Assistant Professor Mental Health and Well-Being Psychology

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto is seeking an Assistant Professor in Mental Health and Well-Being Psychology. The role involves conducting innovative research and teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. Ideal candidates will hold a PhD in Psychology and demonstrate excellence in research and teaching, with a commitment to equity and diversity. Applications must be submitted by November 3, 2025.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.
• Ability to contribute to a diverse and inclusive academic environment.
• Research aligned with core departmental areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and innovative research in mental health.
• Establish undergraduate and graduate teaching programs.
• Contribute to program development in psychology.

Skills

Independent research in mental health

Teaching in psychology

Collaboration and mentorship

Diversity and inclusion awareness

Education

PhD in Psychology

Job description

Overview

Assistant Professor - Mental Health and Well-Being Psychology

Date Posted: 09/17/2025
Closing Date: 11/03/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 43536
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Psychology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and innovative research in mental health and well-being, and develop an externally funded research program.
• Establish an undergraduate and graduate teaching program at the University of Toronto on the St. George campus, with the potential to teach topics such as psychopathology, psychotherapy, clinical science, mental health psychology, addictions, social determinants of health and well-being, or related areas.
• Teach in collaboration with existing departmental strengths and contribute to program development in psychology.
• Contribute to the academic community through collaboration, supervision, and mentorship of students and junior researchers.

Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology or a related area by appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.
• Research program with applications to mental health and/or well-being, aligned with core departmental areas: developmental psychology; perception, cognition and cognitive neuroscience; social and personality psychology; or behavioural neuroscience.
• Teaching experience or potential in undergraduate courses (e.g., psychopathology, psychotherapy, clinical science, mental health psychology, addictions, social determinants of health and well-being) and, optionally, statistics.
• Evidence of research excellence (publications, research statement, conference presentations, awards, strong referee endorsements) and strong teaching evidence (teaching dossier, statements, course materials, teaching evaluations, or equivalent).
• Ability to contribute to a diverse and inclusive academic environment and collaborate within interdisciplinary research and teaching activities.

Application Process

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by submitting: a cover letter; current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; a recent writing sample; and a teaching dossier including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or evidence of superior teaching activities as listed above. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tools will automatically solicit letters of reference from referees. Applicants must provide the names and contact information of three references. Applications must be received by November 3, 2025.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto’s Statement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence. Applicants should demonstrate commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in their materials.

For more information, visit the Department of Psychology home page: www.psych.utoronto.ca or contact the Chair, Department of Psychology, at [e-mail].

Diversity and Accessibility

The University of Toronto embraces diversity and strives to build a culture of belonging. Applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities are encouraged. A brief Diversity Survey is part of the application process and is voluntary. More information is available at the university’s candidate FAQ and related pages.

The University supports the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and will provide accommodations as needed during the recruitment and selection process. If accommodations are required at any point, contact [e-mail].