Applications are being accepted for four tenure-track positions in clinical psychology at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank, effective July 1, 2025.
Applicants with research interests and training expertise (i.e., graduate teaching, clinical training/supervision, and research supervision) in any area of clinical psychology are encouraged to apply.
The Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology at USask is undergoing a multi-year expansion. This expansion will include additional tenure-track clinical faculty, increases to the clinical student body, targeted funding for clinical psychology trainees, the addition of multiple Staff Psychologists, and a CRC Tier II Chair in Digital Mental Health Interventions.
We are committed to hiring outstanding scientist-practitioners who can make significant contributions to the research and training missions of the department and graduate program. The ideal candidates will have a doctoral degree (completed or near completion) in clinical psychology from an accredited or equivalent program, a strong research record, evidence of effectiveness in teaching and clinical/research supervision, and completion of (or in-progress) an internship in an accredited or equivalent setting. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in teaching, research, and graduate clinical/research supervision. They will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally funded research program.
The clinical psychology program, which provides generalist clinical training, was established in 1971 and has been continuously accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) since 1990. The Department of Psychology and Health Studies has 22 faculty members, and 5 affiliate members from St. Thomas More College. There are over 75 graduate students completing an MA or PhD across four graduate programs: Cognition and Neurosciences; Culture, Health, and Human Development; Applied Social, and Clinical Psychology. We also offer undergraduate BSc and BAs in Psychology, a BASc in Health Studies, and Honours degrees. We value interdisciplinary research, and collaborations involving members across programs in our department is common.
The College of Arts and Science offers a dynamic combination of programs in the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences. There are approximately 10,500 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the College, and 300 faculty members, including 9 Canada Research Chairs. The College emphasizes student and faculty research, interdisciplinary programs, community outreach, and international opportunities.
The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community, and a full range of leisure opportunities.
The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly activities; and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 26,000.
Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated. Candidates may be asked to provide proof of citizenship, residency or work eligibility.