Sessional Lecturers, Counselling

At ACAP we change lives.
We equip our students with a deep understanding of human behaviour, the skills to make a positive difference and the resilience to enjoy long, healthy careers.

ACAP,

The Australian College of Applied Professions, is Australia's leading independent provider of tertiary education, delivering accredited courses in psychology, counselling, coaching, criminology, social work, law, and business management and leadership (MBA).
ACAP is seeking a number of dedicated sessional Counselling Educators who are passionate about their field and excited to teach the next generation of professionals.

Opportunities are available at both our Sydney and Melbourne Campuses.

We are seeking experts in one or more of the following subject matters:

Neuroscience Counselling and Psychotherapy Grief therapy Trauma Counselling Group work Counselling Children and Young People Philosophies and Theories of Counselling Cross Cultural Counselling Ethical Decision Making in Counselling and Psychotherapy Mental Health Counselling Research and Contemporary Counselling Approaches Creative Arts Counselling and Narrative Therapy Contemporary Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Sessional Tutoring involves:

Teaching classes including tutorials, intensive workshops, and engaging with students through online forums.
Marking assignments and performing administrative tasks associated with the classes.
Teaching from the Sydney CBD or Melbourne CBD campus.
Full time or part time for a specific period, with the opportunity in exceptional circumstances, to assume the role of Unit Coordinator.

The candidates we seek will ideally have:

Experience working in a tertiary education institution.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with all levels of the College.
Excellent scholarly expertise and/or industry expertise.
Breadth of Counselling industry expertise.

Essential qualifications for the candidates:

A Counselling qualification, at least Masters.
Membership or eligibility for membership of PACFA or ACA.

ACAP focuses on shared values and strengths across our teams, you will work together with others committed to transforming lives through education in a purpose-driven, engaging, and supportive team environment.
If the below is important to you, you will flourish here

Student-focused approach with the highest standards of student experience and outcomes.
Working in a vibrant, growing team that is committed to innovative teaching.
A collegial and collaborative environment dedicated to academic excellence.
An appreciation and utilisation of transferable skills.
Cultural responsiveness: We attract students from 40+ nationalities, so your work will have far-reaching community benefits.

Diversity and Inclusion:

ACAP promotes and embraces an inclusive and diversified workforce.
We believe equality, flexibility and diversity in the workplace delivers a rich and collaborative environment for our employees, students, and clients.
We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and diverse community groups.
Please note applicants require full working rights in Australia.

Successful candidates may need to undergo criminal records and working with children check.

How to apply:

Submit your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your interest in the role.

There is no close date for applications as sessional staff is an ongoing requirement.

Confidential discussions will be arranged via telephone or email with potentially suitable applicants.

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