Program Director & Full-Time Tenure-Track MA CPSY Faculty

The Department of Counselling Psychology in Trinity Western University’s School of Graduate Studies invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position beginning August 1, 2026.

Professional specializations, research interests, and level of academic rank are open.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in higher education preferably in a graduate counselling program environment.

They will have an established program of scholarly research, taught graduate courses in the field, provided clinical supervision and thesis supervision to graduate students, and offered well-regarded clinical services in diverse settings.

Preference will be given to applicants with interests and experience in one or more of the following areas: mentoring women professionals and scholars, international student development, qualitative and quantitative research methods, child and youth counselling, psychopathology, or testing and assessment.

Applicants should normally be registered psychologists or eligible for registration in British Columbia.

Rank is open to match the qualifications of candidates.

As an evangelical Christian University community, we invite applicants who actively integrate Christian faith, personal development, scholarly research, and professional practice.

A Graduate Program Director will be a servant leader of outstanding Christian character who possesses the commitment, personal characteristics, insights and abilities not only of a strong faculty member but also those of an effective leader.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to supervise MA theses and consult in the diverse agency settings of the lower mainland of British Columbia.

The MA Program in Counselling Psychology at Trinity Western University is accredited with the Council on Accreditation of Counsellor Education Programs, offering both thesis and non-thesis programs of study to a wide diversity of students.

Graduates of the program successfully enter professional practice in psychology and counselling, and many go on to doctoral study in psychology, counsellor education, and related fields.

More information about Trinity Western’s School of Graduate Studies can be found at https://www.twu.ca/academics/school-graduate-studies .

Trinity Western University is a global Christian university of the arts, sciences, and professions located in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. Recognized for quality, TWU is consistently ranked among the top two universities in Canada for Educational Experience by the National Survey of Student Engagement; holds two Canada Research Chairs; wins National Championships in U Sports; and emphasizes experiential learning to prepare graduates to make a global impact. TWU has been developing leaders of character and competence for more than 50 years. Interested candidates are asked to carefully review the TWU Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant (available here ). Successful candidates must be willing to support these statements during their employment at TWU.