"Assistant Professor in Industrial/Organizational Psychology"

We invite applications for a three-year Limited Term Appointment position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. At Saint Mary’s University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment.

The successful applicant will join the 23-member Department of Psychology, which offers major and honours degrees (BSc and BA), MSc programs in Applied Psychology (Industrial/Organizational Psychology stream; Forensic Psychology stream), a PhD program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and certificate programs in Human Resource Management and Forensic Psychology. The applicant will also be able to participate and teach in two recently launched remote programs: the remote MSc I/O Psychology program and the remote Graduate Diploma in Personnel Psychology.

Job Information and Responsibilities: As Assistant Professor, the successful applicant will have a strong desire to help create excellent student learning experiences through curriculum development and delivery of undergraduate and graduate teaching, primarily in the areas of personnel psychology, organizational psychology, statistics, and research methods. They will develop and maintain an innovative, externally funded research program in their field, with student involvement at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and contribute to administrative service activities within the Department, the Faculty of Science, and the University.

Experience and Education Requirements: To be the successful applicant, you will have a PhD in I/O Psychology (or a closely related field), a demonstrated commitment to excellence in university teaching, a strong record of research and well-developed plan to establish an independent research program, and a plan to contribute positively to service activities within the university.

Application Details: Send complete applications by email to the I/O Psychology LTA Hiring Committee at psychfacultyjobs@smu.ca. Applicants should provide a single PDF file containing: a cover letter (including a clear statement of status as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident), curriculum vitae, teaching dossier, concise overview of your current and future program of research (maximum five pages plus two additional pages for references), and names and contact information for three academic referees. Optional: a statement detailing career interruptions or other special circumstances (maximum two pages). The Selection Committee will begin considering applications as they arrive. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. At Saint Mary’s University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact hr@smu.ca.