since 1984. Trinity Western offers 42 undergraduate and 19 graduate degree programs. More importantly, lives are changed at TWU through its whole-person, Christ-centred approach to education. With a wide array of programs, TWU equips leaders of character and competence to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

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