Competition #COUN 13-260-26 School Counselling Programs (Winter 2027)

Acadia University; Wolfville; Vor Ort; CAD 4.000 - 6.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Acadia University invites applications for a per course teaching opportunity in the School of Counselling, EDUC 50C3 WI01, offered Winter term from January to March with six Saturdays, 9:00am–4:00pm, in Dartmouth, NS. The appointment supports the Counselling Program, accredited by CACEP, and coordinated within the Faculty of Professional Studies.

The successful applicant will typically hold a Master's degree in Counselling or related fields, with current professional registration and substantial

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in the field (Counselling, Counselling Psychology, Social Work or related area) required.
• Registered/certified with a professional counselling body preferred.
• Extensive and current professional experience relevant to the course content area.

Aufgaben

• Teach EDUC 50C3 School Counselling Programs as scheduled.
• Deliver course content, assess student work, and provide feedback in alignment with Acadia University standards.

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Counselling / Counseling related field

Jobbeschreibung

Faculty of Professional Studies
School of Counselling via Open Acadia
Per Course Faculty Teaching Opportunity

Under the terms of the 17th Collective Agreement, and in accordance with Article 58.10(a)(ii) the University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, candidates eligible to work in Canada shall be given priority. First consideration shall be given to internal candidates as defined in Article 58.11 (b) (i) of the Collective Agreement.

Competition: # COUN 13-260-26

Course Title: School Counselling Programs (EDUC 50C3 WI01)
Contract Term: December 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027
Course Schedule: Winter Term: January to March; Six Saturdays 9:00am - 4:00pm
Course Format: Off Site - in-person classes in Dartmouth, NS
Employee Group: Acadia University Faculty Association
Stipend Amount: The current Per Course stipend for this appointment is specified in Appendices H and I of the 17th Collective Agreement .

Course Description: EDUC 50C3 School Counselling Programs This course examines the roles and functions of school counsellors within a Canadian context, in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs aligned with various models of school counselling. Relevant ethical, legal, and diversity issues are considered in the context of provision of counselling, consultation, and coordinating services in the school setting. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 5033 and EDUC 5133.

Acadia University's Counselling Program is accredited with the Council on Accreditation of Counsellor Education Programs (CACEP) and meets the requirements for post-graduation national certification with CCPA and provincial registration with NSCCT. As such, all courses in the program have required core competencies that students must attain. Instructors are advised to consult with the School of Counselling Director to identify the specific competencies relevant to the course they teach. A template is provided to instructors so that they may indicate competencies addressed in their course outlines.

Qualifications: The successful applicant must possess at minimum a master's degree in the field (Counselling, Counselling Psychology, Social Work or related area), be registered/certified with a professional counselling body (Registered Counselling Therapist with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists, Certified Canadian Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, Registered Social Worker, or Registered Psychologist with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology preferred), and have extensive and current professional experience relevant to the course content area.
Preference will be given to those applicants who bring diverse perspectives and identities to counsellor education.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, candidates eligible to work in Canada shall be given priority. First consideration shall be given to internal candidates as defined in Articles 58.11 (b)(i) of the Collective Agreement. The University encourages applications from Mi'kmaq and other Indigenous Peoples; African Nova Scotians; African Canadians; persons with disabilities; racialized groups; women; persons of any minority sexuality, minority gender identity, or minority gender expression; and all intersections of these identities; and such other groups as may be specified by federal or provincial employment equity legislation. Acadia University embraces the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental in creating an expansive academic environment and champions diverse knowledge systems as pillars of academic excellence.

Applicants for positions at Acadia University shall be required to complete and submit the confidential Employment Equity Self-Identification Form ( Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form ) (Article 3.61(i)). These forms shall be processed by Human Resources. Information provided on these forms shall be held in confidence and may only be used for employment equity purposes as agreed in Article 43.35(b) and 43.35(d)(ii). Self-identification data collected for a given employment competition shall be destroyed after all requirements to preserve documentation for that competition have expired. Only candidates who have submitted a self-identification form can be considered as members of designated groups as described in Article 3.20. The form shall include the option to not self-identify, but candidates must submit the form with their applications.

A little bit about us

Faculty of Professional Studies

Acadia University is one of the few undergraduate jewels in the Canadian post-secondary education landscape. For 180 years this extraordinary place, comprised of extraordinary students learning in extraordinary ways and taught by extraordinary professors, has touched both heads and hearts in equal measure. As a member of the Maple League of Universities, Acadia is committed to the delivery of a high quality, 21st century liberal education within a primarily residential, undergraduate learning community.

Founded in 1838, Acadia University is one of the oldest and most respected universities in Canada known for providing a premium, high engagement primarily undergraduate student experience. Located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq nation, Acadia is just a one-hour drive from Halifax, Nova Scotia, and is an integral part of the quintessential college town of Wolfville, overlooking the Annapolis Valley and the Bay of Fundy. With an enrollment of over 4,000, Acadia attracts students from every province and territory and more than 60 countries to take advantage of exceptional academic programs, a curriculum that encourages personal development, and collaborative learning experiences led by award-winning professors.