Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, McGill University
Job Description
One Tenure-track Position in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP), McGill University
Assistant Professor: Human Development Program
Land Acknowledgement
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The Position
The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP) invites applications for one tenure-track appointment in Human Development (HD) Program at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Faculty members in the Human Development (HD) program conduct both basic and applied research with an emphasis on the diversity of learning and related social, emotional, and/or cognitive developmental trajectories. The HD program includes both MA and PhD students. In addition, the position involves teaching at the graduate level and supervising graduate students.
The Criteria
The successful candidate is expected to have a strong commitment to developing an exceptional research profile, teaching at the graduate level, supervising master’s level and doctoral students, and actively contributing to program-related activities.
The successful candidate must have:
– a doctoral degree (PhD or EdD) in psychology, education, human development or a related discipline by August 1, 2026
– a research portfolio complementing one or more of the following areas of expertise: cognitive development, language development, literacy acquisition, socio-emotional development, developmental and learning differences
– a research portfolio complementing one or more of the following areas of expertise: cognitive development, language development, literacy acquisition, socio-emotional development, developmental and learning differences
The successful candidate is expected to have:
– research experience in different stages of human development. While we are particularly interested in research in early childhood, research in other developmental stages across the lifespan is welcome.
– a record of securing scholarship, fellowship and/or research funding from institutional, provincial, federal, and/or other sources.
– potential to produce high-impact research and scholarship consistent with a research-intensive university (e.g., a record of sustained publications, award or recognition for research, invited talks at conferences or colloquia).
– a record of teaching at the university level (including teaching assistantships, workshop instructors, co-teaching, or guest lectures)
– a record of research supervision involving undergraduate. Graduate supervision is an asset.
– experience in contributing to management or leadership in universities and/or professional organizations (including student organizations)
– commitment to integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion in research or professional practices
– research experience in different stages of human development. While we are particularly interested in research in early childhood, research in other developmental stages across the lifespan is welcome.
– a record of securing scholarship, fellowship and/or research funding from institutional, provincial, federal, and/or other sources.
– potential to produce high-impact research and scholarship consistent with a research-intensive university (e.g., a record of sustained publications, award or recognition for research, invited talks at conferences or colloquia).
– a record of teaching at the university level (including teaching assistantships, workshop instructors, co-teaching, or guest lectures)
– a record of research supervision involving undergraduate. Graduate supervision is an asset.
– experience in contributing to management or leadership in universities and/or professional organizations (including student organizations)
– commitment to integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion in research or professional practices
Position Start Date
August 1, 2026 (Negotiable)
Salary
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and consistent with university guidelines.
To apply and for more information, please visit: https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/McGill_Careers/job/Education-Building/Assistant-Professor–Human-Development-_JR0000074950
Closing Date: 05/21/2026
Contact: ecp@mcgill.ca