Education - Assistant Professor, 12-month term (Education Counselling Program)

Acadia University is located in Mtaban, Mi'kmaki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaw, Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet), and Peskotomuhkati (Passamaquoddy) people. It is committed to upholding the spirit and tenets of the Treaties of Peace and Friendship, as well as respecting the historical and contemporary contributions of African Nova Scotians to the land, culture, and life of the region. Acadia University is recognized as one of Canada’s premier undergraduate universities, offering a liberal arts education unique among post-secondary institutions. Acadia offers a stimulating, vibrant environment, on and off campus, where dedicated faculty inspire and challenge students to be their best through supportive, personalized learning environments, holistic education, and nurturing community engagement. Academic innovation and a technology-rich teaching and learning environment have garnered the University a reputation for excellence. Our progressive workplace is only one hour from Halifax in Nova Scotia's beautiful Annapolis Valley. With a progressive commitment to sustainability, the region offers locally crafted artisan food and beverage, with many communities embracing organic, fair-trade, and farm-to-table ideals. There is a small but vibrant francophone community in the Annapolis Valley, and the University campus is 6 kms from Grand-Pré National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that commemorates and celebrates Acadian contributions to the region.

The School of Education invites applicants for a twelve-month CLT position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2025. Acadia University offers Nova Scotia’s only Master of Education Counselling Program, accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Counsellor Education Programs (CACEP). Acadia University is one of four Universities in Canada to hold CACEP accreditation, which affirms the M.Ed. Counselling Program’s high standards and rigorous engagement in developing future counselling professionals and leaders. The Counselling Program is committed to ongoing efforts to attract and retain faculty from diverse ethnic, racial, gender, and personal backgrounds that reflect a diverse global society.

The successful candidate of the CLT in Counsellor Education and Supervision will join the M.Ed. Counselling Team with a focus on teaching and supervision. This position will involve coursework related to practicum preparedness and supervision. In addition, the successful candidate will also actively engage in service activities within the M.Ed. Counselling Program and School of Education.

Academic Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess a Master’s degree in Counselling, Counselling Psychology, Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related field, must be certified/licensed with a professional counselling body (e.g., Certified Counsellor, Registered Counselling Therapist, Registered Psychologist, or Registered Social Worker), and have a minimum of four years direct counselling experience post-graduation of their master’s degree. Applicants must have direct experience supervising pre-service counsellors and/or candidates. Applicants for this appointment must demonstrate a critical understanding and active engagement in the counselling profession from a stance of cultural humility and responsiveness, which centers on the principles and values of justice and equity. Prior experience in counsellor education and current or recent practice as a counselling professional is required.

How to Apply: Candidates are asked to submit their application in a single PDF document to [email protected]. Receipt of the application will be acknowledged via email.

Applications should include the following:

• position number (include in the subject of the submission email),
• a cover letter, including statements describing counselling and supervision theoretical framework and teaching philosophy and interests,
• a curriculum vitae, including relevant academic credentials and experience as a counselling practitioner, supervisor, and counsellor educator as well as current scholarly contributions (if applicable), and any other experiences you feel important for the committee consider.
• names and contact information (email and phone number) of three references. References may be contacted soon after the closing date if the applicant is short listed.

The application should be addressed to:

Mark Adam
Acadia University
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4P 2R6
Email: [email protected]

Acadia University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents shall be given priority. The University encourages applications from Indigenous people, African Canadians, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of any minority sexuality, gender identity or gender expression, and all intersections of these identities. Acadia embraces the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental in creating an expansive academic environment and champions diverse knowledge systems as pillars of academic excellence.

All applicants are required to submit an online Employment Equity Self-Identification Form as part of their application package. All information provided will be held in strict confidence by Human Resources and is not seen by the Committee. The form provides the option of self- identifying based on the applicant’s comfort level, including an option to not self-identify. Please note that failure to complete the form by the closing date will result in the disqualification of your application. Only candidates who have submitted a self-identification form can be considered as members of designated equity-seeking groups.

Closing Date: June 11, 2025

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodations that consider an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require any accommodations during the application and hiring process, please contact the School of Education Administrative Assistant to the Director [email protected].