Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track), Psychology

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The Department of Psychology at St. Jerome’s University, a public Roman Catholic university federated with the University of Waterloo, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2026 (subject to budgetary approval). All applicants must hold a PhD in Psychology and must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will have training, teaching, and research expertise in the area(s) of Health or Forensic Psychology (or both). Strong preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate their ability to teach both introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in either or both of these areas. The ability to teach quantitative methods and statistics as well as integrate qualitative perspectives is an asset. The successful candidate is also expected to have an active and productive research program and is expected to supervise undergraduate Honours theses. A commitment to participating in university service is also expected.

The Psychology program at St. Jerome’s offers Honours, Double Honours, Four-Year General, Three-Year General undergraduate degrees. For further information about the Department, visit https://uwaterloo.ca/st-jeromes/psychology. Visit the University of Waterloo Undergraduate Calendar for information on the Psychology plans https://uwaterloo.ca/academic-calendar/undergraduate-studies/catalog#/programs?group=Psychology and courses https://uwaterloo.ca/academic-calendar/undergraduate-studies/catalog#/courses?group=Psychology%20(PSYCH)

As of May 1, 2025, the base salary for an Assistant Professor is $96,135.

At St. Jerome’s, we embrace and celebrate the philosophy of educating the whole person – intellectually, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Our commitment to academic excellence and to the integration of knowledge, research, and experiential learning allows us to inspire learning and discovery not only in our students but also in those with whom we interact. We foster a respectful, inclusive community that is centred on the well-being of our students and the promotion of the common good, consistent with the ideals of the contemporary Roman Catholic Church. The faculty at SJU are members of the St. Jerome’s Academic Staff Association.

Located in Waterloo, Ontario, we are on the traditional territory of the Attawandaron, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our University is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted in 1784 to the Six Nations that includes 10 kilometers on both sides of the Grand River. We give thanks for the privilege to work and live on this land, and we are committed to building respectful relationships with Indigenous people and communities, to enhance our knowledge, and learn how we can have an active role in reconciliation.

Complete applications from interested candidates will include:

• Cover letter detailing interest in and suitability for the position – clearly state how your training and experience make you an excellent fit for the Psychology program. Please indicate how you see your teaching and research will contribute to the Psychology program and to interdisciplinary scholarship in health and/or forensics.
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching dossier – include evidence of excellence and innovation in teaching
• Outline of current and future research agenda (one page)
• Two sample publications
• Contact information for three referees – to be contacted if your application is shortlisted

Send applications by email to Dr. John K. Rempel, Chair, Department of Psychology, St. Jerome’s University: [email protected]. All applications must be submitted by January 5, 2026.

The University respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity and welcomes people from all religious, cultural, and socio-demographic backgrounds who embrace the importance of equity, diversity, inclusion, and truth and reconciliation as a central component of the University’s Catholic mission. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. For further information on St. Jerome’s University, visit https://uwaterloo.ca/st-jeromes/.

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