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POSITION DESCRIPTION:  

The Department of Psychology at Concordia University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of assistant professor in Child Mental Health.  Duties include research, teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and service to the institution. Candidates will demonstrate research productivity, the capacity to develop a strong research program, and the potential to attract external research funding in the area of child (or adolescent) mental health. Applicants should have a strong interest and commitment to the scientist-practitioner model, contributing to research, graduate and undergraduate teaching and training, including clinical supervision.  

This position builds on existing strengths and facilities in the Department of Psychology, Concordia’s Centre for Clinical Research in Health, the Centre for Research in Human Development, PERFORM Centre, and the School of Health. The department also houses the Applied Psychology Centre, a training clinic that provides therapy, counselling and assessment to the local community. The candidate would have potential to access clinical participants through research partnerships with the Montreal Children’s Hospital and Hôpital Ste. Justine, and to collaborate with researchers in the department and University. 

Concordia University is strongly committed to achieving equity, diversity and inclusion throughout the institution and recognizes the value of achieving inclusive excellence in both teaching and research contexts. 

How to Apply  

Complete applications should include: (i) cover letter, (ii) curriculum vitae, (iii) research statement, (iv) teaching statement including evidence of teaching effectiveness, including but not limited to, course evaluations, (v) diversity statement, (vi) citizenship information, and (vii) contact information for three referees. The cover letter should describe the candidate’s qualifications, notable accomplishments, and career trajectory (including any interruptions). The curriculum vitae should outline the candidate’s education/work history, awards/scholarships, research funding, publications/presentations, and courses taught. The research statement (2 pages, single-spaced) should describe the candidate’s programme of research, and the three most important research contributions to date. The teaching statement (1 page, single-spaced) should describe the candidate’s teaching philosophy and the courses the candidate is interested in teaching. Documents showcasing teaching effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations) may be appended. The diversity statement (1 page, single-spaced) should describe diversity experiences and how the candidate plans to contribute to a more diverse and inclusive research and teaching environment.  

Applications should be addressed to: Dr. Aaron Johnson, Chair, Department of Psychology, Concordia University, 7141 Sherbrooke St West, PY146, Montreal, Quebec, H4B 1R6 Canada, at psychology@concordia.ca and must include a cover letter clearly identifying the title and position code. Electronic applications should be submitted by December 14, 2021 but will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The appointment is expected to commence on August 1, 2022. 

Concordia University is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and recognizes the importance of inclusion in achieving excellence in teaching and research. As part of this commitment to providing our students with the dynamic, innovative, and inclusive educational environment of a Next?Generation University, we require all applicants to articulate in their cover letter how their background, as well as lived and professional experiences and expertise have prepared them to teach in ways that are relevant for a diverse, multicultural contemporary Canadian society.  

These ongoing or anticipated examples can include but are not limited to:  

• teaching about underrepresented populations 
• mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds 
• committee work 
• offering or organizing educational programming 
• participation in training and workshops 

All applicants will receive an email invitation to complete a short equity survey. Participation in the survey is voluntary and no identifying information about candidates will be shared with hiring committees. Candidates who wish to self-identify as a member of an underrepresented group to the hiring committee may do so in their cover letter or by writing directly to the contact person indicated in this posting. 

Adaptive Measures  

Applicants who anticipate requiring adaptive measures throughout any stage of the recruitment process may contact, in confidence, Nadia Hardy, Interim Deputy Provost and Vice-Provost, Faculty Development and Inclusion at vpfdi@concordia.ca or by phone at 514.848.2424 extension 4323. 

Information about the Department: 

The Department of Psychology at Concordia University has a national and international reputation for research productivity and training. In 2020-21, researchers in the Department brought in over $7 million in external funding and published an impressive number of research articles in top-ranked scientific journals. Formed in 1977, Psychology is one of the largest departments at the University, with over 1,700 undergraduate and 190 graduate students. The Department currently has 37 full-time tenure-track faculty (32 tenured and 5 non-tenured members) and offers programs ranging from the BA and BSc to the PhD. Programs are designed to give students a solid background in psychological theories, methods, research and applications. The goals of all programs are to foster informed and critical thinking based on a research- driven curriculum. Graduate training is designed to develop a new generation of scientists and clinical practitioners who will contribute to research and practice in the field. As a Department, we believe that research and teaching are mutually supportive and that promoting research enhances teaching and that excellence in teaching fuels research.  

This position builds on existing strengths and facilities in the Department of Psychology and Concordia’s Centre for Clinical Research in Health, along with the other University research centres in the department, the Centre for Research in Human Development, and the Centre for Studies in Behavioural Neurobiology. There is also exceptional opportunity for the candidate to collaborate with other Concordia Research Centres and platforms.  

The Psychology Department has a commitment to demonstrated success in developing a diverse faculty and we strongly encourage candidates with a commitment to mentoring underrepresented demographics in the sciences to apply. As a campus with a continually growing diverse student body, Concordia University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together. 

Information about the Faculty of Arts and Science 

The Faculty of Arts and Science was created in July 1977 through the merger of the former Loyola Faculty of Arts and Science, the former Sir George Williams Faculty of Arts, and the former Sir George Williams Faculty of Science. 

The Faculty consists of 27 academic departments, colleges, institutes, and schools as well as more than 20 research centres. The Faculty is committed to responsible and innovative leadership in developing and disseminating knowledge and values and encouraging constructive social criticism. We achieve these objectives through inclusive and accessible academic programs which stress a broad-based, interdisciplinary approach to learning. We are dedicated to superior teaching and research supported by excellence in scholarship and creative activity, and a tradition of service to the community. The Faculty serves many interdependent academic communities in an urban environment where students and faculty can pursue their shared commitment to lifelong learning. For more about the Faculty of Arts and Science, please visit: www.concordia.ca/artsci.

Information about Montreal: 

Montreal, our home, is exceptional. It is a truly unique city — safe, clean, vibrant and diverse, with new things to discover around every corner. With a population of 1.7 million, it is home to four major universities and several clinical research centres and has been named the best student city in the world. It offers the most affordable tuition in Canada. 

The city enjoys a thriving multicultural scene. Bilingualism is a part of Montreal’s tradition and adds to its inspiring atmosphere. While supporting a significant anglophone population, it is the one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world.  

Montreal is famed for its innovative culinary scene and festivals. It was also the first metropolis to be designated a UNESCO City of Design by the Global Alliance for Cultural Diversity.  

The city is recognized globally as an important centre for commerce, aerospace, transport, finance, pharmaceuticals, technology, design, gaming and film. 

Employment Equity 

Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their application.  

Immigration Status 

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

Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada  

or  

No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada 

Territorial acknowledgement 

Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtiá:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community. 

Qualifications and assets  

Candidates must have completed their PhD in Psychology or be near completion at the start date of the appointment. Priority will be given to applicants who are child and/or adolescent clinical psychologists (CPA/APA-accredited training, or equivalent) who are licensed (or license eligible in the province of Quebec).  The main criteria for selection are scholarly and teaching excellence and a demonstrated commitment to supporting our department’s equitable and inclusive learning environments. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high-quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding, as well as strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. The language of instruction at Concordia is English, but a working knowledge of French is an asset.?