UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY - ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY-pediatric psychosocial oncology.

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY - ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY. The Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary in collaboration with the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute for Child and Maternal Health (ACHRI), the Southern Alberta Cancer Research Institute (SACRI) and the Childhood Cancer Collaborative funded by the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation is seeking applications for a tenure-track Clinical Psychology Professorship at the Assistant Professor level in the field of paediatric psychosocial oncology.

The successful applicant will be expected to: establish a successful, collaborative, multi-disciplinary and externally funded program of research in psychosocial oncology, participate in the scholarly activities, including knowledge generation and translation, of ACHRI and SACRI , and supervise graduate students in the Clinical Psychology program. Applicants for this position will have accredited training in clinical psychology (including an APA- or CPA-approved internship) and will be able to obtain registration as a psychologist in the province of Alberta.

The position offers 75% protected research time, with a 1 course teaching requirement per academic year, for a period of 4 years. After the expiration of the 4 year term, the appointee duties will be discussed with the Dean, including modification of the protected research time.

The successful applicant will be appointed within the Faculty of Arts, Department of Psychology with cross-appointment in Paediatrics and Oncology, Faculty of Medicine.

Send letter of application, statement of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy and interests, curriculum vitae, representative reprints/preprints, and at least two letters of recommendation to, Dr. Tavis Campbell, Chair of the Clinical Psychology Search, Department of Psychology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2N1N4, E-mail:t.s.campbell@ucalgary.ca. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

With a population of over one million, Calgary is one of Canada’s largest head office cities and enjoys a vibrant economic climate based on energy, high-tech, financial services, and tourism. This business environment provides a variety of opportunities for scholars. Situated in the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, the city offers excellent year-round recreational opportunities.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Calgary respects, appreciates and encourages diversity.