Counselling psychology instructor (Cnps 50%)

Closing Date: August 23, 2026 External

Closing Date

• August 23, 2026 # of Openings: 1 *Salary Information: Faculty Pay Scale Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Workplace Type: Hybrid Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required. Employee Group: Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association) Days of Work (BCGEU): Hours of Work (BCGEU): Hours per Week (BCGEU): Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is more than just a place to learn; it's a university powered by the people who live and work here—students, staff, and faculty alike. As one of BC’s Top Employers, we strive to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning. Join us today and transform your future! COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY INSTRUCTORS POSITION TYPE: REGULAR (50%) POSITION START: January 1, 2027 (Spring) FACULTY OVERVIEW: Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is the fourth largest university in the province of British Columbia and serves communities in a unique regional environment south of the stɑl̓əw̓/stó:lō/Fraser River in the lands known today as British Columbia. The name ‘Kwantlen’ comes from the Kwantlen First Nation in whose traditional territory the University is located. Chief Joe Gabriel of the Kwantlen First Nation bestowed the name on the institution, resulting in Kwantlen First Nation and Kwantlen Polytechnic University having a long history of partnership. The University's campuses are located on the traditional and ancestral territories of the q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), SEMYOME (Semiahmoo), sc̓əwaθən (Tsawwassen), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Peoples. Kwantlen Polytechnic University values current and emergent relationships with Indigenous communities and is embarking on a pathway to addressing systemic change. A leader in innovative, interdisciplinary education with a teaching-focused mandate, KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve the highest standards of academic performance. Our many programs of study provide applied learning and broad-based university education. Within KPU, the Faculty of Arts has over 6000 full-time students and over 400 faculty members from across the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Entertainment Arts. The Faculty of Arts includes 19 departments and over 20 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Faculty of Arts is also home to the Canada Research Chair in South Asian Literary and Cultural Studies. Many of our programs offer opportunities for experiential education through practicums, co-ops, international field-schools and exchanges, service learning, community engagement, and research collaborations. For more information about the Faculty of Arts, please visit our website at: https://www.kpu.ca/arts. Educational Studies at KPU is a small but growing department. We currently offer a B.A. Minor in Counselling and an Education Stream. We are primarily a teaching-oriented university and department, and the successful candidate will also be expected to engage in university and departmental committee work as well as in community outreach. It is expected that all faculty members shall engage in an ongoing process of professional development. Further information about the Educational Studies department may be found at: http://www.kpu.ca/arts/edst. POSITION OVERVIEW: This position involves teaching four course sections per year, primarily during the summer term, with the potential for additional teaching assignments based on program needs and enrolment demand. Preference may be given to candidates who are available and interested in increasing their teaching load as opportunities arise. We are seeking faculty with demonstrated expertise and professional experience in counselling psychology to teach sections from the following courses:
• CNPS 3310 Theories of Counselling
• CNPS 3320 Career Counselling and Career Education
• CNPS 3330 Cultural Considerations in Counselling
• CNPS 4300 Counselling Relationships and Basic Skills
• CNPS 4310 The Reflective Practitioner
• CNPS 4330 Group Facilitation The full list and descriptions of our Counselling Psychology courses is available at Counselling Psychology (CNPS) | Faculty of Arts < Kwantlen Polytechnic University Academic Catalog. More information concerning the working conditions for a faculty member are outlined in Article 12 of the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

• A minimum of Master's degree in Counselling Psychology or Clinical Psychology from an accredited program. Preference will be given to those with a PhD in Counselling Psychology or Clinical Psychology
• Extensive experience and exceptional record teaching undergraduate university courses in counselling psychology
• Experience supervising students practicing individual and group counselling skills
• A strong understanding of the value of, and a demonstrated commitment to, a broad liberal arts tradition in education
• Demonstrated potential to create courses that will contribute to the expansion of the department APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Candidates are asked to submit:
• A cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Evidence of undergraduate teaching success (including course syllabi/outlines and course evaluations)
• Sample of research or other publication
• Copies of transcripts of graduate degrees
• A list of three professional referees able to comment on your teaching ability and academic accomplishments A complete application includes all of the documentation listed above. Please combine your documents into one single document when submitting your application. *SALARY INFORMATION: Placement on the salary scale will be dependent on level of education and relevant teaching experience. Advancement up the pay scale is based on FTE and employment status. This competition is for a maximum FTE of 50% (Regular). When possible, priority will be given to the candidate(s) who can maximize the FTE either individually, or collectively, as such please indicate on your application your preferred workload percentage. This competition could also be used to add candidates to our Qualified Faculty List, therefore also please indicate on your application if you are interested in being added to this list. Total Rewards As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more! Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards. Note to Applicants Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca. Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check. We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.