Dalhousie University invites applications from qualified candidates for a 0.5FTE 1-year limited term Instructor position (potential for renewal) in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, affiliated with our CPA Accredited Clinical Psychology Program. The position is available to start as early as July 1, 2026 with teaching expected to start in the Fall term.
Dalhousie University (www.dal.ca) is located in the vibrant ocean-side city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, which offers an excellent quality of life, including active local food, arts, and music scenes, easy access to outdoor activities, and high-quality health and education centres. Dalhousie University’s Psychology and Neuroscience Department is the top Psychology and Neuroscience Department in Atlantic Canada. The department is one-of-a-kind and was established for research into what makes humans and animals behave the way they do, as well as to understand the structure and function of the nervous system. Dalhousie University’s Clinical Psychology PhD program is based on a scientist-practitioner model and is designed to give our graduates a thorough grounding in science, research and clinical practice. Students are focused on research from the beginning of the program. Students also start applied training in their first year and continue throughout the program. Due to our emphasis on the science of psychology, our program produces clinical psychologists who blend the ideals of research and service.
The Instructor will teach three clinically-focused psychology courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and contribute to the department through various service activities (e.g., committee work). The position requires the applicant to be physically present in Halifax for various duties, though some components of teaching may also be handled online. The preferred online learning management system at Dalhousie is Brightspace.
Research is not a required component of this position. However, in keeping with the nature of the Psychology and Neuroscience Department, we will support the successful applicant in developing or continuing to develop their research program, if desired.
Candidates must have completed a PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology and a CPA or an APA accredited residency and should be registered in the province of Nova Scotia or eligible for registration. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated teaching excellence and experience in teaching both graduate and undergraduate psychology courses.
To guarantee review of application, please apply by July 8, 2026. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted at https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21117.
Applications should include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching dossier including evaluations received in previously taught university courses; 4) a statement of teaching interest and past teaching experiences; and 5) a list of at least three referees.
This position is a part of the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Bargaining Unit.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.
If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.
