Clinical Psychology, Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

Department of Psychology – Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Clinical Psychology

The Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia–Vancouver campus (psych.ubc.ca) encourages applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in clinical psychology, with anticipated position start date of July 1, 2027.

We are seeking applicants with strong research records appropriate to a research-oriented CPA-accredited doctoral program in clinical psychology. We are looking for an outstanding candidate in any area of clinical psychology, but would be especially excited to welcome a new colleague whose research addresses mental health in underserved or marginalized populations to complement ongoing work in our clinical program and department (https://psych.ubc.ca/people/). The successful candidate will join our team in the clinical program in producing scholarly research that leads to publication, conducting effective undergraduate and graduate teaching, providing clinical and research supervision, and contributing to departmental service.

Prior to the position start date, the successful applicant will have been awarded a PhD from an accredited clinical psychology program and will be ready to conduct a program of research within clinical psychology. The successful applicant will also be licensed or license-eligible in British Columbia.

How to apply:

Applications are to be submitted online through the Department of Psychology’s Internal Resources website at https://psyc.air.arts.ubc.ca/assistant-professor-tenure-track-in-clinical-psychology/. Applicants should upload the required documents by the deadline in this order:

cover letter (including the names and contact information for three referees)
CV
research statement (approx. 3 pages)

a statement (approx. 1-2 pages) that details (a) how your personal experiences, perspectives, or skill-sets relate to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and/or Indigeneity (EDI.I), broadly understood; (b) how your present or past research, teaching, and/or service support the success and inclusion of students, research participants, and/or other stakeholders from diverse and/or historically underrepresented backgrounds; and (c) how you foresee contributing to our departmental commitment to EDI.I.

teaching statement (approx. 1-2 pages)

each statement should include all relevant information even if aspects are also discussed in other submitted materials

evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., evaluations, sample syllabi)
three publications

In addition, applicants should arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation submitted directly by the referees, by October 1, 2026, via email to ubcpsycjobs@psych.ubc.ca, with “Clinical reference” in the subject line.

The deadline for applications is October 1, 2026. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position is $10,000/month – $11,167/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We are seeking applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The Department of Psychology is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and Indigeneity (EDI.I), in accordance with a 5-year strategic growth and hiring plan (see https://psych.ubc.ca/about/equity-inclusion/). As one part of the initiative, we are engaging in ongoing hiring of new faculty members who share a commitment to our departmental values of EDI.I, including expanding our departmental diversity in the broadest sense. Applicants who wish to learn more about how EDI.I is integrated into, fostered, and celebrated in our Psychology community are invited to contact Amori Mikami, Professor and Associate Head of Equity Diversity and Inclusion (mikami@psych.ubc.ca). For information about institutional plans and priorities, visit: https://antiracism.ubc.ca/ and https://indigenous.ubc.ca/indigenous-engagement/indigenous-strategic-plan/.

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Sessional Lecturers (History)

Jul 7, 2026

Department of History in Collaboration with the Native Indian Teacher Education Program (NITEP)

Call for applications to teach in:

Winter Session Term One (September to December 2026)
Winter Session Term Two (January to April 2027)

The Department of History invites applications for two (2) sessional teaching positions in collaboration with UBC’s NITEP, a long-standing Indigenous teacher education program that supports Indigenous learners and communities across BC. These positions involve close engagement with NITEP students and supports, and a strong commitment to Indigenous-focused, community-engaged teaching.

The Department anticipates offering one (1) course in each winter term. The courses will be taught online synchronously starting at 5:00 pm, preferably on Wednesday evenings. The two (2) courses will be chosen from the following list of options:

HIST_V 322 (3-6) History of Canadian International Relations
HIST_V 324 (3) Inventing Canada, 1840-1896
HIST_V 325 (3) Canada 1896-1945: Boom, Bust and War
HIST_V 326 (3) Canada Since 1945: Affluence and Anxiety in the Atomic Age
HIST_V 327 (3) Colonialism and Revolution in the Americas
HIST_V 345 (3) Crime and Punishment in Canadian History
HIST_V 396 (3) Environmental History of North America
HIST_V 420 (3-6) Topics in Canadian History

Applicants may apply for one or both terms and must specify their availability in their application.

