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TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY | School of Social Sciences

Laurentian University

The Psychology program in the School of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts, at Laurentian University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with specialization in Clinical Psychology. The preferred start date is July 1, 2027.

Candidates must have completed a Clinical PhD degree by the start date of the appointment and relevant experience can be an asset. The successful candidate will have the following essential qualifications:

  • A doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from a CPA or APA accredited program.
  • Be registered, or eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario.
  • Candidates who do not meet the registration requirements are invited to include a detailed plan indicating how they plan to meet the essential requirements
  • Areas of practice specialization and populations served are open.
  • It is preferred that candidates be passively bilingual.The successful candidate must become passively bilingual in French / English as a condition of tenure (Article 5.10.1). Language learning support and training are available. Alternatively, candidates may demonstrate knowledge and/or study of an Indigenous language and English or French in lieu of passive comprehension of both (per Article 3.10.1 of the LUFA Collective Agreement).
  • Teaching will be in English.
  • Provide evidence of successful teaching for in-person, hybrid, and a demonstrated interest in online methods of delivery. Teaching will include in-person on campus courses, although some online teaching may be required. The successful candidate will actively contribute to student learning within a collegial and cooperative academic environment and will establish a strong presence on campus.
  • Show evidence of the ability to effectively teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and supervise both undergraduate and graduate students. The versatility to support the master's program in clinical psychology, and the undergraduate program is critical.
  • Be actively involved in the administration of the program and show a commitment to program development and research
  • Promote a safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment, and advance Laurentian University’s bilingual and tricultural mandates.
  • Evidence of very good research and scholarship with the potential to work collaboratively with colleagues, secure funding support and build internal and external interdisciplinary or intersectoral collaborations.

In addition to active engagement and participation in teaching and research, the successful candidate will be expected to make contributions through service to the School, Faculty, University, and broader community.   

The Psychology program is the largest program in the Faculty of Arts.  It offers three and four year undergraduate degrees, and a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. We take pride in attracting excellent students and providing a supportive environment where students, staff and faculty may thrive.

Laurentian University, located on Atikameksheng Anishnawbek territory in Sudbury, Ontario, serves over 8000 students and is one of two bilingual universities in the province of Ontario. Committed to its bilingual, tri cultural mandate, Laurentian University offers an outstanding university experience in English and French with a comprehensive approach to Indigenous education. Laurentian’s beautiful, forested campus is surrounded by fresh-water lakes, conservation lands and hundreds of kilometres of cross-country and hiking trails while situated in the geographic centre of Greater Sudbury, northern Ontario’s major urban centre (population 160,000). Laurentian University has close and productive ties to Science North, SNOLAB, Health Sciences North and multiple post-secondary institutions.

Application Requirements

A complete application includes the following:

  • A cover letter (including one of the two statements about citizenship/resident status specified below)
  • An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
  • A statement of current and prospective teaching experience and interests including teaching evaluations and/or a teaching dossier
  • A statement of current and prospective research interests
  • A statement of clinical experience and interests
  • The names and contact information for three academic references.
  • For candidates who do not meet the eligibility criteria, please include a detailed plan of how CPBAO requirements will be met.

The application package, inclusive of all documents, should be submitted electronically as single PDF file to: Office of Provost and Vice-President Academic at academic-careers@laurentian.ca with the following subject line: Application for faculty position in Clinical Psychology. The deadline for receipt of applications is November 30, 2026or until the position is filled.

Laurentian University is an inclusive and welcoming community committed to employment equity. Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. Laurentian University's bilingualism policy (Section 7.3.b) provides a provision regarding the language requirement for persons self-identifying as First Nations, Métis or Inuit. (https://laurentian.ca/bilingualism) The successful candidate will be part of the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA). Candidates are encouraged to consult the Collective Agreement at www.lufappul.ca. The minimum salary for the rank of Assistant Professor is set at $ 89, 914.52, with additional increments awarded for relevant experience in accordance with the Laurentian University Faculty Association Collective Agreement.

Laurentian University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic for more information (pvpa@laurentian.ca).

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

To comply with federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information as to how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship; however, all applicants must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada” in their cover letter. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.