Psychology Clinic Associate Director - Assistant Professor (Teaching)

University of Calgary • Calgary, Alberta, Canada • 2d ago

Description

The Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary invites applications for a full-time Associate Director of the University of Calgary Psychology Clinic at the rank of Assistant Professor (teaching), tenure-track. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025.

The University of Calgary Psychology Clinic (UCPC) is a sliding scale outpatient mental health training clinic serving the greater Calgary area. It offers state-of-the-art training to graduate students of the University of Calgary accredited Clinical Psychology Program. At the UCPC we provide evidence-based psychological services to the Calgary community for a wide range of psychological difficulties across the life span. The Associate Director will have the opportunity to be part of a diverse research and clinical training environment in the Department of Psychology.

The primary responsibilities of the Associate Director include assisting the UCPC Director in (a) providing clinical supervision to trainees from the Clinical Psychology graduate program; (b) planning community and UCPC practicum placements for the Clinical Psychology graduate program; (c) engaging in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate psychology courses in the area of clinical psychology, (d) promote and support clinical research being conducted within the UCPC, and (e) assisting with UCPC clinic operations including program development and administrative responsibilities associated with running the UCPC.

The successful candidate must have a PhD in clinical psychology from a CPA or APA-accredited program and be registered or eligible for registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists. We are particularly interested in candidates whose clinical training, experience, and orientation are consistent with the evidence-based practice approach to clinical decision making. Candidates also require a minimum of four years of experience in providing clinical services, that includes experience in clinical supervision. Candidates will also demonstrate excellence in university-level teaching and/or providing supervision to graduate student clinicians. Experience managing an outpatient clinic is highly desirable.

The Department of Psychology has a strong research reputation and high standards in teaching. We are actively and fully committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in our department and on our campus, and to adhering to our core values of (1) Discovery and Innovation, (2) Integrity, (3) Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, (4) Community, and (5) Health and Well-Being. For more information about the Department, please visit http://psych.ucalgary.ca and https://arts.ucalgary.ca/psychology/about/equity-diversity-and-inclusion.

The University recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be, and often are, part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged, but not required, to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to consider, and be sensitive to, the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate¿s academic productivity.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the 'Apply Now' link. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments. Your four application attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require you to merge documents):

Cover letter
Curriculum vitae, including the name and contact information of three referees
Teaching and supervision statement that outlines teaching, mentorship and/or supervision experience, includes a teaching and supervision philosophy statement (3-page limit), and, if available, sample course outlines and evidence of teaching and supervision effectiveness.
A 1 page Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion statement outlining the candidate¿s strengths, experiences and plans for promoting equity, diversity and inclusivity within their team as well as the broader campus community.

All applications must be received by May 23, 2025, at which time the Academic Selection Committee will begin reviewing applications to select applicants to invite for on-site interviews.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments(equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Arts, click here.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.