About the University of Canberra
The University of Canberra is a young University anchored in the national capital and works with government, business, and industry to serve our communities and nation. The University of Canberra challenges the status quo; always pursuing better ways to teach, learn, research, and add value – locally and internationally.
Our purpose is to provide education which offers high quality transformative experiences; to engage in research which makes a difference to the world around us; and to contribute to the building of just, prosperous, healthy, and sustainable communities.
The University of Canberra has recently established its long-term ambitions through its new decadal strategy: Connected. Through its three objectives (Connected to Canberra, Connected for life and Connected UC), the University of Canberra aims to build sustainable communities through deep collaborations that are locally focused and globally relevant, partner for life with our students to shape our economic, social and cultural futures and deliver an outstanding, digitally connected experience that removes barriers to accessing higher education.
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What you’ll do
Join us at the Faculty of Health as a Senior Lecturer in Counselling and play a pivotal role in advancing our teaching excellence. You will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to your discipline, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to embrace new challenges.Your commitment to student learning will be reflected in your coordination and delivery of units, working with students on placement and supervision of research projects. As an innovative educator, you will forge strong connections with domestic and international stakeholders and industry.The successful applicant will have considerable experience as a professional Counsellor, and will hold (at minimum) a Master’s degree in counselling and clinical supervision qualifications.
The details
- Full time, continuing opportunity; 37.5 hours per week
- UC Level C, $134,096 pa - $154,203 pa + 17% Super
- Located in Bruce, ACT
What you’ll bring
Primary responsibilities
The occupant of this position will be required to:
- Prepare and deliver high-quality lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical classes, workshops and assessments, accommodating different modes of delivery as appropriate
- Undertake course and unit coordination
- Conduct clinical supervision and manage student placements in the counselling clinic
- Design and deliver authentic, innovative assessments
- Lead, promote and provide student support and guidance
- Liaise and work collaboratively with clinical partners regarding clinical placements
- Undertake continual professional development in education innovation
- Lead, promote and support excellence in disciplinary and interdisciplinary activities and scholarship
- Lead, promote and support collaboration within the Discipline, School, Faculty and University community
- Maintain personal academic standing, and work with colleagues to build local and national and recognition for the Discipline, School, Faculty and the University
- Lead, develop and maintain effective links with industry, relevant professional bodies, government departments (ACT and Commonwealth) and community groups relevant to the initiatives of the Discipline, School and Faculty
- Participate in broad administrative functions and management activities as required, including active participation in School, Faculty and University meetings, committees and outreach activities
- Contribute to a positive, inclusive culture in the faculty and University
- Other relevant duties by negotiation with the Discipline lead or Head of School
Eligibility requirements
- Extensive clinical experience in the delivery of counselling and clinical supervision
- Hold a post-graduate qualification in a field relevant to this position
- Ability to provide teaching at the tertiary education level
- Demonstrated experience in teaching online distance education programs at a tertiary educational level
- Demonstrated experience in course and unit administration
Next Steps
Interested? Applicants are requested to submit their CV and cover letter through the “Apply Now” tab on the UC Careers website.
For further information about the job itself, please contact Milli Blenkin - Discipline Lead in Counselling at [email protected] or calling +61 2 6201 2110.
For further information about recruitment, and any application questions, please contact the talent acquisition team at [email protected] or call +61 2 6206 3867.
Applications close at 11:55 pm on Sunday 28 July 2024.