Assistant Professor of Teaching (Tenure-Track) in Psychology

University of British Columbia

The Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia–Vancouver campus (psych.ubc.ca) encourages applications for a tenure-track appointment in Psychology at the level of Assistant Professor of Teaching (in UBC’s Educational Leadership stream; see ctlt.ubc.ca/programs/all-our-programs/teaching-and-educational-leadership), with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. We are looking for applicants with strong records of: (1) scholarly teaching, and (2) educational leadership—especially in the areas of curriculum or program development/renewal, to complement our learning enhancement team. Experience conducting mixed methods research would be an asset. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of impactful educational leadership and excellence in teaching.

The Department of Psychology is a leader in research and education — rankings place us amongst the strongest departments in the world.

Prior to the start date of the position, the successful applicant will have been awarded a PhD in Psychology or a related field. The successful candidate would be expected to teach a range of existing courses within the Department of Psychology.

As this is a tenure-track position, the successful candidate will be reviewed for reappointment, tenure, and promotion in subsequent years, in accordance with the Collective Agreement. For a description of the Assistant Professor of Teaching rank and criteria for reappointment and promotion, visit: http://www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty-relations/collective-agreements/appointment-faculty/

How to apply:
Applications are to be submitted online through the Department of Psychology’s Internal Resources website at: https://psyc.air.arts.ubc.ca/assistant-professor-of-teaching-tenure-track/. Applicants should upload the following required documents by the deadline in this order:
• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• a teaching dossier that includes: (1) statement of teaching philosophy that demonstrates a research-informed approach to teaching psychology and examples of the candidate’s philosophy in practice (maximum 2 pages); (2) record of courses taught including class sizes (if not already included in the CV); (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness, including student course evaluations and peer-review of teaching reports, if available; and (4) examples of pedagogical materials such as syllabi and assessments.
• an educational leadership dossier that includes: (1) statement of past and potential contributions to educational leadership (maximum 2 pages; see link above for UBC’s definition of educational leadership); (2) examples of any published or unpublished scholarship of teaching and learning or other educational leadership contributions; and (3) and examples of prior curriculum or program development/renewal work.
• a statement (maximum 2 pages) that details (a) how your personal experiences, perspectives, or skill-sets relate to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), broadly understood; (b) how your present or past educational leadership, teaching, and/or service support the success and inclusion of students, research participants, and/or other stakeholders from diverse and/or historically underrepresented backgrounds; and (c) how you foresee contributing to our departmental commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. [Please note that this statement will be read as a standalone document and should include all relevant information even if aspects are also discussed in other submitted materials.]
• a document that provides the names, titles, and contact information for 3 referees. [Please note that we do not require letters of reference for your initial application. However, your listed references should be willing to provide a letter of reference at a later date should your candidacy progress.]

The deadline for applications is October 1, 2025.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range is $8,333/month – $9,167/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The Department of Psychology is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and advancing Indigenous priorities in accordance with a 5-year strategic growth and hiring plan (see https://psych.ubc.ca/about/equity-inclusion/). As one part of the initiative, we are committed to ongoing hiring of new faculty members who share a commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice, including expanding our departmental diversity in the broadest sense. Applicants who wish to learn more about how equity, diversity, and inclusion are valued, fostered, and celebrated in our department are welcome to contact Amori Mikami, Professor and Associate Head of Equity Diversity and Inclusion (mikami@psych.ubc.ca).