Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology

Description

The Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Calgary is seeking to fill a tenure-track position in Clinical Psychology at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position is expected to involve an equal emphasis on research and teaching. The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain an active independent research program and contribute to teaching and research supervision in both undergraduate and graduate programs.

The candidate will also contribute administrative service to the department, the faculty, the university, the community, and the profession. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.

The successful candidate for the Clinical Psychology position will hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology by the appointment date, be eligible for registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists, and have interest in supervising graduate students. We encourage applications from candidates specializing in one of two focus areas:

The Department of Psychology is a research-intensive department with high standards in teaching. All candidates must present evidence of research excellence and originality, demonstrated potential for teaching excellence at all levels and suitability for graduate supervision, and ability (or strong potential) to secure competitive external funding. With respect to teaching, course design, pedagogical practices, and assessments of learning should be centered on an intentional effort to create an inclusive environment and equitable opportunity for learning.

These criteria will be judged based on the quantity and quality of publications to date; teaching dossier with ratings or other indications of quality; awards, scholarships, and other recognitions for research and teaching excellence; and record of competitive funding, including competitive awards and fellowships. Additional criteria include evidence of knowledge mobilization/translation, community engagement, service to community and profession, and commitment to EDIA.

Interested individuals must submit their application via the 'Apply Now' link. All applications must be received by January 30, 2026, at which time the Academic Selection Committee will begin reviewing applications to select applicants to invite for on-site interviews.

Applicants should be aware that the website allows for only four attachments, which should be organized to contain the following (which may require documents to be merged):

• A cover letter, in which applicants should clearly indicate what position they are applying for and outline how their background and experience make them a good fit for the position.
• A curriculum vitae, including the name and contact information of three referees, and written permission to the Chair of the Selection Committee to contact the referees for letters of references.
• A statement of research…