Term Assistant Teaching Professor in Clinical Psychology - 3 years
University of New Brunswick
COMPETITION: #25-17
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
TERM ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
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The University of New Brunswick (UNB), Department of Psychology, Fredericton invites applications for a 3-year 0.6 FTE Full-Time Equivalent Term Assistant Teaching Professor in Clinical Psychology at the Psychological Wellness Centre (PWC) effective July 1, 2026. The PWC is the Department of Psychology’s in-house training clinic providing training opportunities in assessment and therapy for Clinical Psychology PhD students. The PWC offers low-cost services to UNB students and the wider Fredericton community. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
The salary range and fringe benefits for this position is defined in the Association of University of New Brunswick Teachers (AUNBT) 2022 - 2025 Collective Agreement sections 35 and 36B.
The Assistant Teaching Professor will be the Director of an exciting, newly created pre-doctoral internship in school and clinical psychology housed at the PWC and in New Brunswick schools. The internship was created through a partnership between UNB and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. The Assistant Teaching Professor will be responsible for administrative management of the internship, supervision of interns at the PWC, and liaising with internship supervisors and partners. In addition, the position involves providing evidence-based supervision to first-, second-, and third-year Clinical Psychology PhD students completing practicum placements at the PWC.
The ideal candidate will have child/adolescent-focused clinical training, experience, and interests and be able to supervise trainees in child/adolescent assessment (psychoeducational) and child/adolescent therapy. Other clinical interests relevant to the provision of community mental health services (e.g., experience in group therapy) would be an asset. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is excited about teaching and training the next generation of clinical psychologists.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in Clinical Psychology, be registered (or eligible for licensing) with the College of Psychologists of New Brunswick, show strong evidence of effectiveness in evidence-based clinical supervision, and be committed to the scientist-practitioner model.
The Department of Psychology in Fredericton has BA and BSc majors and honours programs as well as PhD programs in Psychology and Clinical Psychology (CPA accredited). This position is subject to budgetary approval. For more information about the Department please see http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/arts/departments/psychology/. More information about the PWC can be viewed at: www.unbpwc.ca.
How to Apply
Review of applications will begin February 23, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, applicants must electronically submit the following via email to the Chair of the Department of Psychology, Dr. Lucia O’Sullivan, care of Administrative Assistant Allison Johnson-Sacobie at psyc@unb.ca:
Posted 2026/01/26
• A cover letter detailing their clinical training and experience, with a particular focus on their philosophy of, and interest, training, and experience in clinical supervision;
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae;
• Three letters of reference to be sent directly to Dr. O’Sullivan at psyc@unb.ca.
General inquiries about the position can be sent to Dr. Lucia O’Sullivan, Chair of the Department of Psychology, at psyc@unb.ca.
The University of New Brunswick and City of Fredericton
UNB is the oldest English-language university in Canada. Offering over 75 undergraduate and graduate programs, we have a diverse campus community while maintaining a small student-to-faculty ratio. UNB is surrounded by natural beauty with large urban green spaces, an extensive network of trails (suitable for biking, running, snow showing, and cross-country skiing). As the capital of New Brunswick, Fredericton has a vibrant array of culture and art, festivals and events, and heritage.
Overlooking the scenic Wolastoq (also called the Saint John River), the University of New Brunswick and Department of Psychology stands on the traditional unceded and unsurrendered territory of Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet). This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship which the Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet), Mi'kmaq, and Passamaquoddy peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Wolastoqey (Maliseet), Mi'kmaq, and Passamaquoddy title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations.
Short-listed candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of credentials including appropriately certified translations of credentials into English, as applicable.
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.