[Hiring] UU100 VA3 - Mental Health Literacy @Wilfrid Laurier University

Role Description

This course will introduce students to mental health literacy and its goals of recognizing, managing, and strengthening mental health, and ending stigma. Focusing on the emerging adult population, this course considers the cognitive and socio-behavioural skills and capacities that contribute to mental health within the broader spectra of health in our changing world. Students will consider mental health literacy at the individual level as well as at the community level. This course is not intended to be a substitute for counselling, and it does not qualify students to act as mental health professionals upon completion.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Background in mental health or health psychology is ideal, but not required.
• Previous university teaching experience and refereed publications in the area preferred but not essential.

Requirements

• CV
• Candidate Application Form (CAF) must be submitted in order for application to be considered.
• Names and Contact Information for Referees (required for External Applicants).
• Evidence of Good Teaching, especially copies of official teaching evaluations for institutions other than Laurier (required for External Applicants).
• Cover letter (optional for all applicants).
• Teaching Dossier (optional for all applicants).
• Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum, optional for all applicants).
• Proof of academic credentials for highest degree prior to being awarded a contract is required.

Benefits

• Salary: $10,212.40

Company Description

Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.

• Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Strategic Academic Plan.
• Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from qualified members of the equity-deserving groups.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• All course offerings will be contingent on adequate student registration and subject to budgetary funding.