The current salary for a 3-credit course in the Faculty of Arts is $9,559.11. Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. and experience teaching at the college or university level; applicants who are ABD will also be considered.

**The successful candidate will demonstrate:**

A background in public history, with expertise in and understanding of Indigenous histories, and Indigenous and decolonial approaches to historical inquiry, including place-based and community-based ways of knowing.
Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous students and a strong commitment to creating culturally respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.
Experience scaffolding assignments and providing responsive, developmental feedback.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust, engage sensitively with students, and foster a positive and respectful classroom environment.
A demonstrated willingness to collaborate with NITEP supports, including advisors, writing supports, and, where appropriate, community members and Elders.

All applicants should apply only through the History Department’s Internal Resources website https://hist.air.arts.ubc.ca/2026-sessional-application-form-nitep/

Returning Applicants: those who have taught for us in the last five years, can simply upload an updated curriculum vitae.

New Applicants: should provide the following application materials, and ask three referees to forward confidential letters of recommendation under separate cover to history.sessionals@ubc.ca

Upload a curriculum vitae. The c.v. must include a list of post-secondary courses taught at UBC and elsewhere.
And upload the following application materials (in the following order, collated into a single PDF file)

a letter of application, including a statement on experience and/or potential for teaching a diverse student population
one or more sample course outlines (from a course or courses you have taught or would be interested in teaching)
teaching evaluations
transcript of your academic record if you do not yet hold a Ph.D.

For further information on the sessional program, please contact the Department Head, Dr. Bonnie Effros at bonnie.effros@ubc.ca.

We will announce our decision by the end of July 2026.

Deadline for applications: July 21, 2026

All positions are subject to funding and are governed by UBC’s “Agreement and Conditions of Appointment for Sessional Lecturers.” In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

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Canadian Studies 2026W T2

June 17, 2026

The Canadian Studies program at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver campus) is accepting applications for a part-time sessional lecturer to teach the following course:

Winter 2026 Courses, Term 2:

(January – April 2027)

Course / Section	Title	Credits	Schedule
CDST 350B 201	Canadian Studies	3	Tue/Thu 3:30pm-5:00pm

Course Description

The Canadian Creative: Exploring the Lyricality of the Nation-State

How might we radically re-imagine the relationship between art, culture and the nation-state through an intellectual excavation of the creative imagination? In this course, we will speak to various actors, musicians, artists, writers and other creatives about the ways their emotional and physical geographies – and in particular, their relationship to national identity – influence what they create. This involves experimental writing in-class; lessons on how to conduct an interview; conversations with creatives and course assignments that go beyond the traditional academic essay. Tap into your creative frontier and explore the poetics and the politics of your imagination.

This course is designated as “in person” and it must conform to UBC policies (found here: https://students.ubc.ca/enrolment/courses/course-modes-delivery).

For questions regarding the course, please contact Dr. Minelle Mahtani, Program Chair at minelle.mahtani@ubc.ca.

Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. in Canadian Studies, Political Science, History, Geography, Gender, Race, Sexuality, Social Justice, Anthropology, or Sociology and experience in teaching at the college or university level. An excellent teaching record based on relevant experience in the subject matter or related courses is required. Experience working with artists, creatives, writers, broadcasters, or media producers will be an asset in this position.

How to Apply

Applications must include the following documents:

Brief cover letter outlining your experience for the position
Curriculum Vitae, which includes a record of experience and a detailed list of all postsecondary courses taught (course name and number, length, credit value, dates, and teaching responsibilities)
a sample outline for this course (maximum 1 page), outlining main assessments, and general material to be covered in the course
evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluations, if available)
names and contact emails of two referees

Applications must be submitted online by July 3rd, 2026. Please submit all application materials online as pdf files and follow the instructions provided on the application webpage: https://fyip.air.arts.ubc.ca/2026w-sessional-cdst/.

All positions are subject to availability of funds and will be governed by UBC’s “Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional Lecturers.” The current minimum salary is $ $9,559.11 per 3-credit course.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

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International Reporting (tenure-stream faculty position)

June 10, 2026

The School of Journalism, Writing, and Media at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver Campus, invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream faculty appointment in International Reporting. The position is expected to be filled at the rank of Assistant Professor (or, consideration may be given to appointment at the Associate Professor rank in the case of an outstanding candidate). The successful candidate will be expected to qualify for concurrent appointment to the endowment-funded Gary Coull Professorship in International Reporting at UBC. The title of Coull Professorship will be for an initial five-year term, which may be renewed, in accordance with the University’s Honorifics Policy and the terms of the Endowment that supports the Professorship. The anticipated start date for this position is as early as July 1, 2027.

