"Tenure-Track/Tenure at Assistant/Associate Professor in Psychotherapy"

Algoma University is seeking a Tenure-Track/Tenure at Assistant/Associate Professor in Psychotherapy. The position is located in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, within the Psychology Department, with a preferred start date of July 1, 2026 (negotiable).

Qualifications: Candidates must have completed a terminal master's degree or PhD/PsyD in Psychotherapy, Counseling, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or other clinical science discipline. They must be registered or eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario, the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, or the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Candidates should demonstrate an academic record of excellent teaching, clinical supervision, and practice in psychotherapy, with expertise in teaching courses such as empirical foundations of psychotherapy, microskills in psychotherapy, cultural responsiveness, trauma-informed psychotherapy, and professional ethics. Willingness to supervise graduate student research projects is required. Specialized expertise in modalities like DBT, CBT, IFS, or ACT, and knowledge of complex and developmental trauma, is an asset. A relevant academic background, research portfolio, and record of teaching excellence are necessary. Experience with remote/online/hybrid instruction is desirable.

Application Process: Application packages should include a letter of application, a current CV, a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., peer and/or student evaluations) or a statement of the candidate's approach to clinical supervision and mentorship, a research plan (up to two single-spaced pages), sample publications (optional), and the names, contact information, and relationship of three referees (one preferably the most recent immediate supervisor). Materials should be submitted as a single combined PDF file.

Candidates must submit their application electronically to Dr. Laurie Bloomfield, Acting Dean of Science, via this link. Applications received by 4:00 pm EST on December 12, 2025, will be assured of consideration, though the position remains open until filled. The position is subject to budgetary approval and is open to all qualified applicants, with preference given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Algoma University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from equity-deserving groups.