"Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology"

DescriptionThe Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Calgary is seeking to fill a tenure-track position in Clinical Psychology at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position is expected to involve an equal emphasis on research and teaching. The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain an active independent research program and contribute to teaching and research supervision in both undergraduate and graduate programs. The candidate will also contribute administrative service to the department, the faculty, the university, the community, and the profession. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.

Clinical Psychology PositionThe successful candidate for the Clinical Psychology position will hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology by the appointment date, be eligible for registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists, and have interest in supervising graduate students. We encourage applications from candidates specializing in one of two focus areas:

1. Infant and Child Clinical Psychology: Ideally, this position will advance clinical research integrating developmental and psychosocial perspectives to improve outcomes for children and families. The successful candidate will join the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI) and collaborate with existing initiatives, such as One Child Every Child, fostering interdisciplinary partnerships and expanding research impact. The role will complement UCalgary’s overarching research focus on Health and Life, as well as equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) and transdisciplinary strategic initiatives.
2. Adult Clinical Psychology: Ideally, this position will adopt neuroscientific approaches to understanding and treating mental illnesses, integrating methods such as neuroimaging, computational modeling, neuromodulation, and biomarker discovery. The successful candidate will join the Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI) to advance Brain & Behavior initiatives. This role aligns with UCalgary's Ahead of Tomorrow strategic research theme of Health and Life, EDIA, and transdisciplinary initiatives, as well as the strategic priorities of the Faculty of Arts, Health and Wellness and Connection, Community, and Culture.

Evaluation CriteriaThe Department of Psychology is a research-intensive department with high standards in teaching. All candidates must present evidence of research excellence and originality, demonstrated potential for teaching excellence at all levels and suitability for graduate supervision, and ability (or strong potential) to secure competitive external funding. With respect to teaching, course design, pedagogical practices, and assessments of learning should be centered on an intentional effort to create an inclusive environment and equitable opportunity for learning. These criteria will be judged based on the quantity and quality of publications to date; teaching dossier with ratings or other indications of quality; awards, scholarships, and other recognitions for research and teaching excellence; and record of competitive funding, including competitive awards and fellowships. Additional criteria include evidence of knowledge mobilization/translation, community engagement, service to community and profession, and commitment to EDIA.

How to ApplyInterested individuals must submit their application via the 'Apply Now' link on our UCalgary Careers webpage: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/17010491-assistant-professor-clinical-psychology-department-of-psychology.

All applications must be received by January 30, 2026, at which time the Academic Selection Committee will begin reviewing applications to select applicants to invite for on-site interviews.

Applicants should be aware that the website allows for only four attachments, which should be organized to contain the following (which may require documents to be merged):

• A cover letter, in which applicants should clearly indicate what position they are applying for and outline how their background and experience make them a good fit for the position.
• A curriculum vitae, including the name and contact information of three referees, and written permission to the Chair of the Selection Committee to contact the referees for letters of references.
• A statement of research interests (not to exceed two pages).
• A teaching dossier (not to exceed 10 pages, exclusive of appendices). For more guidance on development of a strong teaching dossier, see: https://taylorinstitute.ucalgary.ca/resources/teaching-dossiers
• An Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion statement (not to exceed one page).

The University recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Applicants should feel free to identify any obstacles or challenges they may have experienced in their pursuit of an academic career. Selection committees have been instructed to consider, and be sensitive to, the impact of career interruptions when assessing the candidate's academic productivity.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.

ContactsQuestions regarding the position and qualifications can be directed to the Search & Selection Committee Chair for the Clinical Psychology hire, Brandy Callahan (brandy.callahan@ucalgary.ca).

Questions regarding EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca).

Requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).