Instructor - Addictions Counselling

University of Lethbridge

The University of Lethbridge, a comprehensive university with approximately 8700 students from 37 countries, aims to foster the spirit of free inquiry and the critical interpretation of ideas. The University is a vital part of Lethbridge, a community of over 100,000 people located near the Oldman River and close to the Rocky Mountains. An excellent place to raise a family and enjoy the many recreational and cultural amenities of the area, you will discover a wonderful quality of life that is second to none.

If you are open to innovation and committed to the creation of an environment that excites and ignites learning, we welcome your application. The Faculty of Health Sciences is an open, fair, honest, caring and collaborative community that strives to provide a rich education grounded in real world practice, drawing from the knowledge and expertise of multiple health disciplines.

Position

The Faculty of Health Sciences has an opening for a full-time (1.0 FTE) probationary continuing Instructor position in the Addictions Counselling Program. The successful candidate will act as a faculty liaison for student internship experiences, facilitate counselling skills training labs and teach in the undergraduate program. The position will commence July 1, 2024.

Qualifications

A completed Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field is preferred for this role. Additionally, the applicant should have a professional practice background in Addiction Counseling and active registration with a regulatory body. It's essential for the applicant to have excellent professional judgment and boundaries, as this role involves working with students and agencies in practicum settings. Practical interpersonal and communication skills are also crucial; teaching experience at the post-secondary level would be an asset.

Academic Setting

The Faculty of Health Sciences currently offers undergraduate and graduate education. Undergraduate programs include Aboriginal Health, Addictions Counselling, Nursing, Public Health and Therapeutic Recreation. The University of Lethbridge has a reputation for providing a high-quality education and has been ranked highly for research activities among institutions of our size in Canada. The university website, www.uleth.ca, contains more information about our institution. For more information about the Faculty please visit our website at www.uleth.ca/hlsc.

Remuneration

You will receive an excellent salary commensurate with your experience, as well as benefits package and relocation assistance. Please visit the University of Lethbridge website to view the economic benefits package outlined in the University of Lethbridge Academic Staff Collective Agreement.

Employment Equity

Fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative at the University of Lethbridge. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online and include a cover letter, contact information for three academic references who will be asked to provide reference letters, a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Referees will be contacted directly with information on how to submit their reference letters; the application submission will automatically trigger this request for your reference. The deadline for applications is May 17, 2024.

For enquiries about this position, please get in touch with Pam Smith, Administrative Manager, Faculty of Health Sciences, at pamela.smith4@uleth.ca