University of Calgary
jobsnearcanada.com
Associate or Full Professor in Counselling Psychology, Werklund School of Education
Job ID: 35752
Location: Main Campus
Description
Associate or Full Professor in Counselling Psychology
The Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, invites applications for one appointment at the tenure-track rank of Associate or Full Professor, with research, professional practice, clinical expertise, and teaching experience in the area of Counselling Psychology. Preference will be given to those applicants with expertise in working with marginalized populations and/or social justice approaches.
The area offers a PhD and a thesis-based MSc in counselling psychology, with a course-based school counselling MEd program. The programs follow a scientist practitioner model of training and feature a strong commitment to social justice. Areas of strength for faculty in our program are: (a) community-engaged counselling, research, and advocacy; (b) diversity, intersectionality and marginalized groups; and (c) critical and systemic approaches to mental health and wellbeing, with a particular focus on youth, family, and school wellbeing.
The appointments will commence July 1, 2026, or at a mutually agreeable date.
Candidates must have:
• Evidence of eligibility for registration as a psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists, as registration is a requirement for this position;
• A doctorate in counselling psychology from a CPA- or APA- accredited program;
• 3-5 years of experience in counselling psychology (or related) professional practice commensurate with the rank;
• A strong record of research and knowledge dissemination, including publication in high-impact journals (commensurate with rank);
• A proven ability to obtain research funding commensurate with rank;
• Demonstrated capability in graduate-level teaching, graduate student supervision, clinical supervision;
• Demonstrated capability in teaching in areas of counselling psychology;
• Experience in online and blended teaching; and
• Engagement with local, national and international professional and other communities.
Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in working with marginalized populations and/or social justice approaches. Previous professional experience in K-12 school-based settings working with children, youth, and their families is also an asset.
Applicants at the associate professor level must present evidence of an established, externally funded research program, outstanding academic publication record, evidence of outstanding teaching and graduate supervision, a demonstrated ability to lead research teams, and evidence of academic service and/or leadership.
Applicants at the full professor level must present evidence of a well-established funded research program, a strong publication record, evidence of successful teaching and graduate supervision, and evidence of established academic engagements in professional and other communities.
Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and references.
Information about programs and research in the Werklund School of Education and Educational Psychology programs can be found at our website.
The closing date for applications is October 15, 2025
Applications should be addressed to
Dr. Dianne Gereluk, Dean
Werklund School of Education
University of Calgary
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the University of Calgary careers site and include in one combined PDF:
• Curriculum vitae,
• Cover letter, please include the following:
• Outlining fit with the position
• Summarizing experience in teaching, supervision, research, community engagement, and clinical practice
• Present and aspiring contributions to the field
• Names and contact information for three referees.
Questions regarding this opportunity should be addressed to Dr. Dianne Gereluk by email ([email protected])
Our comprehensive benefits and pension program is designed to promote a productive level of health and well-being to staff members through coverage for health, dental, life insurance, income protection for disability, and retirement income planning. To learn about our comprehensive benefits package please visit this link.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Werklund School of Education, click here.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada’s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada’s most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada’s leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world’s cleanest cities and has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover/motivation letter where (jobsnearcanada.com) you saw this job posting.