Faculty of Health Sciences- Instructor II (Addictions Counselling) Two-Year Term
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About the role
Job Title
Faculty of Health Sciences- Instructor II (Addictions Counselling) Two-Year Term
About the University
It’s your time to shine!
Work where the world comes to create, discover and learn.
We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge’s second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada’s destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada’s top small cities.
Rank
Instructor
Tenure Information
Term
Position Details
The Faculty of Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Instructor position in the Addictions & Mental Health Counselling Program for a two-year term. The successful candidate will facilitate counselling skills training labs, teach in the undergraduate program, and may act as a faculty liaison for student internship experiences. The position will commence August 1, 2025.
Qualifications
A completed Master’s degree in Counselling, Social Work, or a related field is preferred for this role. Additionally, the applicant should have a professional practice background in the field of addictions and mental health and active registration with a regulatory body. It’s essential for the applicant to have excellent professional judgment and boundaries, as this role may involve working with students and agencies in practicum settings. Practical interpersonal and communication skills are also crucial; teaching experience at the post-secondary level is an asset.
Academic Setting
The Faculty of Health Sciences currently offers undergraduate and graduate education. Undergraduate programs include Aboriginal Health, Addictions Counselling, Nursing, Public Health and Therapeutic Recreation. The University of Lethbridge has a reputation for providing a high-quality education and has been ranked highly for research activities among institutions of our size in Canada. The university website, www.uleth.ca, contains more information about our institution. For more information about the Faculty please visit our website at www.uleth.ca/hlsc.
Remuneration
You will receive an excellent salary commensurate with your experience, as well as benefits package and relocation assistance. Please visit the University of Lethbridge website to view the economic benefits package outlined in the University of Lethbridge Academic Staff Collective Agreement.
Employment Equity
Fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative at the University of Lethbridge. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online and include a cover letter, contact information for three academic/professional references who will be asked to provide reference letters, a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and if available, evidence of teaching effectiveness. Referees will be contacted directly with information on how to submit their reference letters; the application submission will automatically trigger this request for your reference. The deadline for applications is July 13th, 2025.
For enquiries about this position, please get in touch with Pam Smith, Administrative Manager, Faculty of Health Sciences, at pamela.smith4@uleth.ca
Position Category
Other
Faculty
Faculty of Health Sciences
Campus
Lethbridge
About University of Lethbridge
The University of Lethbridge (also known as uLethbridge and U of L) is a publicly funded comprehensive academic and research university, founded in the liberal education tradition, located in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, with two other urban campuses in Calgary and Edmonton. The main building sits among the coulees on the west side of the Oldman River.uLethbridge is a member of the Alberta Rural Development Network.
Faculty of Health Sciences- Instructor II (Addictions Counselling) Two-Year Term
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Title
Faculty of Health Sciences- Instructor II (Addictions Counselling) Two-Year Term
About the University
It’s your time to shine!
Work where the world comes to create, discover and learn.
We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge’s second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada’s destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada’s top small cities.
Rank
Instructor
Tenure Information
Term
Position Details
The Faculty of Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Instructor position in the Addictions & Mental Health Counselling Program for a two-year term. The successful candidate will facilitate counselling skills training labs, teach in the undergraduate program, and may act as a faculty liaison for student internship experiences. The position will commence August 1, 2025.
Qualifications
A completed Master’s degree in Counselling, Social Work, or a related field is preferred for this role. Additionally, the applicant should have a professional practice background in the field of addictions and mental health and active registration with a regulatory body. It’s essential for the applicant to have excellent professional judgment and boundaries, as this role may involve working with students and agencies in practicum settings. Practical interpersonal and communication skills are also crucial; teaching experience at the post-secondary level is an asset.
Academic Setting
The Faculty of Health Sciences currently offers undergraduate and graduate education. Undergraduate programs include Aboriginal Health, Addictions Counselling, Nursing, Public Health and Therapeutic Recreation. The University of Lethbridge has a reputation for providing a high-quality education and has been ranked highly for research activities among institutions of our size in Canada. The university website, www.uleth.ca, contains more information about our institution. For more information about the Faculty please visit our website at www.uleth.ca/hlsc.
Remuneration
You will receive an excellent salary commensurate with your experience, as well as benefits package and relocation assistance. Please visit the University of Lethbridge website to view the economic benefits package outlined in the University of Lethbridge Academic Staff Collective Agreement.
Employment Equity
Fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative at the University of Lethbridge. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online and include a cover letter, contact information for three academic/professional references who will be asked to provide reference letters, a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and if available, evidence of teaching effectiveness. Referees will be contacted directly with information on how to submit their reference letters; the application submission will automatically trigger this request for your reference. The deadline for applications is July 13th, 2025.
For enquiries about this position, please get in touch with Pam Smith, Administrative Manager, Faculty of Health Sciences, at pamela.smith4@uleth.ca
Position Category
Other
Faculty
Faculty of Health Sciences
Campus
Lethbridge
About University of Lethbridge
The University of Lethbridge (also known as uLethbridge and U of L) is a publicly funded comprehensive academic and research university, founded in the liberal education tradition, located in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, with two other urban campuses in Calgary and Edmonton. The main building sits among the coulees on the west side of the Oldman River.uLethbridge is a member of the Alberta Rural Development Network.