Lecturer and Teaching Fellow roles in Counsellor Education

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Applications are invited for these exciting opportunities as Lecturer (full-time, continuing) and Teaching Fellow (full-time, fixed-term for 3 years, or could be part-time if preferred) within our Counsellor Education programmes.

The University of Waikato Counsellor Education programmes are known nationally and internationally for their focus on narrative approaches to counselling.

We are looking for dynamic individuals who will bring their excellent practice and research record and a recognised contribution to the counselling profession to contribute to a team dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and postgraduate supervision. As a Lecturer, you will maintain and develop original scholarship and research, and for both roles undertake professional/community/iwi service activities in the Counsellor Education field. You will have the skills and experience to provide leadership and innovation in teaching.

The level of appointment will depend on the successful candidate's relevant skills, knowledge, and experience and salary will be in the range of Lecturer from $87,500 to $104,322 per year and Teaching Fellow from $76,904 to $107,931 per year pro rata based on skills, knowledge, and experience brought to the role.

Please see the links for detailed position descriptions for Lecturer and Teaching Fellow.

After reading the position descriptions, for a confidential conversation about the role, don't hesitate to get in touch with Professor Sally Peters, Head of School, by email at sally.peters@waikato.ac.nz

Ko wai koe? - Who are you?

You will have a quality record of professional experience in counselling and a desire to bring your expertise to our Counsellor Education programme. You might have scholarly achievements or be interested in developing these as a Lecturer. For both positions, demonstrated teaching experience at all levels of study is required.

A relevant Masters degree and professional registration is required along with recent counselling practice and professional supervision experience. It is essential to be a member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors or other relevant professional organisation.

A PhD in counselling or a relevant discipline is preferred but not required. Undertaking one would be supported for the Lecturer role.

You will have broad and in-depth knowledge of narrative therapy and mediation, social constructionist theory, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and whakaaro Māori, and counselling ethics. The University is committed to Māori and Pacific learner success and it would be strongly desirable to have understanding of bicultural approaches and knowledge of Māori and Pasifika perspectives.

Ko wai mātou? - Who are we? 

Te Wānanga Toi Tangata Division of Education provides innovative approaches to both education and educational research. Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education offers quality academic programmes at undergraduate level, and a range of programmes from across both taught and research postgraduate. Our programmes are research-informed and delivered through high-quality academic staff catering for domestic and international students. As a leader of education in New Zealand, we are committed to enhancing education through teaching, research and professional services.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? - Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you'll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students, and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.

Ko te Tangata - For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications close on 17 November 2024.

Requisition number: 1002033

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