Counselling Psychology - Sessional Lecturer

Position Details

About Our Faculties :

Situated in the heart of Blackfoot territory on its lands and waters, the University of Lethbridge (Iniskim)’s Faculty of Education and Faculty of Health Sciences seek to respectfully honour and work alongside, in supporting the advancement of Blackfoot culture, language, and values.

Built on an ethic of care, we are committed to act upon principles of fairness, equity, belonging and decoloniality in all our relations.

By respectfully modelling diverse approaches to research, teaching and service, we continually strive to enable undergraduate and graduate students to become caring, creative, and critical teachers, counselors, researchers, and leaders.

Through innovative, thoughtful, and accessible practices informed by our expertise, we prepare professionals to effectively engage with educational complexities, both known and yet to be revealed.

Central to these commitments is endeavouring to be local, national, and international leaders in education, counselling, and research.

About Our Programs :

The Faculty of Education offers two cohort-based graduate-level counselling psychology programs, which are in high demand, and are approved programs with the College of Alberta Psychologists.

This includes the blended-delivery Master of Counselling (MC) program, as well as an on-campus Master of Education (MEd) Counselling Psychology program.

Details about the Faculty of Education’s Graduate Counselling Psychology programs may be found at

About Our Community :

The City of Lethbridge is known for being Where the Rocky Mountains meet the Prairies. A city since 1906, Lethbridge is a growing community of just over 100,000 residents, that features affordability and vibrant community engagement.

Located in southern Alberta, Lethbridge approximately 145 kilometers east of the Canadian Rockies and 95 kilometers north of the United States border.

The city’s economy has expanded from primarily agriculture into a thriving industrial, commercial, research and technology hub.

Lethbridge’s major employers are in the education, health care and government sectors.Lethbridge is known for its bright sunshine (more than 320 days per year), warm summers, and mild winters thanks to our semi-arid climate and Chinook winds.

The Oldman River divides the north and south sides from the west side. The river valley’s coulees are home to one of North America’s largest urban park systems.

With over 240km of trails, enjoy walks, runs and bike rides throughout the city. Adventure is only a short drive away!

Experience hiking, camping, skiing and more just outside Lethbridge.Information about Lethbridge can be found at .

Position Details :

Areas of instruction include : · Counselling Theories and Their Application to Client Change· Foundational Counselling and Conflict Resolution Skills· Counselling Strategies and Interventions· Group Counselling and Process SkillsCourses are offered via blended delivery with online course work in May and June being supplemented by face-to-face components on campus, in Lethbridge, for a week in July.

Stipend per course is $6,709 (Sessional Lecturer I) to $7,020 (Sessional Lecturer II). Candidates could be invited to teach two courses.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology (minimum requirement) o Doctoral degree in Counselling Psychology (preferred) · Registered Psychologist status· Minimum 5 years clinical practice experience (preferred) · Ability to teach practice-oriented coursesThe ability to teach in online, face-to-face, and blended formats, and the ability to integrate innovative technology into teaching will be an asset for this position.

Experience designing and teaching courses in the above mentioned areas would be an asset. Position Category