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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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COMPETITION: #24-37

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

TERM ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR IN NEUROPSYCHOLOGY

The Department of Psychology at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton invites


applications for a 9-month appointment at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. The


position is for an individual with expertise in behavioural neuroscience. The appointment will


start August 1, 2025. Applicants are expected to have a PhD in Psychology or be near


completion. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a total of five


undergraduate courses including

Drugs and Behaviour, Foundations for Biopsychology,

Neuropsychology, Introduction to Statistics, Psychophysiology,

and one other course to be


determined in consultation with the Chair. They also will be expected to supervise the


research of at least two undergraduate students. This position is subject to budgetary


approval.


The salary range and fringe benefits for this position is defined in the Association of University


of New Brunswick Teachers (AUNBT) 2022-2025 Collective Agreement sections 35 and 36B.


The Department of Psychology in Fredericton has BA and BSc majors and honours programs


in psychology and a BSC in biology-psychology, as well as PhD programs in Clinical


Psychology (CPA accredited) and Experimental Psychology.


UNB is the oldest English-language university in Canada. Offering over 75 undergraduate and


graduate programs, we have a diverse campus community while maintaining a small


student-to-faculty ratio. UNB is surrounded by natural beauty with large urban green spaces,


an extensive network of trails (suitable for biking, running, snow showing, and cross country


skiing). As the capital of New Brunswick, Fredericton has a vibrant array of culture and art,


festivals and events, and heritage.


Overlooking the scenic Wolastoq (also called the Saint John River), the University of New


Brunswick and Department of Psychology stands on the traditional unceded and


unsurrendered territory of Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet). This territory is covered by the Treaties of


Peace and Friendship which the Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet), Mi'kmaq, and Passamaquoddy


peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with surrender of


lands and resources but in fact recognized Wolastoqey (Maliseet), Mi'kmaq, and


Passamaquoddy title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship


between nations.


Interested individuals should submit: (1) a cover letter outlining their research interests and


experience and their teaching philosophy, interests and experience; and (2) their curriculum


vitae. They should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: Dr. Lucia


O'Sullivan, Chair, c/o psyc@unb.ca. Questions should be sent to: Dr. O'Sullivan at


psychair@unb.ca.

Review of applications will start April 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

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Short-listed candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of credentials

including appropriately certified translations of credentials into English, as applicable.

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering

diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the

richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and

encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals,

including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons

of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given

to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada

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