[Hiring] Sessional Faculty, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology @Yorkville University

Role Description

The Teaching Faculty Member plays a vital role in advancing the University’s academic mission and fostering excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship. This position combines instructional responsibilities, service, research, and student mentorship, with a strong emphasis on creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes student success.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching and facilitating counselling psychology theory and skills course
• Fostering student success through ongoing support and coaching
• Managing discussion forums and learning activities through the Brightspace platform
• Timely marking and feedback for all student assessments
• Respond to student inquiries and concerns
• Coordinate with Practicum Supervisors to complete Formative and Summative evaluations
• Facilitate online synchronous activities related to the curriculum
• Perform administrative tasks related to the course
• Support strategic program growth and ensure ongoing self-development in the field

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in psychology or a counselling related field
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in counselling, psychology, psychotherapy, or related field
• Canadian faculty
• Active clinical practice registration/certification/license with an appropriate professional regulatory body or association in your province/jurisdiction (in adherence to relevant provincial regulatory laws)
• Teaching experience at graduate level is a strong asset
• Experience using Brightspace online delivery platform is a strong asset
• Exceptional English communication skills, both written and verbal

Benefits

• Opportunities to help launch career-relevant programs
• Access to tuition-free courses across our institutions - from certificates to master’s degrees
• Encouragement of curiosity, initiative, and innovation
• Visible and valued contributions within a diverse and inclusive community

Compensation

Compensation is $4,750 per 5-week course and $9,500 per 10-week course. Depending on scheduling and program needs, the successful candidate may be assigned up to two courses per term.

Join Us

We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we seek, express your interest. Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville University and Toronto Film School and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture.

We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the LGBTQ2SIA+ community and other equity-seeking groups.

Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify Human Resources at 1-877-429-4029.

Please include both a CV and Cover Letter with your application and confirm if you have a doctoral degree related to a counselling field and if you have an active registration or license to practice independently.