Assistant and Associate Professors in Counselling Psychology

University of Calgary

Job ID: 29850
Location: Main Campus

We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III.

Position Description

The Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, invites applications for two appointments at the tenure-track rank of Assistant Professor, or appointments with tenure as Associate Professor, with research, professional practice, clinical expertise, and teaching experience in the area of Counselling Psychology. Preference will be given to those applicants with experience in early years counselling, and/or LGBTQ2+ mental health, Indigenous counselling for children and adolescents.

The area offers a PhD and a thesis-based MSc in counselling psychology, with a course-based school counselling MEd program currently in development. The programs follow a scientist practitioner model of training and feature a strong commitment to social justice. Areas of strength for faculty in our program are: (a) community-engaged counselling, research, and advocacy; (b) diversity, intersectionality and marginalized groups; and (c) critical and systemic approaches to mental health and wellbeing, with a particular focus on youth, family, and school wellbeing.

The appointments will commence July 1, 2024, or at a mutually agreeable date.

We are seeking a scholar who must have:
• Evidence of eligibility for registration as a psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists, as registration is a requirement for this position;
• A doctorate in counselling psychology (or related discipline within professional psychology) from a CPA- or APA- accredited program;
• Completed a CPA- or APA- accredited predoctoral internship;
• 3-5 years of experience in counselling psychology (or related) professional practice commensurate with the rank;
• A strong record of research and knowledge dissemination, including publication in high-impact journals (commensurate with rank);
• A proven ability to obtain research funding (commensurate with rank);
• Demonstrated capability in graduate-level teaching, graduate student supervision, clinical supervision;
• Demonstrated capability in teaching in areas of counselling psychology;
• Experience in online and blended teaching; and
• Engagement with local, national and international professional and other communities.

Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• early years counselling;
• Indigenous and/or LGBTQ2+ mental health counselling for children and adolescents; and,
• psychological assessment and/or quantitative methodologies.

Previous professional experience in K-12 school-based settings working with children, youth, and their families is also a strong asset.
Applicants at the assistant professor level must present evidence of an on-going research program beyond the doctoral dissertation, a publication record, evidence of successful teaching, and evidence of some engagement with professional and other communities.

Applicants at the associate professor level must provide evidence of an established, externally funded research program, a strong publication record, evidence of successful teaching and graduate supervision, and evidence of established academic collaborations and engagement in professional and other communities.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the `Apply Now’ link at:

https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/13304061-assistant-or-associate-professor-counselling-psychology-werklund-school-of-education

In your application, please include as one combined PDF:
• Curriculum vitae,
• Statement outlining research, post-secondary teaching and leadership experience,
• Evidence of collaboration/engagement with professional and other communities
• Brief description of present and aspiring contributions to the field,
• Reprints of two (2) representative academic publications,
• Names and contact information for three referees.

Information about programs and research in the Werklund School of Education can be found at our website.

The closing date for applications is October 16, 2023

Applications should be addressed to:

Dr. Jennifer Lock, Vice Dean
Werklund School of Education
University of Calgary

Questions regarding this opportunity should be addressed to Dr. Dianne Gereluk, Dean by email (dean.werklund@ucalgary.ca)

Our comprehensive benefits and pension program is designed to promote a productive level of health and well-being to staff members through coverage for health, dental, life insurance, income protection for disability, and retirement income planning. To learn about our comprehensive benefits package please visit:
https://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/benefits-pension

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

Additional Information

To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website. For more information visit Careers in the Werklund School of Education.

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.