"1-year Limited Term Appointment in the Department of Psychology"

King’s University College at Western University, situated on the traditional territories of the Anishnaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak, and Chonnonton peoples, invites applications for a 1-year Limited Term Appointment in the Department of Psychology, effective July 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. King’s University College is affiliated with Western University a large, world-class university. King’s students enjoy learning in smaller classes led by outstanding faculty on a small, beautiful campus while enjoying the experiences of being part of a comprehensive university. As a Catholic university, King’s emphasizes the value of each individual and the importance of social justice. Faculty, employees and students from all faiths and backgrounds are welcome. Respect for the human person is behind our commitment to diversity, accessibility, social justice and to building the common good. King’s is home to approximately 3500 full- and part-time students from across Canada as well as 35 other countries.

King’s University College is situated in London, Ontario. With a diverse population of over 530,000 people, London is currently the 11th largest city in Canada and offers its residents and visitors big-city appeal mixed with small-town charm. To learn more about London, please visit https://www.ledc.com.

DESCRIPTION:
The successful candidate will teach courses in the area of research methods and statistics using R/Jamovi, with a combination of courses in Research Methods in Psychology classroom and laboratory instruction, and classroom instruction for Experiential Research Methods and Analysis, and/or Correlational and Multivariate Research Methods and Analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will bring/have a PhD in Psychology (or closely related applied discipline) and have proficiency with R/Jamovi. A commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching is expected. Demonstrated evidence of high-quality teaching at the university level in classroom and/or virtual environments, experiential learning, curating and/or producing digital learning resources and assessments using a range of tools and technologies from course design through to delivery will be an asset. Candidates should also show promise for research in psychology or relevant disciplines and a willingness to supervise undergraduate thesis/capstone projects.

Candidates must have full proficiency in written and spoken forms of English.

SALARY RANGE:
The academic rank will be determined based on experience, and the salary will be set in accordance with the Collective Agreement in effect at the time of hiring. The starting base annual salary (effective May 1, 2026) is $111,334, plus experience increments for each year of experience to a maximum as outlined within the Collective Agreement. Actual Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and assigned academic rank.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applications should include the following, ideally packaged into a single PDF.

1. Cover letter that explains how the candidate’s qualifications align with the job description and the department, as well as how they will contribute to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization;
2. curriculum vitae;
3. short statements of research and teaching interests;
4. evidence of effective and innovative teaching, including teaching evaluations;
5. copies of a maximum of three publications or dissertation chapters; links to other papers
6. the names and contact details of three academic referees (we will request letters for only those candidates who are considered for the interview stage)

These materials should be submitted electronically no later than April 8, 2026. To apply please click HERE.

For any questions regarding the position please contact:

Dr. Laura Melnyk Gribble
Chair, Department of Psychology
King’s University College
Psychology.Chair@kings.uwo.ca