Term Instructor, Cognitive or Behavioural Neuroscience, Department of Psychology
About the role
Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-Psychology Employee Group URFA Collective Agreement Consideration Open to the Public. CUPE 5791 Job Family Category Academic Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
The Department of Psychology at the University of Regina is seeking applications for a full-time 12-month term position, with the possibility of extension, at the rank of Instructor, with expertise in Cognitive or Behavioural Neuroscience. The anticipated commencement date is September 1, 2025. The duties of the successful candidate will include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, participation in departmental activities, and minor administrative service within the department. The successful candidate will teach six classes over the course of the 12-month appointment.
The University of Regina’s Strategic Plan 2020-2025 (kahkiyaw kiwâhkômâkaninawak – All Our Relations) emphasizes Well-being and Belonging as a strategic priority, which includes prioritizing and supporting research in mental health. The Department of Psychology has been recognized as #1 in Canada and #2 in the world in research quality and is frequently ranked among the top psychology departments in Canada. The Department offers two graduate programs, including the Experimental and Applied Psychology Graduate Program and the Clinical Psychology Graduate Program. The latter is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association and has an on-site state-of-the-art Psychology Training Clinic. The Department maintains good relations with a number of health care, policing, research, and other educational facilities both within Regina and throughout the province.
Position Requirements
Applicants must have or be near completion of a PhD in Cognitive or Behavioural Neuroscience, with a background in psychology. The successful candidate should also show clear promise of excellence in teaching and should be willing and able to teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in Cognitive or Behavioural Neuroscience. Specifically, the successful candidate will be expected to teach Introductory Psychology: Biological and Cognitive Focus, Biological Foundations of Behaviour, and Human Neuropsychology. The ability to teach statistics would be considered an asset.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the closing date of the 25th of July. Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their materials immediately
Physical Demands Pay Grade Faculty Instructor Salary Range As Per URFA Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours Duration (if Term/Temporary) 12-month Term Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Please direct inquiries about the position to Psychology.Dept@uregina.ca.
Job Open Date
07/15/2025
Job Close Date
07/25/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Application Instructions
To apply, applicants must electronically submit the following documents via the online Human Resources portal https://urcareers.uregina.ca/
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a cover letter describing how the applicant meets the requirements for the position.
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an up-to-date curriculum vitae.
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a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness; and
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unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (please note: if successfully shortlisted for an interview, official transcripts sent directly from the post-secondary institutions will be required).
Those candidates contacted for an interview will be asked to have original transcripts and letters of reference sent directly to: Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Regina, 3737 Wascana Parkway, Regina SK, S4S 0A2, or to Arts.Deans.Office@uregina.ca.
Please direct inquiries about the position to Psychology.Dept@uregina.ca.
All candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants representing designated diversity groups are encouraged to self-identify on their application. The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.
Diversity Statement
The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.
About University of Regina
The University of Regina is the leading experience-based learning university in Saskatchewan, located in the province's capital. The preferred institution for more than 16,000 students, the University of Regina is home to 10 faculties, two academic units and approximately two dozen academic departments which have established reputations for excellence and innovative programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
With more than 120 undergraduate academic programs and over 80 graduate programs, the University and its federated colleges offer small class sizes, world-class research, and a beautiful campus!
Our alumni – numbering more than 90,000 – contribute to and build our society in Saskatchewan and in Canada. Our history, our accomplishments, and our growth as a university stem from our commitment to working together for the good of our local and global communities.
Term Instructor, Cognitive or Behavioural Neuroscience, Department of Psychology
About the role
Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-Psychology Employee Group URFA Collective Agreement Consideration Open to the Public. CUPE 5791 Job Family Category Academic Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
The Department of Psychology at the University of Regina is seeking applications for a full-time 12-month term position, with the possibility of extension, at the rank of Instructor, with expertise in Cognitive or Behavioural Neuroscience. The anticipated commencement date is September 1, 2025. The duties of the successful candidate will include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, participation in departmental activities, and minor administrative service within the department. The successful candidate will teach six classes over the course of the 12-month appointment.
The University of Regina’s Strategic Plan 2020-2025 (kahkiyaw kiwâhkômâkaninawak – All Our Relations) emphasizes Well-being and Belonging as a strategic priority, which includes prioritizing and supporting research in mental health. The Department of Psychology has been recognized as #1 in Canada and #2 in the world in research quality and is frequently ranked among the top psychology departments in Canada. The Department offers two graduate programs, including the Experimental and Applied Psychology Graduate Program and the Clinical Psychology Graduate Program. The latter is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association and has an on-site state-of-the-art Psychology Training Clinic. The Department maintains good relations with a number of health care, policing, research, and other educational facilities both within Regina and throughout the province.
Position Requirements
Applicants must have or be near completion of a PhD in Cognitive or Behavioural Neuroscience, with a background in psychology. The successful candidate should also show clear promise of excellence in teaching and should be willing and able to teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in Cognitive or Behavioural Neuroscience. Specifically, the successful candidate will be expected to teach Introductory Psychology: Biological and Cognitive Focus, Biological Foundations of Behaviour, and Human Neuropsychology. The ability to teach statistics would be considered an asset.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the closing date of the 25th of July. Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their materials immediately
Physical Demands Pay Grade Faculty Instructor Salary Range As Per URFA Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours Duration (if Term/Temporary) 12-month Term Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Please direct inquiries about the position to Psychology.Dept@uregina.ca.
Job Open Date
07/15/2025
Job Close Date
07/25/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Application Instructions
To apply, applicants must electronically submit the following documents via the online Human Resources portal https://urcareers.uregina.ca/
-
a cover letter describing how the applicant meets the requirements for the position.
-
an up-to-date curriculum vitae.
-
a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness; and
-
unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (please note: if successfully shortlisted for an interview, official transcripts sent directly from the post-secondary institutions will be required).
Those candidates contacted for an interview will be asked to have original transcripts and letters of reference sent directly to: Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Regina, 3737 Wascana Parkway, Regina SK, S4S 0A2, or to Arts.Deans.Office@uregina.ca.
Please direct inquiries about the position to Psychology.Dept@uregina.ca.
All candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants representing designated diversity groups are encouraged to self-identify on their application. The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.
Diversity Statement
The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.
About University of Regina
The University of Regina is the leading experience-based learning university in Saskatchewan, located in the province's capital. The preferred institution for more than 16,000 students, the University of Regina is home to 10 faculties, two academic units and approximately two dozen academic departments which have established reputations for excellence and innovative programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
With more than 120 undergraduate academic programs and over 80 graduate programs, the University and its federated colleges offer small class sizes, world-class research, and a beautiful campus!
Our alumni – numbering more than 90,000 – contribute to and build our society in Saskatchewan and in Canada. Our history, our accomplishments, and our growth as a university stem from our commitment to working together for the good of our local and global communities.