Position Description

Summary

Briercrest Seminary invites applications for a permanent full position of Assistant Professor of Couple and Family Therapy/Internship Coordinator for the Counselling Department. This will be a an on-campus or remote position commencing August 1, 2024 (on-campus preferred).

The successful candidate will be a proficient therapist and educator, and a self-starter with strong organizational, administrative, and networking abilities. Candidates must possess a PhD in a counselling related field and have RMFT membership with the Canadian Association of Couple and Family Therapy (CACFT). Preference will be given to applicants with supervisor training and status. Applicants must demonstrate a high level of professionalism and ethical behaviour.

Primary responsibilities of this role will include teaching assigned courses and coordinating internships including site and supervisor approval, supporting interns, administrative tasks, marking assignments, providing clinical supervision and seminars to interns, and other department responsibilities.

Questions about the nature of the position may be directed to Jason Mills, Dean of the Seminary (jmills@briercrest.ca).

Briercrest College and Seminary is a private, confessional post-secondary institution in the evangelical Protestant tradition. Candidates must be committed to historic Christian orthodoxy and be sympathetic to the traditions of Briercrest College and Seminary. All employees of Briercrest College and Seminary are required to sign and adhere to our Institutional Covenant. Please review the covenant prior to submitting your application.

Applications

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and if available, writing sample, statement of educational philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and sample syllabi, by email to the Human Resources office at hr@briercrest.ca. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. While Briercrest College and Seminary hires on merit, we are committed to the principle of equity in employment.