Assistant Professor of Psychology, Adult Development and Aging; Tenure-Track

Assistant Professor of Psychology, Adult Development and Aging (Tenure-Track) ABOUT ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY

Our Vision:
To be the preeminent Catholic University in Canada, known as a centre of academic excellence providing a vibrant and engaged student experience that prepares authentic leaders committed to the service of others.

Our Mission:
Open to all and grounded in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, St. Mary’s University educates the whole person to inspire and empower tomorrows engaged, global citizens for the future.

Our Values:
As a Catholic community, we value being Welcoming and Serving of all, Academic Excellence, and Faith.

As an independent Catholic university in Canada, with a strong emphasis on liberal arts and sciences, St. Mary’s University prepares its students to live with integrity, compassion and confidence while embodying a compassionate commitment to ethics, social justice, and respect for diversity of opinion and belief. St. Mary’s is focused on developing the whole person: mind, body and spirit. For more information about St.

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Applications are invited for a tenure-track (research- or teaching-stream) position in psychology. The successful candidate will have a background in Adult Development and Aging and must be able to teach courses in introductory psychology and supervise honours students. Along with courses in adult development and aging, the candidate should be able to teach in areas such as Cognition and/or Social Psychology.

Course descriptions may be found online at

• Instruction and assessment of students in the relevant course content, adhering to learning outcomes
• Maintain excellent communication with students, staff, faculty, and Area Chair
• Supervise Honours students
• Meet the requirements for teaching, research, and service

APPOINTMENT

START DATE:

July 1, 2027

• A PhD in psychology (must be in-hand by date of appointment)
• Previous teaching experience
• Record of research and publication or strong potential (if applying for research-stream)
• Police information check may be required

• Alignment with institution values and strategic plan pillars.
• Upholding core competencies associated with the institution’s four pillars.
• Knowledge of, and respect for, the institution’s Catholic mission and identity.
• Fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as Truth and Reconciliation.

As a part of the St. Mary’s University community, eligible employees received a comprehensive compensation and total rewards package that includes, but is not limited to, a group benefits package, health spending account, RRSP matching, and generous paid time off. For more information on our offerings visit

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