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About the University of Wisconsin-River Falls

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Founded in 1871, UW River Falls is a liberal arts university based in the Twin Cities region of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Twin Cities can be a great place for students to live and study, offering both a wide range of cultural locations such as the Weisman Art Museum and the Guthrie Theatre, and events such as the Great River Energy bicycle festival, and the 10,000 Laughs comedy festival.

There are a total of four colleges at UW River Falls; Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences, Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, and Education & Professional Skills. Among the graduate opportunities available to students are two Master of Business Administration courses, and there are also a wide range of Adult Completion Programmes.

Associated with the Music department is the St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra is a non-profit organisation dedicated towards exploring a wide variety of repertoire for its student performers, and performs concerts in the valley eight times a year.

Athletics teams are known as the Falcons, and compete in the NCAA Division III. There are five men’s sports programmes and nine women’s, including tennis, volleyball, and soccer. The new Falcon centre on campus is a 162,000 square feet facility that will house classrooms, a human performance laboratory, and state of the art gymnasiums.

Notable alumni of UW River Falls include comedian Michael Nelson, journalist and author Cathy Wurzer, congressman Mark Neumann, and astronaut Daniel Brandenstein. The university motto is ‘Global. Innovative. Excellent.’ 

South Hall and North Hall, built in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries respectively, have been placed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places for their cultural significance and stunning architecture.

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Australia, Maroochydore Apt/Sunshine Coast

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University of the Highlands and Islands

Australia, Maroochydore Apt/Sunshine Coast


Join UniSC’s growing counselling discipline and help shape the future of education, research and practice through impactful teaching, meaningful partnerships, and academic leadership across two senior roles. Senior Lecturer in Counselling & Associate Professor in Counselling School of Law and Society, UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs or UniSC Moreton Bay Campus, Petrie Academic Level C $144,979 - $167,068 or Academic Level D, $174,423- $192,092 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation with relocation assistance available Two full-time, ongoing appointments available School of Law and Society (SLS) Empowerment for Future-Ready Graduates Our vibrant school combines practicality, inspiration, and rigor to shape future-ready, socially responsible graduates. With a focus on quality teaching and learning, we prioritise employability and flexibility, equipping students with the skills to navigate complex practical, ethical, and social challenges. Our inclusive environment fosters independent thinking and collaborative teamwork. Together, we'll work towards achieving your ambitions and making a positive impact on both local and global scales. Join us in contributing and innovating for a more just future through the fields of law and society. The Opportunity The School of Law and Society at the University of the Sunshine Coast is seeking two experienced and passionate academics in Counselling: a Senior Lecturer (Level C) and an Associate Professor (Level D). These roles offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing and distinctive counselling discipline within a values-led, student-focused university environment. You will help shape the future of counselling education at UniSC through excellence in teaching, impactful research, and strong engagement with industry and community partners. 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Posted

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The Australian National University

Australia, Canberra


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