Psychology - Assistant Professor (Clinical Neuropsychology, specialization in sleep)

Vibrant, multidisciplinary and innovative, the Faculty of Arts and Science is one of Université de Montréal’s largest faculties. Through its 28 departments, schools, centres and one institute, it offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate programs, some of which are unique in Quebec. It is also home to some 30 interdisciplinary research centres and groups. Every day, its 650 faculty members are helping shape a better tomorrow by advancing knowledge and encouraging the convergence of perspectives.

Founded in 1942, the Department of Psychology is the oldest francophone psychology department in North America. With its 62 career professors, it is distinguished by a diverse range of academic programs, covering areas such as psychology, neuropsychology, cognitive and computational neuroscience, and specialized sleep interventions.

Accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association, the clinical neuropsychology sector offers both a Research-Intervention PhD and a professional doctorate (PsyD). The Department also offers a graduate diploma (D.E.S.S.) in specialized sleep interventions—a postgraduate program focused on the assessment of and intervention for individuals experiencing sleep-related difficulties.

Professors lead research programs spanning a wide array of topics in psychology, neuropsychology, and neuroscience. Furthermore, they benefit from an extensive network of collaborations with academic and hospital institutions in Montreal, as well as with national and international partners, providing a particularly rich environment for interdisciplinary research and the training of the next generation of scientists.

The Department operates both a university psychology clinic and a university sleep clinic. This setting is exceptionally well-suited for developing research programs at the intersection of clinical practice and sleep science.

The Department of Psychology is recruiting a professor with expertise in clinical neuropsychology and sleep, who will contribute to the Department’s academic programs and cutting-edge research in these fields.

Day-to-day responsibilities
Through your undergraduate and graduate-level teaching, and your research activities, you will contribute to the faculty’s pursuit of excellence. Furthermore, you will promote your discipline and actively participate in the daily activities of a renowned institution. As such, you will:

• Teach in the clinical neuropsychology and specialized sleep intervention programs;
• Supervise clinical internships in clinical neuropsychology and within the D.E.S.S (graduate diploma) program in specialized sleep intervention;
• Participate in the development, operation, and management of programs, including the Research-Intervention PhD in clinical neuropsychology and the D.E.S.S. (graduate diploma) in specialized sleep intervention;
• Develop an innovative research program that facilitate the integration of scientific work leading to the writing of dissertations and theses;
• Engage in scientific outreach and publication activities;
• Contribute to the development of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and of the Institution through scientific and social committees and activities;
• Teaching could be done at Montreal and Laval campus.

Qualifications

• Hold a doctorate in clinical psychology (PhD) or the equivalent;
• Having a postdoctoral experience is an asset;
• Demonstrate through publications, a capacity for academic outreach. This position entails regular, high-level written output for scientific journal;
• Demonstrate the potential for obtaining grants to conduct research activities;
• Demonstrate an aptitude for providing high-quality university-level instruction; teaching experience is an asset;
• Experience in clinical neuropsychology and/or clinical experience in sleep;
• Interest in contributing to the development, operation, and management of Research-Intervention PhD programs in clinical neuropsychology and graduate diploma (D.E.S.S.) programs in specialized sleep intervention;
• Be a member of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ) and possess a certificate of neuropsychological assessment (or a demonstration of how the requirements can be met must be provided in the application file);
• Be at the beginning of a professoral career since the position is open at the assistant professor rank;
• Demonstrate potential to develop local, national and international collaborations;
• Ability to work in a team within an interdisciplinary context and with the faculty;
• Have adequate proficiency of the French language or be committed to learning it once hired, through the Université de Montréal’s French language support program, in accordance with the Université de Montréal language policy.

Additional information about the position

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits
• Expected start date: June 1^st, 2027
• Located at the Montreal Campus

Link to submit your application: https://rh-carriere-dmz-eng.synchro.umontreal.ca/psc/rhprpr9_car_eng/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=3&JobOpeningId=532340&PostingSeq=1& 

How to submit your application
Submit your application through our online recruitment system (click on the “Apply for job” button) before January 4^th, 2027. Your application must include the following documents:

• A cover letter
• A curriculum vitae
• Copies of, or links to, three recent publications or research papers
• A statement outlining your teaching and mentoring experience and approach
• A research program proposal
• Three letters of recommendation submitted directly by the referees to the department
• An equity, diversity and inclusion statement (one page).

Contact information

Michelle McKerral, Chair
FAS/Department of Psychology
[email protected]

UdeM places the values of diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of each of its missions. It adopts a broad and inclusive definition of diversity that goes beyond applicable laws, and encourages all qualified individuals, regardless of their characteristics, to apply. To learn more about the Université de Montréal's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, click here. 

Université de Montréal’s application process allows all members of the Professor’s Assembly to review the application files submitted. If you wish to keep your application confidential until the shortlist is established, please mention it in your application.  

HEALTH & FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Medical, paramedical, dental and travel insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program along with an institutional  Health and Wellness Program
• Defined benefit pension plan with indexed pension payments upon retirement (rrum.umontreal.ca)
• Life insurance and disability income insurance

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

• Up to two years of parental leave
• Reduced workload upon return from parental leave, until the child turns two
• Two on-campus childcare centers
• Summer camps and spring break camps at UdeM's Sports and Fitness Center
• Compassionate leave

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Research and study leave
• Research start-up funding
• French language training program
• University-level teaching skills development activities
• Professional development and sabbatical leave allowance program
• Tuition waiver program for you, your spouse, and dependent children