Assistant Professor of Counselling or Clinical Psychology (Tenure Track) WHAT WE

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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Applications are invited for a tenure track position in psychology. The successful candidate will have a background in counselling or clinical psychology and must be able to teach courses in introductory psychology and supervise honours students. Along with courses in the candidate’s area of expertise they should be able to teach amongst the following: Community Psychology (Psyc 337), Health Psychology (Psyc 359), Communication and Counselling Skills (Psyc409), Studies in Clinical Psychology (Psyc 411), Psychology of Trauma (Psyc 413), Current Issues in Psychopathology (Psyc 455). This is a research stream appointment and the teaching load is 3/3.

Course descriptions may be found online at https://stmu.ca/academics/academic-calendar/

As the largest and fastest growing undergraduate program at StMU, the Psychology department consists of approximately 300 students and 15 faculty. We currently offer degrees in the following: a 3-year BA in Psychology, a 4-year BA Psychology Major, and a (competitive) 4-year BA Psychology Honours.

ABOUT ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY:

St. Mary’s University is a dynamic and innovative teaching and research university located on a beautiful historic site. We provide affordable, accredited and highly valued degrees in the Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education. Founded in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and as the only independent Catholic university in Canada, 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 became a proud member of Universities Canada in 2022, and has over 1000 full- and part-time students, approximately 200 full- and part-time faculty and staff, and an average class size of 25.

Located in Mohkínstsis (Calgary) on the ancestral territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, and, Piikani First Nations), the Tsuut’ina and Îyârhe Nakoda Nations, as well as the Metis Nation, Region 3, St. Mary’s is focused on developing the whole person: mind, body and spirit.

Consistent with our Catholic values, St. Mary’s University is committed to fostering an institutional culture that values, supports, and promotes equity, human rights, respect, and accountability within our community. St. Mary’s is a university where all are welcome and inclusive excellence is important. We are committed to removing barriers for those who have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society.

APPOINTMENT START DATE: July 1st, 2025

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES: (point form descriptions)
•PhD in Psychology (must have by date of appointment)
•Previous teaching experience.
•Record of research and publication or strong potential.
•Ability to promote, or at least respect, the institution’s Catholic mission and identity
•Ability to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as Truth and Reconciliation.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

As a part of the St. Mary’s University family, eligible employees receive a competitive compensation package and comprehensive total rewards program that includes, but not limited to, a group benefits package, health spending account, RRSP matching, generous time off, and tuition remission. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATIONS:

Applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statements of research and teaching philosophy, supporting letters of reference should be submitted directly via email to careers@stmu.ca in word or pdf format, with the Subject Line of: “Assistant Professor of Psychology” by end of day on February 1st, 2025. We are unable to accept applications and dossiers through third party platforms.

St. Mary’s University is an equal opportunity institution committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. We hire on the basis of merit and are passionate about building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment for students, staff and faculty, where diversity in all areas is celebrated and valued. Support services and accommodations are available if required to ensure an equitable, and inclusive working environment. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, questions regarding equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility can be sent to the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee (EDI@stmu.ca) and requests for accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process can be sent to Human Resources (careers@stmu.ca). Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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