Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-Psychology Employee Group URFA Collective Agreement Consideration Open to the Public. CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Academic Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
The Department of Psychology at the University of Regina is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with expertise in developmental psychology. The anticipated date of commencement is July 1, 2025, depending on the availability of the successful candidate.
Duties of the successful candidate will include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, honours and graduate thesis supervision, participation in departmental activities, and administrative service within the department. The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent program of research in developmental psychology that would be eligible for Tri-Council and/or Canada Foundation for Innovation funding.
The University of Regina’s Strategic Plan 2020-2025 (kahkiyaw kiwâhkômâkaninawak – All Our Relations) emphasizes Well-being and Belonging as a strategic priority, which includes prioritizing and supporting research in mental health. The Department of Psychology has been recognized as #1 in Canada and #2 in the world in research quality, and is frequently ranked among the top psychology departments in Canada. The Department offers two graduate programs, including the Experimental and Applied Psychology Graduate Program and the Clinical Psychology Graduate Program. The latter is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association and has an on-site state-of-the-art Psychology Training Clinic. The Department maintains good relations with a number of health care, policing, research, and other educational facilities both within Regina and throughout the province.
Position Requirements
Applicants must have a PhD in psychology. The successful candidate should also show clear promise of excellence in research and teaching and should be willing and able to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in developmental psychology and research methods. The ability to teach courses related to quantitative psychology and/or cognitive psychology at the undergraduate and graduate level is an asset.
Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2025.
Physical Demands Pay Grade Faculty Assistant Professor Salary Range As Per URFA Collective Agreement Status Tenure-Track Work Hours Duration (if Term/Temporary) Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Please direct inquiries to Dr. Gordon Asmundson, Head of Psychology,
[email protected].
Special Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2025.
To apply, applicants must electronically submit the following documents via the online Human Resources portal https://urcareers.uregina.ca/
- a cover letter describing how the applicant meets the criteria for the position.
- an up-to-date curriculum vitae.
- a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
- a statement of research interests, accomplishments, and future directions; and
- unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (please note: if successfully shortlisted for an interview, official transcripts sent directly from the post-secondary institutions will be required).
Those candidates contacted for an interview will be asked to have original transcripts and letters of reference sent directly to: Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Regina, 3737 Wascana Parkway, Regina SK, S4S 0A2, or to
[email protected].
Please direct inquiries to Dr. Gordon Asmundson, Head of Psychology,
[email protected].
All candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants representing designated diversity groups are encouraged to self-identify on their application.
The University will work to achieve a reasonable accommodation for candidates under the University of Regina’s Workplace Accommodation Policy:
https://www.uregina.ca/policy/browse-policy/policy-EMP-080-005.html. The University is committed to ensuring accommodation requests are considered on an individual basis, and reasonable accommodation plans are developed taking into account (i) the Bona Fide Occupational Requirements associated with the position, (ii) the restrictions and/or proposed accommodations based on current and relevant medical documentation, and (iii) undue hardship. Candidates may contact the Healthy Workplace Advisory at
[email protected] if they feel they may require accommodation.
Diversity Statement
The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.
