Instructor(s), Addictions Counselling
| Competition Number: 125134 | Type: Faculty |
| Closing Date: April 30, 2025 | Category: Full-Time, Term-Certain |
Medicine Hat College’s School of Health and Community Services invites applications for 2 full-time Instructor(s) in our new Addictions Counselling program. These are one-year, full-time, term-certain appointments commencing July 1, 2025, with a high likelihood of renewal.
A little about the role:
The Government of Alberta has provided two years of funding to Medicine Hat College to establish an Addictions Counselling program as part of the Mental Health Professions Enrolment Expansion initiative. This university transfer and diploma completion program is both rigorous and distinctive, equipping students with comprehensive knowledge across various dependencies, including substance abuse, gambling, eating and sexual disorders, as well as developing their multilevel intervention skills.
Details:
- Practical experience in the field of Addictions Counselling.
- A diploma in Addictions Counselling, a Bachelor's degree in Counselling, Health Sciences, or a related field (a Master's degree in a relevant field is preferred).
- Experience teaching in a post-secondary educational environment.
- A combination of post-secondary education and relevant work experience may also be considered.
Please submit a cover letter quoting Competition #125134 with your resume, saved as a single document. Deadline for receipt of applications is April 30, 2025.
This position will require the successful candidate to present a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check.
All faculty who are newly hired, or are on temporary contracts, must provide official transcripts verifying their qualifications. Degrees conferred outside of Canada must be accredited by the Province of Alberta, International Qualification Assessment Service (IQAS), Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, to be valid and recognized by Medicine Hat College.
Please indicate in your cover letter where you first saw the ad for this position. Submit your application by one of the following methods:
- Email (You can select the "Apply Now" button.) Please send your application as an attachment in either .doc,.docx,.pdf or .rtf formats (only).
- Canada Post
Applications will not be accepted via fax
Medicine Hat College
Human Resources
299 College Drive S.E.
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6
E-mail: hr@mhc.ab.ca
Medicine Hat College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Only applicants being granted an interview will be contacted. All others are thanked for their interest.