Applications are invited for a 10-month term position at the Assistant Professor rank with the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program in clinical psychology, and the broader Department of Psychology, at the University of Prince Edward Island. Prince Edward Island is part of the traditional and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

This position is in clinical child psychology, and involves primarily graduate with some undergraduate teaching, with the possibility of clinical supervision.

Our PsyD program (https://www.upei.ca/programs/doctor-of-psychology) welcomed its fifth cohort of students in 2023 and is now accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association. The program is built on a scholar-practitioner model, is infused with a critical lens, and promotes methodological pluralism and the integration of theory, research, and practice across individual and cultural diversities. The Department recognizes the importance of understanding individuals from their cultural, social and community contexts, and thus, is committed to training professionals who can engage helpfully with people who have been neglected or suppressed. The program is also home to the UPEI Psychology Training Clinic which serves as the primary training facility for students in the first two years of the program before students transition to external placements in the community.

Qualifications: 

Qualifications include a completed doctoral degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology including engagement with clinical child psychology; evidence of successful teaching; evidence of scholarly achievement commensurate with rank; eligibility for registration with the PEI Psychologists Registration Board as a Psychologist or Psychologist Candidate.

Application Instructions:

Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier, description of clinical experience, and description of scholarly contributions with links to key documents, as well as a one-page statement on how the applicant will implement the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in their professional practice. Interested parties will arrange to have forwarded three letters of reference which speak specifically to their match with this position to:

Department of Psychology
University of Prince Edward Island
Email: psychadmin@upei.ca

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Closing date and review of applications will begin on February 1, 2024; however, the competition will remain open until a suitable applicant is identified.