Instructor I – Clinical Psychology

Department of Psychology, University of Manitoba
Clinical Psychology, Instructor I – Position #35217

As part of a multi-year expansion to our CPA-accredited clinical program, the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a probationary position at the rank of Instructor I in Clinical Psychology. The appointment has an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin on October 18, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. For our separate posting for two tenure-track positions, please see visit www.umanitoba.ca/careers.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include teaching (80%) and service (20%) to the Department, Faculty, and University, with primary teaching activities at the graduate level including required coursework in intellectual and professional skill-domains, and supervision of practica, in the clinical psychology (M.A./Ph.D.) program. The successful candidate will work closely with staff at our Psychological Service Centre (see link below) and may have the opportunity to develop an onsite private practice there. Ability to teach introductory undergraduate courses in clinical psychology is highly valued as well. Opportunities for this position to be active in student research supervision exist within the Department’s honours undergraduate programs, if desired, as well as to seek internal funding for teaching and learning enhancements and innovations. The normal teaching load is 21 credit hours or 7 courses per year. Clinical Psychology Instructors will normally be assigned 1.5 credit hours of teaching credit per practicum supervised.

Qualifications

Candidates should have completed a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree by the time of appointment from a CPA- or APA- accredited psychology program with an approved internship. The successful candidate will be expected to obtain registration as a Clinical Psychologist in Manitoba. Applicants are expected to have demonstrated excellence in teaching and clinical supervision. Evidence of clinical practice, research and/or teaching with diverse populations is an asset.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
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Additional Information

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The Department of Psychology is the largest academic unit in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba, with 37 faculty members, 11 support staff members, and over 100 graduate students. The clinical program also operates the Psychological Service Centre (see link below) that serves as a training centre for students and provides free psychological services to the Winnipeg community.

Information about the University, the Department, the City, and the Province can be found at the links below:
– Department of Psychology (www.umanitoba.ca/arts/psychology/)
– Faculty of Arts (www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/)
– Clinical Program (www.umanitoba.ca/arts/psychology/graduate-student-resources/clinical-psychology)
– Psychological Service Centre (https://www.umanitoba.ca/arts/psychological-service-centre)
– University of Manitoba (www.umanitoba.ca/)
– City of Winnipeg (www.winnipeg.ca/people-culture)
– Province of Manitoba (www.gov.mb.ca/)
– University of Manitoba’s Strategic Plan (http://umanitoba.ca/admin/president/strategic_plan/)

Application Information

Applications for this position must include a letter of application (including a statement of your philosophy of teaching, and a statement of professional practice), a curriculum vitae, and evidence (if available) of effective teaching or supervision. As well, three referees must send letters of reference directly to Jamie McMillan, Confidential Assistant to the Department Head. Electronic (preferred) applications should be emailed to: jamie.mcmillan@umanitoba.ca. Hard copy applications can be sent to:

Dr. Melanie Soderstrom
Head, Department of Psychology
c/o Jamie McMillan
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.

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