Part-time Professor, Fall 2026, IPA6135 (A00,B00,C00) in Ottawa, Ontario at Universite Saint-Paul
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Job Description
Fall term 2026
Vacancy: 1 | Salary: 23,153.76$ * |
*As indicated in Appendix A of the collective agreement for part-time professors.
Functions:
A Part-Time Professor is required for the following course:
Term | Course code
| Course title | Faculty |
Autumn 2026 | IPA 6135 (A00, B00, C00) | Internal clinical practicum in Individual counselling and psychotherapy I (Part 1 of 2 Theory) | Faculties of Human Sciences and Philosophy |
Description of the delivery mode (000): This type of course is offered in the classroom, in the presence of the professor and students
Date | Schedule | Mode of Delivery | Language |
September 9, 2026- December 9, 2026 | Monday 9:00AM-12:00PM Wednesday 9:00 AM-12:00PM Thursday 9:00AM- 12:00PM | In person | EN |
Course description: Introduction to basic trans-theoretical skills, client needs assessment (intake interview), charting, confidentiality and informed consent, and safe and effective use of self. Other topics covered include definitions of counseling and psychotherapy, roles of the psychotherapist, client motivation, phases of psychotherapy, empathy, eye contact, proxemics, paralanguage, silence, listening for verbal and non-verbal messages, closed, open-ended questions, summarizing, paraphrasing, emotional reflections, effectiveness of psychotherapy, problem formulation, goals/objectives, suicide risk assessment and crisis intervention as well as managing boundaries. Includes 6 hours of theoretical and practical learning, applied clinical exercises, as well as 1 to 2 hours of clinical practice (practicum) and 2 to 3 hours of supervision per week. Graded P/F.
Required experience and qualifications:
- Graduate degree (minimum an MA in Counselling, Psychotherapy or related field).
- Registration with a professional College.
- Significant clinical experience relevant to program concentrations (i.e. working with couples and families, working with adult clients).
- Relevant pedagogical skills for teaching the Practicum and ability to coordinate with the clinical supervisors.
- Passive proficiency in the second official language
- Sensitivity to multiple differences (including abilities, genders, and cultures) and to students' concerns.
- Proficiency with both in-person and online learning tools
Please submit your application (letter of intent and CV) online using the job posting system, by June 28, 2026, 11:59 PM.
Applicants must clearly indicate in their cover letter the specific course for which they are applying. They must also provide:
(1) a brief description of their approach to course content and teaching; and
(2) concrete evidence demonstrating how their academic background, teaching experience, research, and/or relevant professional experience align with the course requirements.
Please note that Saint-Paul University will prioritize the professors that are already affiliated with the University according to article 14.6 of the part-time professor’s collective agreement.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. We will be contacting only those candidates who have been chosen for the next step of the selection process.