Position Description
The Faculty of Arts, Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, in the area of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2016.
We are seeking a scholar who will establish and maintain an active research program in the area of Industrial/Organizational Psychology with the ability to secure external research funding. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected produce high impact research and scholarship in Industrial/Organization Psychology and play an important role in teaching and research supervision of students in the Psychology undergraduate and graduate programs. Service to the department, faculty, University and community is also expected.
The preferred candidate will have a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Specialty within I/O is open and applicants in all areas of expertise are encouraged. Additionally, the preferred candidate must demonstrate evidence of, or potential for, publications in high quality journals and demonstrate effectiveness in teaching at the University level.
The Department of Psychology is a research-intensive department with high standards in teaching. We value interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to research and training, and strongly encourage collaboration. For more information about the Department, please visit http://psych.ucalgary.ca.
All applications must be received by November 30, 2015. Please provide an updated curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a teaching dossier, no more than four samples of scholarly work, and the names and contact information for 3-5 referees.
The materials should be directed to:
Chair, I/O Search Committee
Department of Psychology, University of Calgary
275 Administration Building
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 1N4
These materials can also be sent electronically to ljwother@ucalgary.ca.
All applicants are strongly encouraged to visit www.psych.ucalgary.ca to obtain additional information or phone +1 (403) 220-3600.
The University of Calgary believes that a respectful workplace, equal opportunity and building a diverse workforce contribute to the richness of the environment for teaching, learning and research, and provide faculty, staff, students and the public with a university that reflects the society it serves. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
Additional Information
About the University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation's most enterprising city. The university has a clear strategic direction to become one of Canada's top five research universities by 2016, where innovative teaching and groundbreaking research go hand in hand, and where we fully engage the communities we both serve and lead. The strategy is called Eyes High, inspired by our Gaelic motto, which translates to 'I will lift up my eyes'.
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About Calgary, Alberta
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