Wilfrid Laurier University
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FACULTY OF SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
2-Year Limited Term Appointment – Psychology
The Department of Psychology invites applications for a 2-year Limited Term Appointment beginning July 1, 2025, subject to budgetary approval.
The Psychology Department has recently introduced a BA Psychology program at the new Laurier Milton campus (https://www.wlu.ca/future-students/undergraduate/campuses/milton.html) and we are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated scholar to teach in this new program. The successful applicant will be expected to teach within the following substantive areas: Clinical Psychology, Community Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and/or Social Psychology.
Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, candidates must have a PhD in Psychology or a closely related field with a background in Clinical Psychology, Community Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, or a related field consistent with the teaching needs listed above. We seek a qualified scholar with a record of excellence in university teaching and service. Evidence of an ongoing program of research in Psychology, and interest in student training are assets.
The candidate must have a passion for psychology education and student success. The successful candidate is also expected to have a demonstrated commitment to service to the University and the academic community, and to scholarly and/or professional activity. For more information on Limited Term Appointments at Laurier, please see Article 13.6 of the Collective Agreement (http://www.wlufa.ca/the-agreements-2/the-agreements).
As programming at the Milton campus will have an applied focus, we value a broad approach to the discipline of Psychology where the application of theoretical knowledge is key. Also, in line with our focus on experiential learning, we are seeking a candidate with an interest in incorporating experiential learning opportunities into the curriculum and mentoring undergraduate students including through the supervision of independent studies. Finally, the successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to the advancement of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI); you may discuss these efforts wherever they are relevant in your teaching, mentoring, service, lived experience, and scholarship. Please also note your major EDI-relevant contributions or experiences in your cover letter.
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the position will include:
• Teaching up to five one-term undergraduate courses per year in Psychology.
• Engaging students in innovative and effective teaching methods, including experiential learning.
• Advising and mentoring students in their academic and career pursuits.
• Participating in departmental meetings and university service activities.
• Pursuing scholarly activities in a substantive area of Psychology, which may include scholarship related to teaching and pedagogy.
The Department of Psychology is home to more than 30 full-time faculty members researching and teaching in social, developmental, and community psychology, and in cognitive and behavioural neuroscience. The Department of Psychology values collegiality, a collaborative approach to faculty interaction, and a supportive work environment. Applicants can learn more about the Department of Psychology at https://students.wlu.ca/programs/science/psychology/index.html.
Applicants should submit: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier, a statement of current and prospective research interests, copies of up to three publications, and contact information for a maximum of three academic referees. Applicants are encouraged to include statements in their cover letter that speak to their experience with and commitment to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion (e.g., scholarship, teaching, mentoring, lived experience). Submit applications to:
Dr. Paul Mallet, Chair,
Department of Psychology,
Wilfrid Laurier University,
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3C5,
c/o Lucy Carreiro (email: [email protected]).
Electronic submission of applications is preferred. Applications will be accepted until Sunday April 13, 2025 at 11:59pm.
Aligned with Laurier’s Action Plan for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Indigeneity (https://www.wlu.ca/about/discover-laurier/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/index.html), the Department of Psychology is strongly committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in our hiring process and consideration of candidates with lived experience. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from diverse and equity-deserving groups including, but not limited to, individuals who are Black, Indigenous, or People of Colour (BIPOC) as well as those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, and differently abled. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at [email protected] . Candidates from other equity-deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at [email protected].
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obligated to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenships; however, all applicants must include one of the following statements in their cover letter:
Yes, I am a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
No, I am not a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
Members of designated groups must self-identify to be considered for employment equity. You may choose to self-identify in your cover letter, or may choose to self-identify, in confidence, to Ruth MacNeil, Senior Administrative Officer, Faculty of Science ([email protected]). Further information on the equity policy can be found at https://www.wlu.ca/about/governance/assets/resources/8.4-employment-equity.html
Applicants are encouraged to address any career interruptions or special circumstances that may have affected their record of research and teaching, in accordance with SSHRC and NSERC definitions and guidelines. To obtain a copy of this job description in an accessible format, please contact [email protected].
The Faculty of Science wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. All nominations and applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the appointment committee and a short list of candidates shall be interviewed. Only those applicants selected for the short list will be contacted.
We would like to acknowledge that Wilfrid Laurier University and its campuses are located on the shared traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabe (Anish-nah-bay) and Haudenosaunee (Hoe-den-no-show-nee) peoples. This land is part of the Dish with One Spoon Treaty between the Haudenosaunee and Anishnaabe peoples and symbolizes the agreement to share, protect our resources and not to engage in conflict. From the Haldimand Proclamation of Oct. 25, 1784 this territory is described as: “six miles deep from each side of the river (Grand River) beginning at Lake Erie and extending in the proportion to the Head of said river, which them and their posterity are to enjoy forever.” The proclamation was signed by the British with their allies, the Six Nations, after the American Revolution. Despite being the largest reserve demographically in Canada, those nations now reside on less than five percent of this original territory.
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