Limited-Term Appointments in the Department of Psychology (7)
Last updated: April 7, 2021, 11:32 a.m.
Job title: Limite-Term Appointments in the Department of Psychology (7)
Date posted: April 7, 2021
Application deadline: May 5, 2021
Advertised until: Position is filled
Position description
The department of Psychology at Concordia University is seeking teaching expertise in the following areas:
- Cognition Sensation and Perception;
- Introductory Psychology;
- Lifespan Development;
- Neuroscience;
- Psychopathology;
- Research Methods and Statistics;
- Social Psychology.
Successful applicants must be qualified to teach introductory and advanced-level courses in these domains.
Qualifications and assets
Eligible applicants should have a PhD degree in Psychology or a related field. Candidates must also demonstrate their ability or potential to teach at the undergraduate level. Evidence of teaching effectiveness is the key attribute by which qualified candidates will be ranked.
How to apply
Applications should be addressed to the department chair, Dr. Aaron Johnson at Psychology.Chair@concordia.ca (with cc to the Chair’s Assistant, Linh Tran at psychology@concordia.ca). The application should consist of a single .pdf file and must include a cover letter clearly identifying the title, a detailed curriculum vitae, a teaching philosophy/interests’ statement, and the names and contact information of three referees. Electronic applications should be submitted by May 5, 2021, but will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The appointment is expected to commence on August 1, 2021.
Concordia University is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and recognizes the importance of inclusion in achieving excellence in teaching and research. As part of this commitment to providing our students with the dynamic, innovative, and inclusive educational environment of a Next‐Generation University, we require all applicants to articulate in their cover letter how their background, as well as lived and professional experiences and expertise have prepared them to teach in ways that are relevant for a diverse, multicultural contemporary Canadian society.
These ongoing or anticipated examples can include but are not limited to:
- teaching about underrepresented populations
- mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds
- committee work
- offering or organizing educational programming
- participation in training and workshops
Concordia University recognizes the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research and will take them into careful consideration in assessing applications and throughout the selection process.
All applicants will receive an email invitation to complete a short equity survey. Participation in the survey is voluntary and no identifying information about candidates will be shared with hiring committees. Candidates who wish to self-identify as a member of an underrepresented group to the hiring committee may do so in their cover letter or by writing directly to the contact person indicated in this posting.
Adaptive measures
Applicants who anticipate requiring adaptive measures throughout any stage of the recruitment process may contact, in confidence, Nadia Hardy, Interim Deputy Provost and Vice-Provost, Faculty Development and Inclusion at vpfdi@concordia.ca or by phone at 514-848-2424, extension 4323.
The Department of Psychology (www.concordia.ca/artsci/psychology.html) is home to 44 faculty members, with research strengths in the areas of behavioural neuroscience, clinical and health, cognitive science, and human development. The department is one of the largest in the University, with over 2,100 Psychology major/specialization/honours undergraduate students, and over 200 graduate students in our research and clinical research streams. The Department offers BA, BSc and PhD programs in Psychology, and BSc programs in Psychology with a Specialization in Behavioural Neuroscience. Programs are designed to give students a solid background in psychological theories, methods, research and applications. The goals of all programs are to foster informed and critical thinking based on a research-driven curriculum. The research-focused curriculum in the Department is not just important for those who wish to become researchers. Clinical psychologists, educators and physicians, along with people in marketing, management and human resources all use the information generated by psychological research in their work every day. People in a broad range of other professions need to be able to evaluate the results of research studies and to decide what treatments, policies or programs they will put into place. Therefore, our curriculum provides students with the skills to effectively use the results of research in their chosen careers.
The Department of Psychology at Concordia has a national and international reputation for research productivity and training. Each year researchers in the Department bring in over $4 million in external funding and publishes an impressive number of research articles in top-ranked scientific journals. The Department is home to three Concordia University Research Centres including the Centre for Clinical Research and Health, the Centre for Research in Human Development, and the Center for Studies in Behavioural Neuroscience. In addition, there are interest groups in Bilingualism, Cognitive Sciences, and Social Psychology.
The Faculty of Arts and Science was created in July 1977 through the merger of the former Loyola Faculty of Arts and Science, the former Sir George Williams Faculty of Arts, and the former Sir George Williams Faculty of Science.
The Faculty consists of 27 academic departments, colleges, institutes, and schools as well as more than 20 research centres. The Faculty is committed to responsible and innovative leadership in developing and disseminating knowledge and values and encouraging constructive social criticism. We achieve these objectives through inclusive and accessible academic programs which stress a broad-based, interdisciplinary approach to learning. We are dedicated to superior teaching and research supported by excellence in scholarship and creative activity, and a tradition of service to the community. The Faculty serves many interdependent academic communities in an urban environment where students and faculty can pursue their shared commitment to lifelong learning. For more about the Faculty of Arts and Science, please visit: www.concordia.ca/artsci.
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Concordia’s two campuses are located in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal, on the traditional lands and waters of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation. Building on the skills of our faculty and the strengths of local and global partnerships, we set our sights further and more broadly than others and align the quality of learning opportunities to larger trends and substantial challenges facing society.
Researchers at Concordia are leading investigations into some of the world’s most critical issues, such as health, Indigenous futures, sustainability and cities — more important today than ever. Our priority is to mobilize cross-sections of experts to translate novel scholarship into real-world applications.
With 118 research chairs, 24 research centres and institutes, and research income of more than $56 million annually, Concordia is fast advancing on its strategic direction to Double Our Research. Our nine far-looking directions demonstrate the university’s commitment to being agile and innovative and ensuring student success. Our 6,600 faculty and staff and 50,800 students benefit from state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities, technology and pedagogical support, and compelling program offerings in our four faculties, library, School of Graduate Studies and Centre for Continuing Education. These modern venues, such as the Applied Science Hub and modular Learning Square, allow us to foster multidisciplinary collaboration.
“Concordia is a young, forward-looking university. It’s a unique place where experimentation, innovation and creativity are truly valued. Our community of students, faculty, staff and alumni all contribute to our momentum as Canada’s next-gen university.” — Concordia President Graham Carr.
Montreal, our home, is exceptional. It is a truly unique city — safe, clean, vibrant and diverse, with new things to discover around every corner. With a population of 1.7 million, it is home to four major universities and several clinical research centres and has been named the best student city in the world. It offers the most affordable tuition in Canada.
The city enjoys a thriving multicultural scene. Bilingualism is a part of Montreal’s tradition and adds to its inspiring atmosphere. While supporting a significant anglophone population, it is one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world.
Montreal is famed for its innovative culinary scene and festivals. It was also the first metropolis to be designated a UNESCO City of Design by the Global Alliance for Cultural Diversity.
The city is recognized globally as an important centre for commerce, aerospace, transport, finance, pharmaceuticals, technology, design, gaming and film.
Territorial Acknowledgement
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtiá:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
Employment Equity
Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications.
Immigration status
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applications must include one of the following statements:
Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
or
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
