Please quote the position number F00515-2024-176 on all correspondence related to this search.

The Department of Psychology at Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador invites applications for a tenure track position in Psychology (Developmental) at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Psychology, or a PhD in a related discipline with a strong background in Psychology and will show evidence of an active research program in Developmental Psychology that can attract external funding. We welcome applications from researchers who conduct child-centered research with a diverse set of methodologies. We are particularly interested in those who study children in a laboratory environment. In addition to research, the successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach undergraduate courses of interest to psychology and/or behavioural neuroscience majors and will demonstrate capacity for supervising Undergraduate Honours and Graduate students in the Psychology Department. Candidates with research interests that span two or more research areas within Psychology and related areas, and/or with an applied focus are particularly encouraged to apply, as are those with a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism in their research and teaching.

The successful candidate will join the Department of Psychology, one of the largest departments in the Faculty of Science. The Department is home to 33 faculty members, and approximately 450 undergraduate and 100 graduate students enrolled in the major and honours curriculum (B.Sc. and B.A.), M.Sc. in Experimental Psychology, Master of Applied Psychological Science (MAPS) degree, Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology, or the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree. Faculty members within the Animal Behaviour group also accept M.Sc. and Ph.D. students through the interdisciplinary Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology Program.

Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province's only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the education and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programmes to almost 20,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John's, a friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life, and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities. The lands on which Memorial University’s campuses are situated in the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous groups, and we acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, Innu, and Inuit of this province. This land acknowledgement was created collaboratively with Indigenous groups of the province. For more information, including on the university’s Indigenization Strategy, see the Vice-President (Indigenous) website: https://www.mun.ca/indigenous/

.Applicants should submit a (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) statement of research interests and three selected reprints, (4) statement of teaching interests and evidence of effective teaching, (5) an Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion statement that addresses key issues required for successful Tri-Council applications (e.g.,https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/_doc/EDI/Guide_for_Applicants_EN.pdf) and (6) the names and email addresses of three referees through Memorial’s online portal :

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You may be asked to create an account if you do not have one. If so, click "Create Account" then click "Create Guest Account". If you have any questions, please contact our Department Head, Dr. Darcy Hallett, at psychhead@mun.ca.

The deadline for receipt of all materials is December 9, 2024

The preferred appointment start date is July 1, 2025.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, but preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism, and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including: women; people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous Peoples; visible minorities, and racialized people; and people with disabilities. All applicants are invited to identify themselves as a member of an equity-deserving group(s) as appropriate. Applicants cannot be considered as a member of an equity-deserving group(s) unless they complete an employment equity survey. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment. If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact equity@mun.ca directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Psychology, or a PhD in a related discipline with a strong background in Psychology and will show evidence of an active research program in Developmental Psychology that can attract external funding. We welcome applications from researchers who conduct child-centered research with a diverse set of methodologies. We are particularly interested in those who study children in a laboratory environment. In addition to research, the successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach undergraduate courses of interest to psychology and/or behavioural neuroscience majors and will demonstrate capacity for supervising Undergraduate Honours and Graduate students in the Psychology Department. Candidates with research interests that span two or more research areas within Psychology and related areas, and/or with an applied focus are particularly encouraged to apply, as are those with a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism in their research and teaching.