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Faculty of Education, UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA

Department of Educational Psychology & Leadership Studies

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. We invite you to watch our Welcome to the Territory video to learn more. 

The Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies (EPLS) invites applications for a  tenure-track position at Assistant or Associate rank (research stream) starting July 1, 2026, or as negotiated. With this pivotal role, we are committed to strengthening our contributions to inclusive education, mental health, and wellness through scholarship, teaching, and professional preparation. We are seeking a scholar whose work bridges school psychology, inclusive education, and child and youth mental health. The successful candidate will play a central role in preparing future professionals to engage with the challenges of learning, development, and wellness in an increasingly complex world, and will contribute to the growth of our undergraduate and graduate programs in this area.

EPLS is renowned for its innovative on-campus and community-based initiatives, embracing diverse methodological approaches to broaden the reach and influence of our educational offerings. We are committed to transformative practices that push the boundaries of traditional disciplinary frameworks, aiming to integrate new knowledges and approaches that respond to the pressing societal needs of our time. EPLS makes substantial contributions to graduate education in the Faculty of Education and plays a pivotal role in undergraduate pathways across the university, including Teacher Education. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse faculty and value varied perspectives and experiences in our teaching and research environment. We look forward to welcoming a new colleague to join us in boldly reimagining the edge of what’s next for leadership, education and learning.

Salary Range The candidate's qualifications, experience and overall market demand will determine a candidate’s final salary offer. The salary for this position includes a competitive salary range of $110,000 - $136,000 at the Assistant rank and $127,000 - $157,000 at the Associate rank. UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves and pension plan.

In accordance with the University’s Equity Plan and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants from the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. Candidates from one or more of these groups who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify in their cover letter.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; if you are neither a Canadian citizen nor permanent resident, please indicate if you are authorized to work in Canada, and be prepared to provide a copy of your permit authorizing same.

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