Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor – Cross-Appointment in Child & Family Studies and Psychology

The programs of Child and Family Studies (CHFS) and Psychology (PSYC) in the Faculty of Arts and Science at Nipissing University invite applications for a Tenure Track, Assistant Professor in Indigenous, Child and Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing. This position is located in North Bay, Ontario and will commence July 1, 2025.

The position requires a Scholar-Practitioner with research, practice, and teaching experience in the areas of Indigenous, Child, and Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing. The successful candidate will be expected to teach existing courses in CHFS and PSYC related to Children, Youth, and Families and work with the two programs to create additional courses related to Indigenous Child/Youth Mental Health, holistic ways of understanding human behaviour, and improving health/mental health outcomes and wellbeing for children and youth.

The successful candidate will have a completed PhD in Psychology, Social Work, or closely related field and evidence of research success in an area directly applicable to Indigenous, Child, and Youth Mental Health. Applications from other Social or Health Science disciplines may be considered for Scholar-Practitioners whose research, practice, and teaching experience align with the focus stated above. The successful candidate should have a record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals, community publications, policy development, as well as a demonstrated record or compelling evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and research.

The Programs of Psychology and CHFS are two of the largest at Nipissing University in the Faculty of Arts and Science. We are committed to fostering collaborative research among faculty, experiential opportunities for students, and working closely with community partners.

Nipissing University has recently launched a new Careers landing page where prospective applicants can discover exciting career opportunities, learn more about the vibrant City of North Bay, and explore what makes our institution a unique and rewarding place to work.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter outlining their teaching and research interests, a curriculum vitae, and a list of three referees by 4:00pm on November 22, 2024.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to include a letter of reference that speaks to your experience working with Indigenous communities, focusing on your community involvement and relationship-building efforts. We are particularly interested in learning about your contributions and commitment to fostering respectful and collaborative partnerships with Indigenous communities.

Review of applications will commence November 25, 2024, and will continue to be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. All application materials should be combined into a single PDF and sent to careers@nipissingu.ca.

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