Psychology - Assistant Professor (Developmental Psychology)

Trent University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Psychology in the area of developmental psychology.  The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence July 1^st, 2025. This position will be located at the Peterborough Campus and is subject to budgetary approval.

Qualified applicants must have a Ph.D., or equivalent, in Psychology or a related field. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in-person undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology. We particularly welcome applications from candidates whose research programs examine cognitive or behavioural processes and/or difficulties in children. Priority will be given to applicants whose research spans two or more research areas within Psychology and/or has a direct or indirect applied focus.

We seek candidates conducting theoretically rich and methodologically rigorous research. The successful candidate is expected to complement and augment the Department’s existing strengths. 

Successful applicants will clearly demonstrate:

• Evidence of research excellence, the potential to attract competitive external funding to develop an innovative and vibrant research program and a track record of collaborative work.
• Excellence or promise of excellence in teaching.
• Mentoring and involving undergraduate and graduate students in their research program.
• A commitment to engage in academic service and departmental activities.
• A commitment to supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion within an academic setting.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a 2-3 page summary of your research program along with selected reprints, and a 1-2 page teaching philosophy statement. As an appendix, please provide a teaching portfolio containing evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., description of teaching methods, summaries of student experience of teaching surveys, peer assessments of teaching, letters of support from students, or other pieces of evidence deemed important). Candidates must also include a diversity statement (1-2 pages) addressing their values and/or philosophy, accomplishments, experiences, education, and training with equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). This can include past or plans for future integration of EDI into teaching and research activities, and any impact of that EDI inclusion on students, the institution, the discipline, and the larger community. A list of 3 references must also be provided. Applicants may submit a self-identification form as part of their application package.

Please send applications: Dr. Michael Chan-Reynolds, Chair, Department of Psychology, Trent University, Peterborough, ON, K9J 7B8, [email protected]. The review of applicants will begin on January 15, 2025 and continue until a suitable applicant is found.

Trent University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Preference will be given to candidates from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous People (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities or racialized groups, and LGBTQ2+ people. 

Trent University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of a document/publication, please contact [email protected].

While all applicants are thanked for their interest and applications to this position, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.