Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor in Psychology

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Job Title: Tenure-Track, Assistant or Associate Professor in Psychology
Position Status: 3 Year CLTA; OPSEU Local 685
Department: Department of Psychology
Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Preferred Start Date: January 1, 2025, or as negotiated

Qualifications
-candidates are required to:
– have completed a PhD in Psychology with a preference for those who have a willingness to teach a variety of undergraduate courses in Psychology (e.g., introduction to psychology, social psychology,
developmental psychology, & research methods, amongst others);
– have research interests that build on areas related (but not limited) to: Social, biological, behavioral, and health psychology.
– demonstrated relevant academic background, research portfolio and a record of teaching excellence.
– experience with remote/online/hybrid instruction is desirable.

Application Packages should contain the following:
-a cover letter
-a current CV
-a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., examples of peer and/or student evaluations)
-a research plan (up to two single-spaced pages)
-sample publications or portfolio
-Indigenization, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (I-EDI) Statement
-Contact information of three referees will be requested of longlisted candidates

Note: Application materials should be submitted as a single combined PDF file, with a file name that identifies the applicant.

Candidates shall address their application to: Dr. Laurie Bloomfield, Dean of Science. All applications must be submitted electronically through (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/218664ab3d2a4db6b8739f60a40d7fee).

Applications received by 4:00 pm EST June 30, 2024 will be assured of consideration, though the posting remains open until the position is filled. The position is subject to budgetary approval. Any questions may be sent to facultyrelations@algomau.ca

The position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
Algoma University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our community and is an equal-opportunity employer. The university invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our Institution, including equity-deserving groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQQIPA+ persons).

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by Algoma University throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

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