An investigation was made of faculty recruitment and hiring practices of psychology departments in Canadian universities, as well as the job search experiences of recently hired male and female faculty. Questionnaires were sent to 61 departments and 105 faculty, and data from 38 completed department questionnaires (62%) and 64 faculty questionnaires (61%) were analysed. Results suggested that the majority of psychology departments lack complete affirmative action policies, and many lack other specific requirements for ensuring participation by women. In spite of some deterrents to full equality, including a salary differential favouring men, it appears that women are being hired in proportion to their representation in the psychology labour force. Differences in male and female applicants which may favour the hiring of male faculty were found to be few.

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