Assistant Professor in Clinical/Clinical-Developmental Psychology
Location: Toronto, ON
Date Posted: 10/23/2025
Job Description
Assistant Professor
in Clinical/Clinical-Developmental Psychology with a specialization in Mental
Health with Indigenous Peoples and Communities
Department of
Psychology, Faculty of Health
Aanii, Boozhoo,
Koolamalsi, Shekoli, Shekon, Tansi, Greetings,
The Department of
Psychology in the Faculty of Health at York University invites highly qualified
applicants for an Assistant Professor position in
Clinical/Clinical-Developmental Psychology, with a specialization in Mental
Health with Indigenous Peoples and Communities. This is a tenure-track
appointment to the Professorial Stream to commence July 1, 2026.
We seek a scholar
whose work is grounded in Indigenous knowledges and who has experience with
service delivery and/or community-based research involving Indigenous children,
youth, adults, and/or families. The successful candidate will engage in
scholarship related to mental health and well-being in Indigenous communities,
including but not limited to areas such as cultural continuity, resilience and
strength, or mental health difficulties.
Recognizing the
underrepresentation of Indigenous faculty, this position is open only to
qualified scholars who identify as Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (i.e.,
First Nations, Inuit, or Métis). The appointment is part of the University’s
Affirmative Action program, which is based on the special program provisions of
the Ontario Human Rights Code. To be considered, applicants must identify as an
Indigenous Person of Turtle Island and complete the Affirmative Action
self-identification form in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (see
below).
York University is
committed to providing an inviting, rich and supportive work, study and
research environment to Indigenous students, staff and faculty members. This
includes: cultivating understanding of, respect for and connections with
Indigenous communities; integrating Indigenous cultures, approaches and
perspectives into curricular offerings and research; collaborating with
Indigenous communities; and supporting the recruitment and success of
Indigenous students, staff and faculty members. These efforts are guided by the
Assistant Vice-President Indigenous Initiatives, the Indigenous Council, and
the Indigenous Framework for York University and include the Centre for
Indigenous Knowledges and Languages, the Centre for Aboriginal Student Services
and Skennen'kó:wa Gamig, a space for Indigenous faculty, staff, and students.
York acknowledges
the potential impact of various life circumstances (e.g., illness, disability,
caregiving, family commitments) on a candidate’s record of research and other
achievements. Candidates are encouraged to describe such circumstances and their
impact in their application. This information will be taken into careful
consideration during the assessment process.
Candidate
Qualifications:
• Degree: A relevant
doctorate in psychology or a related field (PhD, PsyD, EdD, or DPhil) by the
appointments’ start date. Preference will be given to candidates who are
registered or eligible for registration as a Psychologist with the College of
Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario or in another jurisdiction.
Applicants with a relevant background in psychology and Indigenous mental
health who are not yet eligible for registration are also encouraged to apply
and will be supported in obtaining registration. We also welcome applicants who
are mental health professionals who are registered or eligible for registration
with another College within Ontario or in another jurisdiction.
• Scholarship:
- A coherent and
well-articulated program of research related to mental health and well-being in
Indigenous Peoples or Communities.
- A record or
evident promise of generating innovative, substantive, rigorous, and, as
appropriate, externally funded research.
- A record or
evident promise of making influential contributions and demonstrating
excellence in the field (e.g., research statement that clearly articulates the
purpose, context, impact, and outcomes of their work and methodologies).
- Experience with
service delivery and/or community-based research involving Indigenous children,
youth, adults, families, and/or communities. A demonstrated commitment to
Indigenous Communities and knowledge systems is essential.
Teaching:
- A record or
evident promise of teaching, mentoring or engaging with Indigenous Peoples or
Communities.
- A record or
evident promise of excellence in teaching and dedication to students (e.g.,
teaching activities and achievements, pedagogical innovations, and/or student
and peer evaluations).
- Suitability for
promot appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, given the position will
involve graduate teaching and supervision.
Additional: We expect the successful candidate
to have the potential for service contributions within the Department, Faculty
and/or University.
Hiring Policies:
• Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
• York is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, in its community. Details of the AA Program, which applies to women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, can be found here or by contacting Aqsa Ahmed, EDI Program Manager ([email protected]).
• York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to contact Alistair Mapp, Chair, Department of Psychology, [email protected].
Application Process:
• Due date for
completed applications: December 23, 2025. However, applications will continue
to be accepted until the position is filled.
• Required
materials: 1) cover letter; 2) up-to-date curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of
research interests, including proposed research plans, methodologies,
collaborations, and funding strategies; 4) a teaching statement outlining
teaching activities, accomplishments, innovations, mentorship, and peer support
activities,—particularly in areas such as experiential education and Indigenous
perspectives on health, wellbeing, and healing. If you wish to include teaching
evaluations, you may include them here; 5) one to three reprints or preprints;
and 6) contact information for three referees, one of whom must
be a community-bases
reference discussing your work in and with Indigenous Peoples and/or
Communities. Only shortlisted candidates’ references will be contacted.
• Provide required
information regarding your Canadian work status and optional
self-identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online
application. .
• Direct questions
about the position to the Search Chair, Dr. Jonathan Weiss, [email protected].
• Submit materials:
at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HH_PSYC_Clin
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