Lecturer in Counselling

theuniversityofauckland· Arts and Education
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📍 Auckland📍 Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand📍 nzFull time💰 USD 100K–119K

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Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland creates globally transformative impacts through its distinctive strengths in world-leading research, scholarship, teaching and collaborative partnerships, inspired by its unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The School of Education and Social Practice within Te Pūtahi Mātauranga | Faculty of Arts and Education is seeking a Lecturer in Counselling to contribute to our postgraduate Counsellor Education Programme.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the education of future counselling professionals through a programme that combines counselling theory, research and supervised professional practice. You will contribute to postgraduate teaching, research supervision and curriculum development, while maintaining strong connections with the counselling profession and wider community.

We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in integrative counselling practice and professional supervision. Expertise across the wider counselling curriculum is also advantageous, particularly in areas such as trauma-informed practice, counselling children and families, or culturally and contextually responsive practice.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Teaching and contributing to the development of postgraduate counselling courses.
  • Supervising Master's and doctoral research students and contributing to curriculum development and scholarship.
  • Developing an active research profile and contributing to collaborative research.
  • Building strong relationships with the counselling profession and wider communities, and contributing to the academic and collegial life of the Programme, School and Faculty.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) permanent position (subject to continuation).

The workload split is 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service.

The salary range for this role is $99,788 - $119,204 per annum.

Remuneration depends on experience and achievements, and is aligned with our Academic Standards policy.

For more detailed information on the role accountabilities and requirements, please review the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You are a qualified and experienced counselling professional with expertise in integrative counselling practice and professional supervision. You bring a strong commitment to counsellor education and the continued development of counselling practice, together with a thoughtful, reflexive and relational approach to working with students and diverse communities.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

  • A completed doctorate, relevant counselling qualifications and professional counselling experience.
  • Membership of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors or a comparable professional counselling organisation.
  • Experience teaching and/or supervising at postgraduate level, with the ability to contribute to high-quality curriculum delivery and development.
  • An active or developing research profile, with demonstrated potential for continued research productivity.
  • Strong knowledge of integrative counselling practice and professional supervision, alongside an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its implications for professional practice.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

As New Zealand’s largest, highest ranked and most comprehensive research intensive university, we are committed to supporting your career with:

  • Excellent research, teaching, and campus facilities
  • Generous Research & Study Leave
  • Full range of research and leadership development programmes

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Auckland is a vibrant cosmopolitan and growing city with a population of 1.8m (greater Auckland area). The University is located in the metropolitan centre and commercial heart of Aotearoa New Zealand. We have an abundance of natural features, including four stunning harbours, accessible coastline, native bush and moderate temperatures, which help us retain our reputation as one of the best cities in the world to live.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of Sunday 13 September to be considered.

Please include your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in and suitability for the role. Please direct enquiries to Jay Marlowe (Associate Head of School) via jm.marlowe@auckland.ac.nz. Please note while we are happy to answer your questions, we do not accept applications via email.

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Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

 

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