Position Overview:
Providing quality training since 1996, Rhodes Wellness College is recognized as a leader in counselling, wellness & coaching.
We offer a warm and vibrant environment with a team that's committed to their own growth and wellness, as well as that of the students. Our students are diverse, curious and engaged with their learning. This is not your typical educational institution, so if you're looking for something different and exciting, you could be a good fit. We use the experiential learning model. Through active participation students develop new skills, attitudes and approaches to working with clients.
We are looking for qualified counsellors and experienced educators to join our faculty. We are currently looking for instructors for a variety of courses including (but not limited to):
- Addictions Counselling,
- Employment Counselling
- Theories & Methods of Counselling,
- Trauma Counselling,
- Human Development,
- Relationship Counselling,
- Professional Practice & Ethics,
- Family & Youth Counselling,
- Mental Health Counselling, and
- Personal and Business Development.
Course duration ranges from 45 - 48 hours in length and are taught as modules from Monday to Thursday or Friday from 9:00 - 1:00 or 1:30 pm PST (course dependent). Courses are taught synchronously online via Zoom, therefore it is not a requirement that you are able to teach from campus, which is located Downtown Vancouver.
Suitable candidates will have experience teaching online using an experiential learning approach and have a Master's of Counselling Psychology degree or equivalent in related field. All course materials are provided - no curriculum development is required.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Facilitate engaging, interactive and effective lessons synchronously online using Zoom.
2. Meet course learning objectives and integrate course readings and course evaluation, the student course notes package to prepare students for the final evaluation and written exam; this will require the instructor to create daily lesson plans with lectures, instructor demonstrations, student demonstrations, skill practices individual & group class presentations, and discussion of assigned readings, all with an emphasis on experiential exercises.
3. Grade all student assignments and the written exam.
4. Submit all marks and final grades within two weeks from the end of the course.
5. Provide administration with an invoice for services provided.
6. Comply with Rhodes Wellness College's policies and guidelines.
Knowledge and Qualifications:
Master's of Counselling Psychology degree or equivalent in related field is required.
Industry standard training and experience (minimum two years of experience in field of study combined with accepted certification or diploma).
Member of CPCA, BCACC, CRPO, or other recognized Canadian Counselling association.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Familiarity with experiential learning.
Experience teaching online education to adult learners; Post-secondary teaching experience preferred.
Reliable internet connection to support teaching online via Zoom.
remote work