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Position Description:

The Department of Psychology at McGill University invites applications for the position of Assistant Director (at the rank of Assistant Professor, Clinical) in the Virginia I. Douglas Centre for Clinical Psychology. This training clinic was created to support a CPA- and PCSAS-accredited PhD program in Clinical Psychology. 

This is a non-tenure track position that can be renewed based on performance and available funding with a start date of June 1, 2025. In addition to clinic responsibilities, the Assistant Director is allowed to spend a day/week in independent research and/or clinical practice activities.

Review of applicants will begin on March 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Please address any questions to blaine.ditto@mcgill.ca.

Job Duties:
- work closely with the Centre Director and Clinical Core program faculty to collaboratively design and implement training and supervision activities.

- Clinical supervision of graduate students engaged in evidence-based professional practice across a variety of assessment and intervention strategies and presenting problems in adults with diverse identities and lived experiences is a key responsibility.

- providing leadership in the training clinic such as assisting in the management of other clinical supervisors and coordinating with other professionals and students across the department and in the Montréal area.

- Depending on background and interests, responsibilities could include teaching graduate level courses in adult assessment and clinical supervision. Experience in the assessment of adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is an asset.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:
(a) have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from a CPA-, APA-, or PCSAS-accredited program,

(b) have been trained in evidence-based assessment and intervention techniques,

(c) are licensed psychologists (or immediately license eligible) in Québec, and (d) have at least two years post-doctoral clinical experience

(e) Experience in the assessment of adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is an asset.

Faculty/Department/Unit:
Science / Psychology

Job Type:
Contract Academic Staff

Rank:
Assistant Professor

Length of Appointment:
1 year

Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Period:
Please submit your application within 30 days of the publication of this advertisement.

Required Documents:
The following supporting documents are required:

- cover letter and curriculum vitae

- a statement of vision about clinical training that includes how attention to EDI informs their teaching, research, and professional practice,

- names and contact information of three reference providers who can attest to their professional qualifications to: https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/fr-CA/mcgill_careers 

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.