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Join us at one of Canada’s leading research universities.

The Department of Psychology is recognized for its strengths in both research and teaching.

Home to more than 50 research laboratories, our department is a bustling community of faculty and student researchers leading the field of psychology to new and important discoveries.

All faculty members have active research programs and publish regularly. They have made important contributions locally, regionally and internationally.

Current openings

Assistant Teaching Professor (2 Year Limited Term)

The Department of Psychology at the University of Victoria invites applications for a two-year limited-term Assistant Teaching Professor position to commence July 1, 2025.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach 7 term-length courses per year (typically a 3-3-1 distribution with the ability to teach more than one class per course topic). Teaching assignments will include core undergraduate courses in Statistics and/or Research Methods and at least one of the stream areas of Lifespan Development or Mind and Brain. Limited-Term Assistant Teaching Professors in Psychology are not expected to supervise graduate or undergraduate student research but can serve on students’ committees if desired.

Find further information about the position and instructions on how to apply.

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)

The Department of Psychology at the University of Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level in Lifespan Health and Development to commence on July 1, 2025.

Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in developmental psychology or related fields by the time of the appointment, and demonstrate the potential for developing a productive research program focused on the earlier period of the lifespan. The appointment will be at the level of Assistant Professor. We are unable to consider applications from more senior candidates. Applicants must present evidence of the potential for successful teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in an environment that supports diverse cultures and perspectives.

This position will require the teaching of courses in lifespan development, infancy and childhood, and adolescence at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Expertise in qualitative methodology, interest in conducting or supporting meaningful collaborative research with Indigenous communities, or conducting research from a developmental perspective in the areas of health or environmental psychology are considered an asset.

Application review will begin on December 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. We intend to hold interviews in February and March 2025.

Find further information about the position and instructions on how to apply.

Assistant Professor in Social Psychology (tenure-track)

The Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level in Social Psychology. The position begins on July 1^st, 2025.

Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in social psychology (or related fields) by the time of the appointment, and demonstrate the potential for developing a productive research program in social psychology that involves community-engaged, decolonial and/or Indigenous perspectives and methods (among other social psychology research methods). The research program should also have the potential for engaging Indigenous or local communities. The appointment will be at the level of Assistant Professor; we are unable to consider applications from more senior candidates. Applicants must present evidence of the potential for successful teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in an environment that supports Indigenous and diverse cultures and perspectives. This position will require the teaching and development of courses in social psychology and/or environmental psychology at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses using Indigenous, decolonial, or community-engaged pedagogies and practices. Interest in conducting research in environmental, climate, or sustainability psychology; post-doctoral or equivalent professional experience (e.g., advisory or leadership positions in Indigenous communities, limited term academic appointment; work in industry or government); or expertise and interest in developing courses and/or workshops on community-engaged, decolonial, or Indigenous research methods are considered an asset.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, including international candidates; if you are neither a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, please indicate if you are authorized to work in Canada and be prepared to provide a copy of your permit authorizing same.

Application review will begin on January 12, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. We intend to hold interviews in February/March 2025.

Find further information about the position and instructions on how to apply.

Sessional lecturers

The Department of Psychology invites your expression of interest in delivering one or more Psychology course sections below during Summer 2025.

In keeping with Article 14.03 of the between UVic and CUPE 4163 (Component 3), expressions of interest are hereby sought from graduate students*, adjunct faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and sessional instructors in the department as well as from other interested parties. 

Please submit your expression(s) of interest here:

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday, March 7, 2025.

Offers of sessional employment will be made from the pool of qualified individuals who express their interest in teaching one or more of the course sections listed below. Positions are subject to availability of funding and attainment of minimum course enrollment numbers.  It is anticipated that applicants will be contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date or sooner. The University reserves the right to fill additional teaching assignments from the pool of applicants for this posting.

*Graduate Students:  With the approval of their supervisor, graduate students who will have successfully completed their candidacy exams by April 30, 2025, may apply.  Interested students should discuss with their supervisors the trade-offs among teaching experience, additional income, and progress toward their degree.

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UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and  in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups. Read our full equity statement.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca.  Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

Subj	Num	Title	Sec	Type	Units	Days	Start Time	End Time	Capacity	Start Date	End Date
PSYC	100A	INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY: I	A01	LEC	1.5	MTWRF	1030	1220	70	12 May 2025	04 Jun 2025
PSYC	100B	INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY: II	A01	LEC	1.5	MTWRF	1030	1220	70	05 Jun 2025	27 Jun 2025
PSYC	201	RESEARCH METHODS:PSYC	A01	LEC	1.5	MW	1030	1220	70	12 May 2025	27 Jun 2025
						R	1030	1120
PSYC	243	INTRO LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT	A01	LEC	1.5	MTWRF	1030	1220	70	03 Jul 2025	25 Jul 2025
PSYC	260	INTRO MENTAL HEALTH/WELL-BEING	A01	LEC	1.5	MTWRF	1430	1620	70	05 Jun 2025	27 Jun 2025
PSYC	300A	STATISTICAL METHODS	A01	LEC	1.5	MW	1030	1220	100	12 May 2025	27 Jun 2025
						F	1030	1120
PSYC	300B	STATISTICAL METHODS:II	A01	LEC	1.5	MW	1030	1220	100	03 Jul 2025	20 Aug 2025
						F	1030	1120
PSYC	351B	HUMAN NEUROPSYCHOLOGY	A01	LEC	1.5	MTWRF	1230	1420	70	03 Jul 2025	25 Jul 2025