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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailAssistant Professor in Psychology
9month Limited Term Appointment
Department of Psychology
Saint Marys University
Halifax NS Canada B3H 3C3
Date Posted: January 28 2025
Posting Deadline: Until position is filled
Department: Psychology
Type of Employment: 9month Limited Term Appointment FullTime
Group Affiliation: SMUFU Rank of Assistant Professor
Preferred Start Date: August 1 2025
We invite applications for a 9month Limited Term Appointment position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Cognitive Psychology/Research Methods. At Saint Marys University you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility diversity and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of everyones contribution and growth in the Universitys success.
The successful applicant will join the 24member Department of Psychology which offers major and honours degrees . and B.A. MSc. programs in Applied Psychology (Industrial/Organizational Psychology stream; Forensic Psychology stream) a Ph.D. program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology a certificate program in Human Resource Management and a certificate program in Forensic Psychology; the department also participates in the interdisciplinary MSc Applied Science and Master of Applied Health Services Research programs. The applicant will be expected to teach five onesemester courses or equivalent. Additional contracted teaching assignments (overload teaching) may be possible. Faculty members in the Department have access to supportive department assistants graduate teaching assistants IT support the Patrick Power Library (including a large array of inprint and electronic holdings) uptodate statistical and survey applications (e.g. SPSS Mplus Qualtrics Gorilla Experiment Builder) and office space.
For additional information about the University and the Department please see our website at: Information and Responsibilities
As Assistant Professor the successful applicant will:
Have a strong desire to help create excellent student learning experiences through curriculum development and delivery of undergraduate teaching primarily in the areas of cognitive psychology and research methods (e.g. Cognitive Psychology Thinking & Reasoning Sensation & Perception Research Methods).
Opportunities to contribute to administrative service activities within the Department the Faculty of Science and the University exist (e.g. supervision of honours students research student conference participation teaching and learning development activities).
Experience and Education Requirements
To be the successful applicant you will have:
PhD (or close to completion) in Cognitive Psychology (or a closely related field).
A demonstrated commitment to excellence in university teaching.
Application Details
Send complete applications by email to:
Cognitive Psychology LTA Hiring Committee
Email: emailprotected
Applicants should provide a single pdf file containing:
Cover letter (including a clear statement of status as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident)
Curriculum vitae
Teaching dossier including a statement on teaching philosophy evidence of teaching effectiveness v EDIA considerations statement on courses in Cognitive Science & Research Methods qualified to teach and details on experiences in training students/HQP (Highly Qualified Personnel).
Names and contact information for three academic referees.
The Selection Committee will begin considering applications as they arrive. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest. Because of the volume of applications we will confirm receipt of your application but only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by the selection committee. Thanks for your understanding.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
At Saint Marys University equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect we welcome applications from women Indigenous peoples racialized persons/visible minorities persons with disabilities persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community. Applicants are encouraged to selfidentify. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process please contact emailprotected.
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