Assistant Professor - Social and Personality Psychology Job at University of Toronto Scarborough, Psychology Department, Canada

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  • University of Toronto Scarborough, Psychology Department
  • Canada

Job Description

The Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Social-Personality Psychology. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an expected start date of July 1, 2026, or shortly thereafter.

Candidates must have earned a PhD in Psychology (Social-Personality), or a closely related field, by the date of the appointment or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and broaden our existing  departmental strengths . The successful candidate will be expected to conduct innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. 

Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in research, which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsement from referees.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, and the teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference. Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters.

The successful candidate must also provide evidence of readiness as a research supervisor, as they will be expected to undertake undergraduate and graduate research supervision and teaching, and to perform standard professional and administrative activities typical of a research-intensive university-level department.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching and service bear out our commitment to equity. Candidates must also show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and to the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment, as demonstrated through the application materials. Candidates are asked to submit a 1-to 2-page statement of contributions to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented groups.

The University of Toronto Scarborough is implementing its Strategic Plan: Inspiring Inclusive Excellence .  Consistent with the values and objectives in that plan, we especially welcome candidates who self-identify as Indigenous or those who have lived experience in Black or other racialized (persons of colour) communities.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be connected with colleagues from under-represented groups, including those hired through targeted efforts in the last few years across departments spanning the Sciences, Social Sciences, and Humanities.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

As part of University of Toronto’s tri-campus structure, the University of Toronto Scarborough offers the opportunity to conduct research, teach, and live in one of the most diverse cities of the world. The successful candidate will be a member of the  Department of Psychology at UTSC , which includes faculty members with interests in behavioral neuroscience, clinical, cognitive, developmental, and social/personality, and will also be a member of the  Tri-campus Graduate Department of Psychology .

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