Psychology Assistant Professor - Tenure Track

Position Details

The invites applications for a Tenure-Track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2025, subject to budgetary approval. Hiring salary will be in the range of $79,132 to $94,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We are seeking a colleague whose teaching and research interests focus on any of the following areas : developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, and health psychology (applicants should be aware that we are an experimental psychology department and do not offer clinical or counselling programs). Successful applicants will hold a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related discipline; however, it is imperative that the successful applicant holds at least one advanced degree (master’s or Ph.D.) in Psychology. We seek outstanding candidates with the capability to engage and inspire undergraduate and graduate students in their academic work, and who will show initiative in contributing to the department’s programs and curriculum development. Successful applicants will be able to instruct a variety of undergraduate courses at both introductory and advanced levels, as well as establish and maintain an independent, active and externally funded research program.

Our Team : The Department of Psychology has an enthusiastic group of faculty members with diverse and active research programs. Our interests range across various areas of experimental, social and forensic psychology, to sociocultural behaviour in humans and other animals, and aspects of animal communication. The department has an established graduate program and a thriving undergraduate student culture, encouraged through faculty involvement.

Our University : The (uLethbridge) is a comprehensive and research-intensive university founded on the where inspired scholars integrate research and creative activity with teaching. Our University’s Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. Founded in 1967 on traditional Blackfoot land, it is a place where student engagement in learning, creative activities, and research takes place every day. With campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary, uLethbridge offers more than 150 undergraduate and 60 graduate programs in the Faculties of Arts & Science, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, the Schools of Liberal Education and Graduate Studies, and the Dhillon School of Business. Together, these programs serve more than 8,500 students.

Our Values : The university recognizes that diversity enriches our campus and our community and is fundamental to excellence in teaching, learning, and research. The university as a whole embraces equity as a core value to be truly inclusive of the communities of which we are a part, and this requires ongoing intentional and systemic action. Through recruitment and support of individuals who further enhance our diversity, the University strives to create a diverse and inclusive community where students, faculty and staff feel welcome, are treated equitably, and can thrive.

Our City : Home to more than 100,000 people, is a place where ideas grow. It is a culturally vibrant city with a flourishing arts scene and an active social calendar. We boast stunning scenery, four distinct seasons, spectacular sunrises and glowing sunsets that illuminate Alberta’s big sky. Lethbridge is only two hours from Calgary’s International Airport and a short drive to both Waterton Lakes National Park and the United States border.

Our Application Process : All applications must be submitted online, and include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, outlines of courses previously taught, a statement of research program, teaching evaluations (if available), and the contact information for three references (references will be contacted directly for short-listed candidates).

The initial deadline for applications is December 1, 2024, but the position will remain open until filled. Our Contact Information : For enquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Louise Barrett, Chair, Department of Psychology, . Position Category Other