Counselling Lecturer

Counselling Lecturer – Manukau Institute of Technology

Permanent full-time role (1 FTE, 34 hours per week)

Our School of Health & Counselling seeks a highly motivated counsellor to join as a Lecturer in the Bachelor of Applied Counselling programme.

The programme is grounded in a pluralist and person-centred approach to counselling and is guided by the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ensuring culturally responsive and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

You will teach and support students in a blended learning environment, which requires extensive involvement in both online and onsite classes.

The role includes facilitating engaging learning experiences, integrating pluralist and person-centred counselling approaches, and embedding Te Tiriti principles throughout teaching and practice.

You will deliver high-quality teaching in the Bachelor of Applied Counselling programme, support students in developing practical counselling skills and theoretical knowledge, contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and moderation processes, participate in team meetings and professional development activities, and have active involvement in research.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum of 3 years' counselling practice experience or significant counselling experience

Current membership with NZAC or NZCCA

Background in teaching or a strong passion for embarking on a teaching career

Master's qualification in counselling or a relevant field (or working towards one)

Adult teaching qualification at Level 5 or above

Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills

Commitment to bicultural practice and a strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles

Ability to teach effectively in a blended delivery model (online and onsite)

Deliver high-quality teaching in the Bachelor of Applied Counselling programme

Support students in developing practical counselling skills and theoretical knowledge

Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and moderation processes

Participate in team meetings and professional development activities

Active involvement in research

Application details

Applications will be reviewed as they come in and interviews may commence prior to the closing date of Sunday, 30th November

The closing date may be brought forward depending on the quality of applications.

To apply, please click the "apply now" button.

For further information, contact Shallu Tokas, People and Culture,

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