Academic Coordinator, Master of Counselling

Athabasca University's Faculty of Health Disciplines is recruiting for an Academic Coordinator in the Master of Counselling Program.

This is a full-time term position ending June 30, 2026.

Faculty of Health Disciplines

The Faculty of Health Disciplines (FHD) is a proven national leader in health care education, offering high quality programs that enable graduates to make a difference in people's lives, lead innovation and progress in health care systems, engage in research and chart rewarding, lifelong careers. The Faculty of Health Disciplines (FHD) offers innovative and accessible programs and courses in both undergraduate and graduate studies, including the thesis research opportunities for graduate learners.

FHD actively promotes research excellence and is home to two Canada Research Chairs in Regulation, Social Governance, and Inequities in Health as well as in Resurgent Methodologies for Indigenous Health. Faculty members are engaged in programs of research in a variety of health-related areas. Faculty members' research is funded nationally, including CFI, CIHR, and SSHRC, as well as through regional and provincial organizations.

We encourage you to visit the faculty website https://www.athabascau.ca/health-disciplines/ to learn more. 

The Position:
Reporting through the Master of Counseling Program Director to the FHD Dean, the Academic Coordinator has 2 key areas of responsibility. They include:

•  Service to the Community: Participation in the life of Athabasca University and the community of which it is a part.
•  Teaching and Learning: The faculty member will be responsible for developing, teaching,  leading, and evaluating graduate courses in the MC Program.

Qualifications:

• A PhD or PsyD in Psychology (ABD applicants will be considered)
• Must be eligible for active status as a Registered Psychologist (as demonstrated by an Approved credentials evaluation from the College of Alberta Psychologists or other provincial Psychology licensing body)
• The ideal candidate will have three to five years of academic, teaching, supervision, and curriculum development experience 
• Experience in an online teaching and learning environment is an asset
• Professional mentorship experience desired 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate an ongoing commitment to growing their skills, learning, and contributing across teaching and service. They are an innovative and reflective educator and will have experience in the online learning environment. Demonstrated experience to both lead and work respectfully and effectively as part of larger teams is essential. Openness and dedication to developing their skills and potential beyond areas of past or ongoing strength or success will be expected and fostered.

As a values-driven team member, they will act with curiosity and creativity seeking opportunities for personal and organizational growth. The candidate will understand their personal strengths and when experiencing personal challenges, failures, and reflection will lean into these areas for further learning and growth.

The candidate of choice will respect and thrive in a collegial and interdisciplinary culture. They will work towards inclusivity, transparency, and continuous improvement, having the ability and desire to adapt and respond to shifting contexts and unexpected changes. Active status as a Registered Psychologist must be instated prior to the employment start date and must be actively maintained as an ongoing condition of employment. 

The full job profile can be viewed at: Academic Coordinator.

To Apply:

Applications will only be received and accepted through our online recruitment system. When applying, please include:

1. a letter of application
2. curriculum vitae
3. evidence of teaching effectiveness, ideally a teaching dossier including:
   1. a teaching philosophy statement; and
   2. teaching or course evaluations, if available (we can accept a letter of endorsement from your supervisor in your teaching role in lieu of course evaluations)

Contact Information:

For further information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Emily Doyle, Program Director, Master of Counselling Program, Faculty of Health Disciplines, by email at: [email protected]