Assistant/Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology

The University of Regina is a vibrant and growing campus in a province with a booming economy (Saskatchewan has the lowest rate of unemployment in Canada). As part of an ongoing expansion of the Clinical Psychology Graduate Program, the Department of Psychology at the University of Regina is seeking applications for a tenure-track position in Clinical Psychology at the rank of Associate/Assistant Professor. Area of clinical research specialization is open. Anticipated date of commencement is Jan 1, 2024 or July 1, 2024, depending on the availability of the successful candidate.

Duties of the successful candidate will include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, honours and graduate thesis supervision, supervision of clinical practicums, and participation in departmental activities. The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent program of research in clinical psychology that would be eligible for Tri-Council and/or Canada Foundation for Innovation funding.

The University of Regina’s Strategic Plan 2020-2025 (kahkiyaw kiwâhkômâkaninawak – All Our Relations) emphasizes Well-being and Belonging as a strategic priority, which includes prioritizing and supporting research in mental health. The program in Clinical Psychology at the University of Regina is committed to the scientist-practitioner model and is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association. The Clinical Psychology Graduate Program has an on-site state-of-the-art Psychology Training Clinic and is in the process of expanding the number of training seats available annually. The Department maintains good relations with a number of health care, research, and other educational facilities both within Regina and throughout the province.

Applicants must have a PhD in clinical psychology from a CPA- or APA-accredited program and must be eligible to be registered as a Psychologist in Saskatchewan. The successful candidate should show clear promise of excellence in research, teaching, and clinical work and should be willing and able to teach graduate level courses in assessment and intervention.

Please direct inquiries to Dr. Gordon Asmundson, Head of Psychology, [email protected].

To apply, applicants must electronically submit the following documents via the online Human Resources portal http://www.uregina.ca/hr/careers/opportunities.html1. an up-to-date curriculum vitae;

2. a cover letter describing how the applicant meets the criteria for the position;

3. a statement of teaching philosophy;
4. evidence of teaching effectiveness;

5. a statement of research interests, accomplishments, and future directions;

6. unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (Please Note: if successfully shortlisted for an interview, official transcripts sent directly from the post-secondary institutions will be required. Those candidates contacted for an interview will be asked to have original transcripts and letters of reference sent directly to: Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Regina, 3737 Wascana Parkway, Regina SK, S4S 0A2, or to [email protected].);
7. a statement of clinical strengths and interests (uploaded under “Other”)

Given that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of excellent academic records, candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience or career interruptions to allow for a careful and fair assessment of their application.

All candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants representing designated diversity groups are encouraged to self-identify on their application.

The University of Regina is committed to an equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University encourages applications from all individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities/racialized groups, Indigenous people, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation, and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.

The University will work to achieve a reasonable accommodation for candidates under the University of Regina’s Workplace Accommodation Policy: https://www.uregina.ca/policy/browse-policy/policy-EMP-080-005.html. The University is committed to ensuring accommodation requests are considered on an individual basis, and reasonable accommodation plans are developed taking into account (i) the Bona Fide Occupational Requirements associated with the position, (ii) the restrictions and/or proposed accommodations based on current and relevant medical documentation, and (iii) undue hardship. Candidates may contact the Healthy Workplace Advisory at [email protected] if they feel they may require an accommodation.

The review of applications will begin on November 30, 2023 and will continue until positions are filled.

The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.