Job Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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COMPETITION: #24-31

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY


TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR





The Department of Psychology at the University of New Brunswick - Fredericton (UNB) invites


applications for a tenure-track position in Psychology. We are open to area of specialty but


are particularly seeking those with expertise in Human Neuroscience or Quantitative Methods.


The position is at the rank of Assistant Professor. The anticipated date of commencement is


July 1, 2025, or January 1, 2026. 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.


Qualifications of the Successful Candidate

• Ph.D. in Psychology (must be completed at time of appointment) with training and

experience in any area of psychology, including human neuroscience (e.g.,


behavioural neuroscience or neuropsychology), quantitative methods, cognition and


perception.


• Demonstrated promise of excellence in research, teaching, and supervision.

Duties of the Successful Candidate

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, including courses in Statistics,

Biological Psychology, Human Neuropsychology, Physiological Psychology, Drugs and


Behaviour, Survey of the Senses, and in their area of specialization.


• Establishing of a program of research, including supervision of undergraduate and

graduate student research.


• Contributing to the collegial atmosphere and operation of the department through

active participation in administrative service.


How to Apply

Review of applications will begin March 24, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.


Interested individuals must electronically submit the following via email to the Chair of the


Department of Psychology, Dr. Lucia O'Sullivan, at psyc@unb.ca:


• A cover letter describing how they meet the criteria for the position, including

statements pertaining to their research interests, experience, and strengths in human


neuroscience, as well as expertise in quantitative methods and analysis;


• A statement describing their teaching philosophy, teaching areas/courses of interest,

and evidence of teaching effectiveness;


• A current curriculum vitae;
• Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to the

Department of Psychology at psyc@unb.ca.


General inquiries about the position can be sent to Dr. Lucia O'Sullivan, Chair of Psychology,


at psyc@unb.ca


Given scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of


excellent academic records, candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant


information about their experience or career interruptions to allow for a careful and fair


assessment of their application.


The Department of Psychology

UNB's Psychology Department in Fredericton is housed within the Faculty of Arts and offers a


variety of degree programs, including BA and BSc major and honours degrees in Psychology


(with or without a Neuroscience Specialization), BSc major and honours degrees in Biology-



Psychology (with or without a Neuroscience Specialization), a certificate program in Applied


Behaviour Analysis (ABA), and PhD programs in both Clinical Psychology (CPA accredited)


and Psychology (formerly Experimental Psychology). Access is available to research


space/infrastructure (e.g., electroencephalography/EEG and eye-tracking equipment),


neuropsychological assessment tools, and dedicated (in house) IT services. The Department


has cultivated strong relationships with a number of healthcare facilities, including the Centre


for Innovation and Research in Aging, located in Fredericton's largest long-term care facility:


York Care Centre and the Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation in Fredericton, the province's


tertiary rehabilitation facility for brain trauma. These connections also extend to various


research and educational institutions both within Fredericton and across the province,


fostering a collaborative environment that enhances opportunities for interdisciplinary


research and real-world application.


The University of New Brunswick and City of Fredericton

Established in 1785, 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 and 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.


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

Posted 25/02/06