Faculty of Education - Counselling Psychology Sessional Lecturer

At the University of Lethbridge, we speak in perspectives.

We are located in the heart of traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory in southern Alberta with campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary. ULethbridge is more than a place to learn — it’s a place to build a career and make a lasting impact. We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions with more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students. We are an inclusive university that values diverse experiences and backgrounds. Our people are our greatest strength, and we are dedicated to fostering growth and success for all of our people.

Together, we transform lives and communities.

The Faculty of Education at the University of Lethbridge is seeking a Sessional Lecturer to teach courses within the Master of Counselling and MEd Counselling Psychology programs in the Winter 2027 term.

Specific courses include:

• CAAP 6617 Research and Program Evaluation Skills – This course is offered asynchronously. Candidates should possess significant experience with teaching research and program evaluation classes and/or conducting similar research.

• EDUC 5621 Counselling Psychology: Ethics and Professional Practice – This course is offered on campus in Lethbridge once per week. Candidates should possess significant experience with teaching ethics and/or have significant professional exposure to ethics. Candidates for this class must be Registered Psychologists in Alberta.

• EDUC 5706 Counselling Psychology: Interventions – This course is offered on campus in Lethbridge once per week. Candidates should possess significant experience with teaching interventions and/or have significant professional experience in delivering evidence-based interventions. Candidates for this class must be Registered Psychologists in Alberta.

Applicants with a graduate degree in psychology or related discipline are invited to apply. Previous experience teaching at the graduate level is an asset.

Individuals contracted as a Sessional Lecturer will be asked to become an Associate Member of the School of Graduate Studies.

Individuals seeking Sessional Lecturer positions teaching within the B.Ed. program should apply separately to the undergraduate program.

A cover letter, full curriculum vitae, and the names of three references should be addressed to Dr. Lisa Starr, Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Lethbridge, 4401 University Drive, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1K 3M4.

The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.

The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.