Please quote the position number [F98825-2025-185 / F98739-2025-175] on all correspondence related to this search.

The Department of Psychology at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador invites applications for two tenure track positions in Clinical Psychology. Applications at any rank (assistant, associate, and full professor) will be considered. There is a preference that one of the two hires have clinical experience with child populations.

This is an exciting time of growth for the CPA-accredited Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program at Memorial University. The successful candidates will join an existing faculty of enthusiastic, collaborative, and well-supported clinicians, researchers, and scholars. Our wider department reflects a collegial and welcoming academic community that aims to support a diverse range of people and perspectives in an inclusive work environment.

Qualified applicants must have completed a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (e.g., PhD, PsyD) and a predoctoral internship from a CPA- or APA-accredited program, and be eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Psychologist (R.Psych.) with the Newfoundland and Labrador Psychology Board. The successful candidate must have a record of excellence in research and teaching, a commitment to mentoring diverse undergraduate and graduate students, and demonstrated passion and ability for clinical supervision. Area of clinical research specialization is open.

The successful applicant will join the Department of Psychology, one of the largest departments in the Faculty of Science. The Department is home to 34 faculty members, and approximately 450 undergraduate and 100 graduate students. The Department has an applied focus with major and honours curriculum (B.Sc. and B.A.), a M.Sc. in Experimental Psychology, a Master of Applied Psychological Science (MAPS) degree, a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology, and the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree in clinical psychology.

Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province's only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the education and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 20,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John's, a friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life, and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities. The lands on which Memorial University’s campuses are situated is in the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous groups, and we acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, Innu, and Inuit of this province. This land acknowledgement was created collaboratively with Indigenous groups of the province. For more information, including on the university’s Indigenization Strategy, see the Vice-President (Indigenous) website: https://www.mun.ca/indigenous.

Applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter summarizing their interest in the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of their approach to clinical training and clinical practice; (4) a statement of research interests and 

three selected reprints or preprints; (5) a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of effective teaching where available; (6) a brief (1-2 page) statement indicating commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

that addresses key issues required for successful Tri-Council applications (e.g., https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/_doc/EDI/Guide_for_Applicants_EN.pdf); and (7) the names, mailing addresses and email addresses of three referees through Memorial’s online portal [https://careers.mun.ca/science/advertisements/6364 ].

You may be asked to create an account if you do not have one. If so, click "Create Account" then click "Create Guest Account". If you have any questions, please contact our Department Head, Dr. Christina Thorpe, at psychhead@mun.ca.

The deadline for receipt of all materials is January 26th, 2026

The preferred appointment start date is August 1st, 2026

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, but preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism, and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including: women; people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous Peoples; visible minorities, and racialized people; and people with disabilities. All applicants are invited to identify themselves as a member of an equity-deserving group(s) as appropriate. Applicants cannot be considered as a member of an equity-deserving group(s) unless they complete an employment equity survey. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment. If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process

please contact equity@mun.ca directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.