Assistant Professor of Cognitive Psychology University of Alberta Department of Psychology
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University of Alberta Assistant Professor - Cognitive Psychology Competition No. - A108031252 The Department of Psychology, University of Alberta, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Cognitive Psychology (Text Processing), to commence July 1, 2017. Candidates must have a PhD in Psychology or a closely related field (e.g. Computing Science or Linguistics), by the date of the appointment or shortly thereafter, and a superior teaching and relevant research and publication record. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. They should have an active program of research focused on language use that involves the formal quantitative analysis and/or computational modeling and/or experimental study of the effectiveness of texts (newspaper or journal articles, social media postings, blogs, speeches, conversations, public e-mails and text messages), possibly including quantification of, e.g. persuasiveness, readability, sentiment analysis, and/or comprehensibility. A focus on or interest on the use of text in pedagogy, leadership, and/or other communication contexts and/or an ability to use the research methodologies of cognitive neuroscience (fMRI, EEG, patient studies) would be an asset. The successful candidate for each of these appointments may be considered as a nominee for one of four open Tier II CRC positions in the Faculty of Science, in cases where the appointment advances the strategic considerations of the Faculty of Science and the University of Alberta. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an innovative and robust externally-funded research program and other activities relating to their research, regularly engage in relevant domestic and international research networks, supervise and mentor graduate students, and provide service to the Department, the Faculty, the University, as well as to professional and external communities. The successful candidate is expected to offer courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels in psychology, and in their research area. The Department of Psychology currently has strengths in behavioural and cognitive neuroscience, cognition, comparative cognition and behaviour, developmental science, and social and cultural psychology.The Department offers a highly collegial and supportive work environment for new and established academics, with outstanding support for research and teaching. The University of Alberta is one of the largest and most research-intensive universities in Canada. With more than 39,000 students from 146 countries, the University regularly ranks among the top five universities in the country. With a metropolitan area population of approximately one million people, Edmonton is home to numerous arts and music festivals and boasts the largest system of urban parkland in North America. Edmonton and the University of Alberta are situated on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting ground and home for many Indigenous Peoples, including Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Métis, and Nakota Sioux. For more information on the University of Alberta and Edmonton, please visit http://www.ualberta.ca and https://www.infoedmonton.com/. For more information on the Department of Psychology, please visit https://www.ualberta.ca/psychology. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications in accordance with the Faculty Agreement as per the negotiated salary scales http://www.hrs.ualberta.ca/PayandTaxInfo/~/media/hrs/PayandTaxInformation/SalaryScales/Academi c/Faculty-2016-2017.pdf. To have your application considered, please select the Apply Online icon below and submit the following:
To assist the University in complying with mandatory reporting requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (R203(3)(e), please include the first digit of your Canadian Social Insurance Number in your application (within your cover letter). If you do not have a Canadian Social Insurance Number, please indicate this in your application (within the cover letter). Applicants are expected to contact their referees and arrange to have them submit their letters of reference via e-mail to the Executive Assistant to the Chair in Psychology, Moyra Lang, psyea@ualberta.ca . Referees should enter “A108031252 REFERENCE” in the subject line. All applications and letters of reference can be addressed to the attention of Dr Christopher Sturdy, Chair, Department of Psychology. Review of applications will start on February 15, 2017. Business Address: Department of Psychology Interested applicants may apply to: http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A108031252/ All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.
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