Vol.4 Issue No.1 - University of Guelph

Psychology – Open Rank Position (Clinical Psychology:Applied Developmental Emphasis) University of GuelphThe Department of Psychology at the University of Guelph invites applications for an open rank faculty positionin Clinical Psychology: Applied Developmental Emphasis. This clinical program stresses a developmentalapproach to conceptualization and intervention regarding the difficulties of children and youth. Itis accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association. The appointment is to begin July 1, 2013.We welcome applicants with research expertise from any domain of health psychology or clinical psychologypertaining to children and adolescents. Those with expertise in implementing evidence-based interventionsand/or engaging in knowledge translation activities addressing child and adolescent issues are of particularinterest.Applicants must be receiving or have a PhD, ideally from a CPA or APA accredited program, and must beregistered or intending to become registered as a psychologist in the province of Ontario. As scientistpractitioners,they must also demonstrate a strong record of scholarship appropriate to their entry level rank,and the capacity to forge collaborations with the community. Candidates will be expected to demonstratecompetence to supervise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. In addition, we seek applicantswith strong leadership skills with a view to the possibility that the successful candidate might assumethe role of Director of Clinical Training in the near future. Ability to teach undergraduate and graduatecourses in at least two of the following topical areas is preferred: developmental psychology, developmentaldisabilities, language and learning disabilities, and cognitive assessment.Our facilities include the Department’s Centre for Psychological Services which provides psychological servicesto Guelph and the surrounding community, skills training for graduate students in assessment and therapyunder the supervision of faculty and clinic staff, and a setting to conduct research.Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the web sites of the University of Guelph(http://www.uoguelph.ca/), the Department of Psychology (http://www.uoguelph.ca/psychology/) and theCP:ADE Programme http://www.uoguelph.ca/psychology/page.cfm?id=449.Applications are to include a curriculum vitae, a statement of research, teaching interests and evaluations,and sample publications. Arrangements also should be made for three letters of reference to be sent to theSearch Committee. Review of the applications will begin February 1, 2013 and will continue until the positionis filled.Hard copy applications should be sent to:Search Committee,Attention: Mary Ann Evans, Chair,Department of Psychology, University of Guelph,Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be givenpriority. The University of Guelph is committed to an employment equity program that includes specialmeasures to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff. We therefore particularly encourage applicationsfrom qualified aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.