Assistant Professor - Department of Psychology

Mount Allison University

The Department of Psychology at Mount Allison University invites applications for a full-time nine-month sessional appointment at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will have completed a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field, or be near completion. The candidate will be required to teach a total of four courses (2 per term), which will include Introductory Psychology and History of Psychology, plus two from the following list: Interpersonal Relations; Adulthood and Aging; Psychology of Gender; Educational Psychology; and/or a second or third year lecture course on a topic of their choosing (and not currently offered). Ability and willingness to supervise an undergraduate Honours student would be an asset. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2023, subject to budgetary approval.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of effective teaching (if available), a statement of teaching interests, and 3 letters of reference, to:

Dr. Gene Ouellette, Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Psychology, Mount Allison University
49A York Street, Sackville, NB E4L 1C7
Fax: (506) 364-2467 Phone: (506) 364-2460
Email: psych@mta.ca

The review of applications will begin March 31, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants can learn more about the Psychology Department and the current interests of our friendly and dynamic faculty at https://mta.ca/current-students/department-psychology/psychology-faculty-and-staff . Mount Allison University is located in the picturesque and small, but vibrant, town of Sackville, New Brunswick.

Mount Allison acknowledges, honours, and respects that the land named Sackville, NB is part of the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People who are the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on the land where our University is built and confirms its commitment to strengthening relationships with all Indigenous people.

Mount Allison is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute specifically to the further diversification of our campus community.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Canadians and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.