Tenure-Track Faculty Position- Faculty of Education

Inspired by a strong tradition of social responsibility and an enduring commitment to the advancement of women, Mount Saint Vincent University promotes academic excellence and the pursuit of knowledge through scholarship and teaching of the highest quality. Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) is committed to recruiting exceptional and diverse scholars and teachers, and is recognized as a leader in flexible programs, applied research and a personalized approach to education. The Mount is in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Please visit www.msvu.ca for more information.

The Description:

The Faculty of Education is seeking candidates for up to two new tenure-stream faculty members at the rank of Assistant Professor for supporting both the current Master of Arts (MA) in School Psychology program and our new Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in School and Child Clinical Psychology program. This is an exciting time for faculty teaching in these programs as they work to open the new PsyD program in the fall of 2026 and engage students in a program review of the current MA.

Qualified applicants will possess a doctoral degree in school and/or child-focused clinical psychology from a CPA or APA accredited or equivalent program which will have included a one-year predoctoral residency. If the degree program is equivalent to a CPA or APA accredited program, the predoctoral residency must be CPA or APA accredited. Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology (NSRP). Candidates with a PhD are preferred. Candidates with a PsyD will be considered if they are able to provide evidence of a current or developing program of research.

The ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate knowledge of and/or experience with multiple systems (e.g., schools, health, mental health, justice) that children, youth, and their families might be in contact with. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate knowledge of and/or who have experience working within school systems. Mount Saint Vincent University is committed to efforts that advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) in all facets of the university and in the community. Applicants are encouraged to include information supporting their commitment to EDIA in their application materials.

The successful candidates must be willing and able to teach graduate-level courses in assessment and intervention and will be familiar with a range of assessment and intervention strategies and consultation practices that are evidence-based, and aligned with research-informed best practices. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate research-informed knowledge of current issues in the ethical practice of psychology and an awareness of how to incorporate this into teaching. Demonstrated experience with teaching and student supervision is an asset.

Any research areas related to school and child clinical psychology will be considered; however, preference will be given to candidates whose research relates to the wellbeing and school functioning of children, adolescents, and/or youth. Applicants should be able to articulate how their research informs their approach to teaching and supervision. Research programs should complement and strengthen current faculty research interests. The successful candidates will be able to show evidence of a productive research trajectory.

Please submit:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the criteria for the position
• A current curriculum vitae
• A statement of clinical strengths and interests (2-page limit)
• A statement about teaching philosophy and interests including information about your approach to teaching assessment and/or intervention based on current evidence-based best practices (2-page limit)
• A research statement explaining your current and future research plans (2-page limit)
• Names and contact information (email address and telephone number) for three references, at least one of whom is able to speak to your clinical skills as well as your research and teaching

Faculty will begin considering applications on April 21, 2026. With an anticipated start date of 1 July 2026. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the MSVU Faculty Association Collective Agreement. All positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

Please send applications by email (in a single .pdf) to:

Dr. Melissa McGonnell
Coordinator, MA in School Psychology and PysD in School and Child Clinical Psychology programs
[email protected]

Mount Saint Vincent University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions, Indigenous persons, African Canadians, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and other groups that would contribute to the diversification of our campus. All applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Identification Questionnaire Form to the University Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Advisor. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

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