Assistant Professor - Forensic Psychology

Date Posted : 09 / 11 / 2024

Closing Date : 11 / 18 / 2024, 11 : 59PM ET

Req ID : 39518

Job Category : Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)

Faculty / Division : University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Department : Forensic Science Program (Department of Anthropology)

Campus : University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description :

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Forensic Psychology as part of the Forensic Science Program.

The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members ().

Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Psychology or a PsyD (or equivalent) degree from an American Psychological Association-accredited or Canadian Psychological Association-accredited doctoral program (or equivalent international program) by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in both research and teaching, with an emphasis on the forensic application of behavioral science broadly construed.

This includes forensic clinical evaluation, risk assessment, psychological interventions, socio-psychological determinants of crime, themes related to Indigenous and Black individuals and communities in the context of forensic psychology and mental health, or a related area.

Applicants with experience working in a forensic clinical setting, or as an independent forensic consultant, with a proven record of casework, court testimony, or similar practices are preferred.

The successful applicant must have demonstrated expertise in the field of Forensic Psychology and a proven record of, or planned trajectory of practice that includes professional forensic activities such as casework, court testimony, laboratory experience, or similar practices.

Experience working in a forensic clinical setting, or as an independent forensic consultant, or equivalent is preferred.

Candidates must have teaching expertise in a degree granting program at the undergraduate level, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material / lectures.

We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing Forensic Science Program. For further information on the Forensic Science Program, please see and for the Department of Anthropology .

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

Collaborations with tri-campus departments are encouraged. Cross appointment at the graduate level to a relevant department will be pursued upon hiring.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence, which can be demonstrated by existing and forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments, and the teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference.

Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Toronto Mississauga's Forensic Science Program within the Department of Anthropology is designed to provide students with an understanding of scientific analyses, theories, laboratory skills, applications, and field techniques.

Programs are offered in the fields of forensic anthropology, forensic biology, forensic chemistry, and forensic psychology.