Associate Program Director, Master of Counselling - Vancouver, Canada - City University of Seattle

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Associate Program Director, Master of Counselling Program (Vancouver Campus)

Category:
Canadian Positions

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Department:
School of Health and Social Sciences

Locations:
Vancouver, British Columbia

Posted:
Apr 18, 2024

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type:
Full-time

Position ID:
174900

About City University of Seattle:

City University of Seattle (CityU) is a distinguished and comprehensive private nonprofit university and an affiliate of the National University. We serve students regionally, nationally, and globally, reaching across borders to impart knowledge and empower individuals. With a focus on adult learners and online students, we provide flexible, accessible programs tailored to meet the needs of the modern learner. Offering over 60 academic degree programs, we are committed to expanding our student's knowledge, skills, and possibilities. Our mission is deeply rooted in the belief that education can improve lives. We invite you to join us in our commitment to fostering community, promoting diversity, and providing an environment where every student can thrive and achieve their educational goals.

School Description:

City University of Seattle's School of Health and Social Sciences is one of the lead producers of counselors for Washington State and British Columbia, Canada.

Aside from counseling, SHSS touts highly ranked and in-demand certificates, undergraduate and graduate health and human services programs, criminal justice, and general studies.

Programs in this School serve students who want to better society and help people.

Each program sets students up for success by teaching them the skills and knowledge necessary to advance their careers in the pathway they select.

Job Summary:

The Associate Program Director assists the Academic Program Director in ensuring the quality and integrity of the Master of Counselling program at the Vancouver Campus.

Provides proactive student support, develops teaching faculty, participates in curriculum and course development, teaches core courses, and actively engages in academic governance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaches two courses per year within compensation.
Support students and faculty of the Saturday program.
Fosters and promotes teaching excellence. Provides orientation, training, mentoring, coaching, and evaluation for practitioner faculty.
Proactively supports students to become responsible, ethical, selfdirected professionals.
Engages in the scholarship of teaching and learning, as well as applied or original research.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions._
A registered psychologist, mental health professional with clinical experience, or clinical counsellor with a doctorate (preferred) in counselling or psychology or with a Master's degree in psychology, counselling, or clinical social work.
Minimum of 3 years postregistration clinical experience. Over five years preferred.
Registration with a regulatory body consistent with the field of practice.
Experience in higher education management and adult education an asset.
Ability to address student academicrelated issues and concerns in support of retention and student success.
Culturally competent to serve a diverse study and faculty body
Demonstrated experience leading and managing in a creative, fastpaced inperson and virtual environment.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills. Must relate to and communicate with diverse students, faculty, staff, and external communities.
Ability to present a professional image for academic school and CityU.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and learning management systems in support of quality teaching and learning.
Proficiency in using technology to support virtual teaching and internship duties.

Additional Information:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions._
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions of the hands or wrists.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, grasp or handle, stoop or bend, and reach.

Working Conditions:

The working conditions described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions._
Work is generally performed indoors in