"Assistant Professor in Psychology"

The Department of Psychology at St. Jerome’s University, a public Roman Catholic university federated with the University of Waterloo, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2026 (subject to budgetary approval). All applicants must hold a PhD in Psychology and must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service.

The successful candidate will have training, teaching, and research expertise in the area(s) of Health or Forensic Psychology (or both). Strong preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate their ability to teach both introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in either or both of these areas. The ability to teach quantitative methods and statistics as well as integrate qualitative perspectives is an asset. The successful candidate is also expected to have an active and productive research program and is expected to supervise undergraduate Honours theses. A commitment to participating in university service is also expected.

The Psychology program at St. Jerome’s offers Honours, Double Honours, Four-Year General, Three-Year General undergraduate degrees. For further information about the Department, visit https://uwaterloo.ca/st-jeromes/psychology. Visit the University of Waterloo Undergraduate Calendar for information on the Psychology plans and courses.

As of May 1, 2025, the base salary for an Assistant Professor is $96,135.

Complete applications from interested candidates will include: a cover letter detailing interest in and suitability for the position; a curriculum vitae; a teaching dossier including evidence of excellence and innovation in teaching; an outline of current and future research agenda (one page); two sample publications; and contact information for three referees to be contacted if your application is shortlisted.

Send applications by email to Dr. John K. Rempel, Chair, Department of Psychology, St. Jerome’s University at sjupsych@sju.ca. All applications must be submitted by January 5, 2026.

The University respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity and welcomes people from all religious, cultural, and socio-demographic backgrounds who embrace the importance of equity, diversity, inclusion, and truth and reconciliation as a central component of the University’s Catholic mission. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.