Assistant Professor - Psychology (1-year Limited Term)

WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

1-Year Limited Term Appointment – Psychology

The Department of Psychology invites applications for a 1-year Limited Term Appointment at the Assistant Professor level beginning July 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. The primary campus for this position is the Milton campus, with the possibility of teaching responsibilities at the nearby Waterloo campus through in person or virtual delivery.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach within the following substantive areas: Community Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and/or Personality Psychology.

Anticipated Salary Range: $90,000 to $130,000.  Actual salary to be commensurate with experience. 

Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, candidates must have a PhD in Psychology or a closely related field with a background in Community Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Personality and/or Social Psychology, or a related field consistent with the teaching needs listed above or have a confirmed defense date for such a degree before September 1, 2026. We seek a qualified scholar with a record of excellence in university teaching and service. Evidence of an ongoing program of research in Psychology, and interest in student training are essential requirements for this position.

The candidate must have a passion for psychology education and student success. The successful candidate is also expected to have a demonstrated commitment to service to the University and the academic community, and to scholarly and/or professional activity. For more information on Limited Term Appointments at Laurier, please see Article 13.6 of the Collective Agreement (http://www.wlufa.ca/the-agreements-2/the-agreements).

In line with our learning strategy, we are seeking a candidate with a commitment to incorporating experiential learning opportunities into the curriculum and mentoring undergraduate students including through the supervision of independent studies. Finally, the successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to the advancement of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI); you may discuss these efforts wherever they are relevant in your teaching, mentoring, service, lived experience, and scholarship. Please also note your major EDI-relevant contributions or experiences in your cover letter.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the position will include:

• Teaching up to five one-term undergraduate courses per year in Psychology.
• Engaging students in innovative and effective teaching methods, including experiential learning.
• Advising and mentoring students in their academic and career pursuits.
• Participating in departmental meetings and university service activities.
• Pursuing scholarly activities in a substantive area of Psychology, which may include scholarship related to teaching and pedagogy.

About the Department

The Department of Psychology includes more than 30 full‑time faculty members conducting research and teaching in social, developmental, community, cognitive, and behavioural neuroscience areas. The Department values collegiality, collaboration, and a supportive work environment.

More information is available at: https://students.wlu.ca/programs/science/psychology/index.html

For information about working at Laurier and living in Milton:
https://wlu.ca/about/working-at-laurier/assets/resources/living-in-milton.html
https://www.wlu.ca/future-students/undergraduate/campuses/milton.html
https://www.wlu.ca/about/discover-laurier/strategic-initiatives/milton/index.html

How to Apply

Applicants should submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching dossier
• Statement of current and future research interests
• Up to three publications
• Contact information for up to three academic referees

Applicants are encouraged to address their experience with and commitment to EDI in their cover letter.

Applications should be submitted to:

Dr. Paul Mallet, Chair,

Department of Psychology,

Wilfrid Laurier University,

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3C5,

c/o Lucy Carreiro (email: lcarreiro@wlu.ca)

Electronic submission of applications is preferred. Applications will be accepted until April 5, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Laurier’s core values. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any sexual identities and gender identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at indigenous@wlu.ca. Candidates from other equity-deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at equity@wlu.ca. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obligated to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenships; however, all applicants must include one of the following statements in their cover letter:

• I am a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
• I am not a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

Members of designated equity-deserving groups must self-identify to be considered for employment equity. You may choose to self-identify in your cover letter, or may choose to self-identify, in confidence, to Ruth MacNeil, Senior Administrative Officer, Faculty of Science (rmacneil@wlu.ca). Further information on the equity policy can be found at https://www.wlu.ca/about/governance/assets/resources/8.4-employment-equity.html

Applicants are encouraged to address any career interruptions or special circumstances that may have affected their record of research and teaching, in accordance with SSHRC and NSERC definitions and guidelines. To obtain a copy of this job description in an accessible format, please contact hr@wlu.ca.

The Faculty of Science thanks all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed according to criteria established by the Search Committee. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.