The School of Journalism, Writing, and Media (JWAM) offers a Master of Journalism degree that aims to prepare a global cohort of graduate students to thrive in an evolving media environment, using research and journalistic practices to contribute to meaningful public discourse across all forms of media. It also offers an undergraduate Minor in Journalism and Social Change that invites UBC students of any academic discipline to think about and do journalism in the context of ongoing cultural and political shifts.

The School encourages applications from candidates with scholarly or professional experience in journalism, as evidenced by their record of intellectual engagement, teaching, published work or work in progress in a variety of academic or professional outlets.

To complement current strengths in digital, environmental, Indigenous, and social justice journalism, we are particularly interested in candidates with scholarly and professional expertise in International Reporting. The successful candidate will have experience in covering and analyzing global issues for a variety of professional or academic publications. Expertise in emerging fields of journalism, preferably in mobile, data or visual journalism, will be an asset.

A PhD degree is preferred by the start of the appointment; however, consideration will be given to candidates who have progressed to the point where completion of the PhD is imminent and who demonstrate clear and superior promise of excellent journalism research and practice, graduate supervision, and teaching. Candidates with a Master’s degree combined with substantial professional experience, especially in digital journalism, are also encouraged to apply. Candidates must demonstrate professional experience, strong evidence of research activity, and a publication record commensurate with experience, with a proven commitment to the advancement of research, practice and public scholarship in the field of International Journalism and related areas. Candidates are expected to be familiar with the mission and recent research output and collaborative projects of the award-winning Global Reporting Centre (GRC), based within JWAM/UBC. The successful candidate will be expected to become involved with and contribute to GRC teaching and research.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching and advising, and be skilled in methods of engaged and inclusive learning and the appropriate use of instructional technology. Candidates should be able to teach a range of courses currently on offer in the Master of Journalism degree and the Minor in Journalism and Social Change, to contribute to areas not currently covered, to participate fully in graduate supervision, and to undertake service duties as assigned by the Director. The normal teaching load will be four 3-credit courses per year and will include both graduate and undergraduate courses.

Additional information about the School may be found at https://jwam.ubc.ca/

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all candidates (including but not limited to disabled people). If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC’s Centre for Workplace Accessibility website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/working-injury-illness-or-disability/centre-workplace-accessibility.

The UBC – Vancouver Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking Musqueam people. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. The School of Journalism, Writing, and Media is committed to research and pedagogy that responds to and addresses historic inequities and therefore welcomes applicants who would contribute to our ongoing efforts to create an open and diverse community, one that fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged in the field of journalism and media. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political beliefs, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Application instructions

Applications are to be submitted via this online form: https://jrnl.air.arts.ubc.ca/application-for-ap-jwam/. Applicants should be prepared to upload the following items: cover letter, curriculum vitae, description of current and future research and teaching interests, teaching portfolio (statement of teaching philosophy, one graduate course syllabus, one undergraduate course syllabus, and evidence of teaching effectiveness: student evaluations, peer assessments), and a one-page statement about your experience working with a diverse student body and your contributions or potential contributions to advancing a culture of equity and inclusion. Applicants with limited teaching experience may include evidence of newsroom mentorship and editorial innovation.

In addition, applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent directly to jwam.assistant@ubc.ca, with “Journalism AP 2027” in the subject line, by the deadline of August 15, 2026. Note: The online application form will ask applicants to provide the names and email contact information for their three referees. Completed applications and confidential letters of reference must be received by August 15, 2026. Review of applications will begin soon after and will continue until the position is filled. The position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position at the Assistant Professor rank is: $10,000/month – $11,167/month. The expected pay range for this position at the Associate Professor rank is $11,583/month – $12,417/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Appointment at the Associate Professor rank is subject to an additional review process, which must be approved by the President prior to the start of the appointment. Enquiries should be directed to Dr. Kamal Al-Solaylee, Director and Professor at jwam.director@ubc.ca.