"Assistant Professor in Developmental Psychology"

The Department of Psychology in Trinity Western University’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is now accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Developmental Psychology. The position begins August 16, 2026.

Our ideal candidate will have a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. They will be required to teach undergraduate courses in developmental psychology, including infant/child psychology, adolescence, and adulthood and aging, as well as those in their area of research specialization. An interest and aptitude for teaching advanced undergraduate statistics would also be highly valued. In addition to teaching, our ideal candidate will also have the demonstrated ability to develop an active research program in their field. As part of this, they will be expected to mentor and advise undergraduate students, supervise undergraduate student research projects, and establish collaborative research relationships with local community organizations. Active participation in department and university service is also required. Applicants must have completed (or be close to completing) their PhD in Psychology or Clinical Psychology. More information about Trinity Western’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences can be found here.

Trinity Western University is a global Christian university of the arts, sciences, and professions located in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. Interested candidates are asked to carefully review the TWU Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant (available here). Successful candidates must be willing to support these statements during their employment at TWU.

All prospective faculty are required to submit the following as part of their online application: a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; verification of doctoral (or terminal) degree; signed Statement of Faith and Community Covenant; and a document (no more than two pages) which describes how you anticipate your Christian faith would influence your teaching and scholarship if you were a faculty member at TWU.

Trinity Western University encourages applications from all eligible candidates who are able to commit to the university’s mission, values, and Christian identity as articulated in its Statement of Faith and Community Covenant. We are committed to an ethic of inclusion and to the equal treatment of all persons without discrimination in accordance with human rights law. We particularly invite applications from indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Benefits of working at TWU include: a comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, dental, and insurance and an RRSP matching program; annual statutory holidays (14) with generous vacation accruement; tuition benefit for TWU undergraduate and graduate level courses; Torch tuition scholarship for dependents; free access to TWU’s fitness/gym facilities and the Norma Marion Alloway Library; discounts and perks for on-site stores and local shops; wellness benefits; free recreational equipment rentals; free employee parking; special community events; Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP); and a positive Christian fellowship environment.

Annual salary ranges: Assistant Professor: $69,602 - $90,367.