Clinical Psychology – Assistant or Associate Professor

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The Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology at USask is undergoing a multi-year expansion. This expansion will include additional tenure-track clinical faculty, increases to the clinical student body, targeted funding for clinical psychology trainees, the addition of multiple Staff Psychologists, and a CRC Tier II Chair in Digital Mental Health Interventions.

We are committed to hiring outstanding scientist-practitioners who can make significant contributions to the research and training missions of the department and graduate program. The ideal candidates will have a doctoral degree (completed or near completion) in clinical psychology from an accredited or equivalent program, a strong research record, evidence of effectiveness in teaching and clinical/research supervision, and completion of (or in-progress) an internship in an accredited or equivalent setting. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in teaching, research, and graduate clinical/research supervision. They will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally funded research program.

The clinical psychology program, which provides generalist clinical training, was established in 1971 and has been continuously accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) since 1990. The Department of Psychology and Health Studies has 22 faculty members, and 5 affiliate members from St. Thomas More College. There are over 75 graduate students completing an MA or PhD across four graduate programs: Cognition and Neurosciences; Culture, Health, and Human Development; Applied Social, and Clinical Psychology. We also offer undergraduate BSc and BAs in Psychology, a BASc in Health Studies, and Honours degrees. We value interdisciplinary research, and collaborations involving members across programs in our department is common.

The College of Arts and Science offers a dynamic combination of programs in the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences. There are approximately 10,500 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the College, and 300 faculty members, including 9 Canada Research Chairs. The College emphasizes student and faculty research, interdisciplinary programs, community outreach, and international opportunities.

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community, and a full range of leisure opportunities.

The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly activities; and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 26,000.

Salary bands for this position for the 2022-2023 academic year are: Assistant Professor $99,945 to $120,099; Associate Professor $120,099 to $140,253.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

To apply for these positions, please submit:

1. Curriculum vitae
2. 2-5 page cover letter detailing:
– Your research and clinical practice, past present and future
– How your area of expertise would contribute to the Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology and to the Department of Psychology and Health Studies
– Evidence of teaching experience
– Teaching interests at the graduate and undergraduate level

3. Maximum of 3 representative publications
4. Statement of teaching and clinical supervision philosophy

Finally, applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference sent to:

Jorden A. Cummings, PhD., R.D. Psych. (Chair of Search Subcommittee)
Department of Psychology & Health Studies
College of Arts and Science
University of Saskatchewan
9 Campus Drive, Room Arts 154
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada S7N 5A5
Phone (306) 966-7147, Fax: (306) 966-6630
jorden.cummings@usask.ca

For further information about the Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology, please see
https://artsandscience.usask.ca/psychology/programs/clinical-psychology.php

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled. We aim to have the appointments commence July 1, 2025, however, start dates are negotiable.

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