Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Clinical Psychology for Healthy Communities

UBC Okanagan invites applications from emerging clinical psychology scholars for a SSHRC-funded Tier 2 Canada Research Chair focused on healthy communities. The tenure-track appointment is expected to begin July 1, 2027.

The position

A full-time, tenure-track appointment at Assistant or Associate Professor rank in the Department of Psychology at UBC's Okanagan campus in Kelowna, tied to a SSHRC Tier 2 Canada Research Chair for emerging scholars. The expected start is July 1, 2027 or soon after.

Remuneration

The posting states a range of $115,000 to $135,000 at Assistant Professor rank and $130,000 to $160,000 at Associate Professor rank, depending on experience and level.

Qualifications

• A PhD in clinical psychology from an accredited program
• Eligibility for licensure as a psychologist in British Columbia

Eligibility

This is an external search, so candidates must not currently hold a UBC faculty appointment. Selection is limited to members of the federally designated equity groups: Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, and women and gender equity-seeking groups. Candidates must self-identify through the linked equity survey. Canadian citizens and permanent residents receive priority.

Application procedure

Applicants must submit a single PDF through UBC's faculty careers site, comprising:

• Cover letter, up to 2 pages
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement, up to 3 pages
• Teaching statement, up to 2 pages
• Equity, diversity and inclusion statement, up to 2 pages
• Three referees

Application deadline

The application deadline is December 14, 2026, and review will commence on December 1.

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