University of Canterbury, New Zealand -Department of Pyschology
Full/Part Time: Full TimeRegular/Temporary: Regular
Applications are invited for a continuing (equivalent to tenured) position in the subject area of Developmental Psychology. The appointment will be made at the level of Lecturer (equivalent to USA Assistant Professor) orSenior Lecturer (equivalent to USA Associate Professor). Applicants should make it clear which level of appointment they are seeking.
Applicants with an active research programme in any area of Developmental Psychology will be considered. Applicants will have a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology or a closely-related area and have demonstrated, or show clear potential, in scholarly and research achievements. University level teaching experience in the area of Developmental Psychology is desirable.
The Department has a strong history of supporting high quality research and offers :
- Excellent facilities for developmental research, including a special facility on the edge of campus set up for family/child interviews and observations (the Child Development House), and a first class animal facility.
- A history of supporting productive developmental research Partnership with the NZ Institute of Brain Research and access to a 3T scanner (so long as operating costs can be met).
- A history of collaboration with the Christchurch Health and Development study and other developmental and pediatric researchers in NZ.
- Opportunities to collaborate within the Department and across the University.
Further details can be found at www.psyc.canterbury.ac.nz. Enquiries of an academic nature may be made to Professor Simon Kemp at Simon.kemp@canterbury.ac.nz .
Applications for this position should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a summary of recent research achievements, an outline of the applicant’s medium-term research goals, summaries of teaching experience and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants should also provide the names and contact details of three referees.
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The closing date for this position is: 12 April 2013 (NZ time)
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