Subject Matter Expert, Addictions Counselling
| Competition Number: 126004 | Type: Contract |
| Closing Date: August 31, 2025 | Category: Contract |
Medicine Hat College invites applications for program development experts for the School of Heath and Community Services. The SME will work in collaboration with the Dean, the Coordinator of the Addictions Counselling program, the Chair, and the Centre for Innovation and Teaching Excellence (CITE) team. This project is to be completed by June 30, 2026.
Course to be developed: ADDC 180 – Indigenous Ways of Healing Addictions
A little about the role:
Medicine Hat College is looking for an Indigenous subject matter expert who has knowledge of and experience working with Indigenous individuals recovering from addiction. ADDC 180 presents the history of addictions for Indigenous peoples through the lens of colonialism and residential schools. Indigenous concepts, healing, and ceremony relate to multigenerational trauma in a course that focuses on traditional ways and emerging methods for healing addictions in Indigenous communities.Details:
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Addictions Counselling or related field, such as Social Work. Master’s degree is preferred.
- At Minimum 5 years of experience working with Indigenous populations and/or addictions. Indigenous background preferred.
- Demonstrate competent level of knowledge for course material.
- Experience in teaching at a post-secondary level and with course/curriculum development is an asset.
- The ability to work collaboratively and make positive contributions as a team member.
- A commitment to student success.
Term of Contract: September 15, 2025 – June 30, 2026
Compensation: Up to maximum of $6000 upon completion of course development.
Please submit a cover letter quoting Competition #126004 with your resume, saved as a single document. Deadline for receipt of applications is August 31, 2025.
This position will require the successful candidate to present a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check.
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.