Tenure-Track Position - Assistant Professor - Developmental Psychology

Job Duties

We welcome applications from researchers whose work spans developmental psychology. We are particularly interested in candidates doing work complementing the strengths of the existing core faculty, such as interpersonal functioning, affective science, language and bilingualism, memory, attention, cognitive neuroscience, cultural and ethnic-racial identity formation, and developmental psychopathology. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a productive and internationally recognized research program, obtain external funding, teach graduate- and undergraduate-level courses, supervise graduate and undergraduate research, and contribute to service.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology or a related field by the time of appointment.

Faculty/Department/Unit

Faculty of Science, Department of Psychology

Job Type

Tenure-track

Rank

Assistant Professor

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Period

Reviews will begin 40 days following the publication of this advertisement and continue until the search is completed

To apply

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Required Documents

The following supporting documents are required:

• One-page cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of research (past, current, and future directions; no more than 3 pages)
• Statement of teaching interests (no more than 2 pages)
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion statement describing how your scholarship, teaching and mentoring, and/or service and engagement demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (no more than 2 pages)
• Copies of at least three representative publications
• Names and contact information of three referees for confidential letters of recommendation

McGill is a leading Canadian University, consistently ranked among the top Universities in the world. Located in downtown Montreal, a lively, multicultural city with a high quality of life, and excellent access to arts, culture, and sports.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.