Teaching - Tertiary (Education & Training)
Full time
The Department of Psychologyin theSchool of Medical and Life Sciencesat Sunway University welcomes interested candidates to submit their resumes for the above-stated job vacancy with the following job specifications:
Responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in counselling, including foundational theories, counselling techniques, and other specialized topics.
Mentor, guide, and advise students on academic progression and career prospects.
Supervise counselling practicum and internship placements to ensure students receive practical training in clinical settings.
Engage in scholarly activities, such as conducting research, publishing scholarly articles, and presenting at professional conferences.
Contribute to departmental and university-level activities, including committee work and involvement in campus initiatives.
Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative teaching methods, curriculum enhancements, and community outreach programmes.
Requirements:
Possess a Master's or a Doctoral degree in Counselling or a related field from an accredited institution.
Licensure as a professional counsellor with the Board of Counsellor Malaysia (compulsory) and others.
Experience in counselling practice, counselling supervision, consultation as well as research. Specialized expertise in a particular area would be an added advantage (e.g., trauma counselling, substance abuse counselling, family therapy, multicultural counselling, etc.)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong commitment to uphold ethical standards and promote cultural competence in counselling practice.
Prior experience in teaching counselling courses at the college or university level with online or hybrid teaching modalities would be an added advantage.
Demonstrated ability to integrate technology into counselling education and practice.
Prior experience in setting up/managing a counselling centre in Malaysia or experience in conducting counselling sessions virtually would be an added advantage.
We thank all applicants for expressing their interest in this vacancy. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.#J-18808-Ljbffr