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Join us at one of Canada’s leading research universities.

The Department of Psychology is recognized for its strengths in both research and teaching.

Home to more than 50 research laboratories, our department is a bustling community of faculty and student researchers leading the field of psychology to new and important discoveries.

All faculty members have active research programs and publish regularly. They have made important contributions locally, regionally and internationally.

Current openings

 Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)

The Department of Psychology at the Â鶹¾«Æ· invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level in Lifespan Health and Development to commence on July 1, 2025.

Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in developmental psychology or related fields by the time of the appointment, and demonstrate the potential for developing a productive research program focused on the earlier period of the lifespan. The appointment will be at the level of Assistant Professor. We are unable to consider applications from more senior candidates. Applicants must present evidence of the potential for successful teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in an environment that supports diverse cultures and perspectives.

This position will require the teaching of courses in lifespan development, infancy and childhood, and adolescence at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Expertise in qualitative methodology, interest in conducting or supporting meaningful collaborative research with Indigenous communities, or conducting research from a developmental perspective in the areas of health or environmental psychology are considered an asset.

Application review will begin on December 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. We intend to hold interviews in February and March 2025.

Find further information about the position and instructions on how to apply.

Assistant Professor in Social Psychology (tenure-track)

The Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level in Social Psychology. The position begins on July 1^st, 2025.

Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in social psychology (or related fields) by the time of the appointment, and demonstrate the potential for developing a productive research program in social psychology that involves community-engaged, decolonial and/or Indigenous perspectives and methods (among other social psychology research methods). The research program should also have the potential for engaging Indigenous or local communities. The appointment will be at the level of Assistant Professor; we are unable to consider applications from more senior candidates. Applicants must present evidence of the potential for successful teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in an environment that supports Indigenous and diverse cultures and perspectives. This position will require the teaching and development of courses in social psychology and/or environmental psychology at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses using Indigenous, decolonial, or community-engaged pedagogies and practices. Interest in conducting research in environmental, climate, or sustainability psychology; post-doctoral or equivalent professional experience (e.g., advisory or leadership positions in Indigenous communities, limited term academic appointment; work in industry or government); or expertise and interest in developing courses and/or workshops on community-engaged, decolonial, or Indigenous research methods are considered an asset.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, including international candidates; if you are neither a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, please indicate if you are authorized to work in Canada and be prepared to provide a copy of your permit authorizing same.

Application review will begin on January 12, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. We intend to hold interviews in February/March 2025.

Find further information about the position and instructions on how to apply.

Sessional lecturers

The Department of Psychology invites your expression of interest in delivering one or more Psychology course sections below during Fall 2025 and Spring 2026.

In keeping with Article 14.03 of the Agreement between UVic and CUPE 4163 (Component 3), expressions of interest are hereby sought from graduate students*, adjunct faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and sessional instructors in the department as well as from other interested parties. 

Please submit your expression(s) of interest here: .

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

Offers of sessional employment will be made from the pool of qualified individuals who express their interest in teaching one or more of the above course sections. Positions are subject to availability of funding and attainment of minimum course enrollment numbers.  It is anticipated that applicants will be contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date or sooner. The University reserves the right to fill additional teaching assignments from the pool of applicants for this posting.

*Graduate Students: With the approval of their supervisor, graduate students who have successfully completed their candidacy exams by June 30, 2025, may apply. Interested students must discuss with their supervisors the trade-offs among teaching experience, additional income, and progress toward their degree.

The University is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and working environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. The University’s full equity statement also provides additional information.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca.  Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

Term	Subj	Num	Section	Title	Units	Cap	Days	Start	End	Start Date	End Date
202509	PSYC	100A	A03	INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY: I	1.5	317	TWF	1230	1320	03 Sep 2025	03 Dec 2025
202509	PSYC	100B	A01	INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY: II	1.5	250	TR	1800	1920	03 Sep 2025	03 Dec 2025
202509	PSYC	243	A01	INTRO LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT	1.5	250	MR	0830	0950	03 Sep 2025	03 Dec 2025
202509	PSYC	260	A01	INTRO MENTAL HEALTH/WELL-BEING	1.5	250	MR	1130	1250	03 Sep 2025	03 Dec 2025
202509	PSYC	332	A02	HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY	1.5	100	TBD	TBD	TBD	03 Sep 2025	03 Dec 2025
202509	PSYC	335	A01	INFANT+CHILD DEVELOPMENT	1.5	100	TWF	0830	0920	03 Sep 2025	03 Dec 2025
202509	PSYC	336	A01	ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT	1.5	100	TWF	1030	1120	03 Sep 2025	03 Dec 2025
202509	PSYC	345A	A01	DRUGS AND BEHAVIOUR	1.5	100	TR	1630	1750	03 Sep 2025	03 Dec 2025
202509	PSYC	366	A01	PSYC DISORDER:CHILD+ADOL	1.5	100	MWR	1430	1520	03 Sep 2025	03 Dec 2025
202509	PSYC	386	A01	CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY	1.5	100	TWF	0830	0920	03 Sep 2025	03 Dec 2025
202601	PSYC	100A	A01	INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY: I	1.5	250	TR	1800	1920	05 Jan 2026	02 Apr 2026
202601	PSYC	260	A01	INTRO MENTAL HEALTH/WELL-BEING	1.5	250	TWF	1130	1220	05 Jan 2026	02 Apr 2026
202601	PSYC	345A	A01	DRUGS AND BEHAVIOUR	1.5	100	TR	1630	1750	05 Jan 2026	02 Apr 2026
202601	PSYC	366	A01	PSYC DISORDER:CHILD+ADOL	1.5	100	MWR	1430	1520	05 Jan 2026	02 Apr 2026