Academic Coordinator, Master of Counselling

Athabasca University's Faculty of Health Disciplines is currently recruiting for the position of Academic Coordinator for the Master of Counselling Program.

 

Please note this is a permanent full-time (1.0 FTE) position.
 

Faculty of Health Disciplines

The Faculty of Health Disciplines (FHD) is a proven national leader in health care education, offering high quality programs that enable graduates to make a difference in people's lives, lead innovation and progress in health care systems, engage in research and chart rewarding, lifelong careers. The Faculty of Health Disciplines (FHD) offers innovative and accessible programs and courses in both undergraduate and graduate studies, including the thesis research opportunities for graduate learners.

FHD actively promotes research excellence and is home to a Canada Research Chair in Regulation, Social Governance, and Inequities in Health. Faculty members are engaged in programs of research in a variety of health-related areas. Faculty members' research is funded nationally, including CFI, CIHR, and SSHRC, as well as through regional and provincial organizations.

We encourage you to visit the faculty website https://www.athabascau.ca/health-disciplines/ to learn more. 

 

The Position:
Reporting through the Master of Counseling Program Director to the FHD Dean, the Academic Coordinator has 2 key areas of responsibility. They include:

•  Service to the Community: Participation in the life of Athabasca University and the community of which it is a part.
•  Teaching and Learning: The faculty member will be responsible for developing, teaching and evaluating graduate courses in the MC Program.

Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in counseling psychology required; a Doctorate in counseling psychology is preferred
• Must be eligible for active status as a Registered Psychologist 
• The ideal candidate will have three to five years of academic, teaching, and curriculum development experience 
• Experience in an online teaching and learning environment is an asset
• New instructor mentorship experience desired 

 

The candidate will demonstrate an ongoing commitment to growing their skills, learning, and contributing across teaching and service. They are an innovative and reflective educator and will have some experience in the online learning environment. Demonstrated experience or potential to both lead and work respectfully and effectively as part of larger teams is essential. Openness and dedication to developing their skills and potential beyond areas of past or ongoing strength or success will be expected and fostered.

As a values-driven scholar, they will act with curiosity and creativity seeking opportunities for personal and organizational growth. The candidate will understand their personal strengths and when experiencing personal challenges, failures, and reflection will lean into these areas for further learning and growth.

The candidate of choice will respect and thrive in a collegial and interdisciplinary culture. They will work towards inclusivity, transparency, and continuous improvement, having the ability and desire to adapt and respond to shifting contexts and unexpected changes. Active status as a Registered Psychologist must be instated prior to the employment start date and must be actively maintained as an ongoing condition of employment.  

 

The full job description can be viewed at: Academic Coordinator

For further information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Emily Doyle, Program Director, Master of Counselling Program, Faculty of Health Disciplines, by email at: [email protected]

 

Athabasca First

Wherever possible, AU seeks to attract and hire qualified team members to reside in the Athabasca region. We will offer relocation assistance for the right candidate should you decide to relocate the Town of Athabasca. As a resident of the town or county of Athabasca, you can choose to work on and from our beautiful campus in Athabasca.

To discover the Town and Region of Athabasca, go to: Visit Athabasca.

What AU Offers: 

Benefits and Pension eligibility differs based on employee group and may include:

• Defined Benefits Pension Plan
• Alberta Health Care
• Extended Health Care
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Vacation
• Office Closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Discretionary Benefit Fund
• AU Course Allowance
• A Variety of Leaves (e.g., Maternity/Parental/Adoption, Compassionate Care, etc.)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Educational credentials will be verified before an offer of employment is extended. An offer of employment is conditional upon verification of educational credentials. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. 

Athabasca University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, persons of any gender identity and expression, and members of visible minorities. 

Where applicants have equal skills, abilities, and experience, candidates residing within or willing to relocate to the County of Athabasca will be given preference.

Working outside of Canada is not supported by Athabasca University. You are legally not permitted to work for Athabasca University if you are living outside of Canada.