Tenure-Track Position in Behavioural Neuroscience, Concordia University, Montréal
The Department of Psychology at Concordia University in Montréal invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in behavioural neuroscience. Duties include research, teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and service to the institution. The ideal candidate will conduct innovative research using animal models to study the neural mechanisms of behaviour, and how this process changes across the life span. The successful candidate will apply multidisciplinary and translational approaches to identify key cellular processes controlling the brain. This position builds on existing strengths in research on addiction, motivation, cognition, learning and memory, biological rhythms and neurophysiology at Concordia University. The successful candidate will become a full member of The Center for Studies in Behavioral Neurobiology and will have access to state-of-the-art facilities at Concordia University, including the PERFORM center, the Center for Microscopy and Cell Imaging, and the Center for Biological Applications of Mass Spectrometry.
Concordia University is strongly committed to achieving equity, diversity and inclusion throughout the institution and recognizes the value of achieving inclusive excellence in both teaching and research contexts.
Qualifications and assets
Candidates must have completed their PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience or a relevant field or be near completion at the start date of the appointment. The main criteria for selection are scholarly and teaching excellence and a demonstrated commitment to supporting our department’s equitable and inclusive learning environments. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high-quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding, as well as strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. The language of instruction at Concordia is English, but a working knowledge of French is an asset.
How to apply
Complete applications should include: (i) cover letter, (ii) curriculum vitae, (iii) research statement, (iv) teaching statement including evidence of teaching effectiveness, including but not limited to, course evaluations, (v) diversity statement, (vi) citizenship information (selected candidates will be required to provide proof of Canadian citizenship or Canadian permanent residency, if applicable), and (vii) contact information for three referees.
The cover letter should describe the candidate’s qualifications, notable accomplishments, and career trajectory (including any interruptions). The curriculum vitae should outline the candidate’s education/work history, awards/scholarships, research funding, publications/presentations, and courses taught. The research statement (two pages, single-spaced) should describe the candidate’s programme of research, and the three most important research contributions to date. The teaching statement (one page, single-spaced) should describe the candidate’s teaching philosophy and the courses the candidate is interested in teaching. Documents showcasing teaching effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations) may be appended. The diversity statement (one page, single-spaced) should describe diversity experiences and how the candidate plans to contribute to a more diverse and inclusive research and teaching environment.
Applications should be addressed to: Dr. Aaron Johnson, Chair, Department of Psychology, Concordia University, at psychology@concordia.ca and must include a cover letter clearly identifying the title and position code (19_T_PSYC_M). Electronic applications should be submitted by December 1, 2021 but will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The appointment is expected to commence on August 1, 2022.
Concordia University is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and recognizes the importance of inclusion in achieving excellence in teaching and research. As part of this commitment to providing our students with the dynamic, innovative, and inclusive educational environment of a Next‐Generation University, we require all applicants to articulate in their cover letter how their background, as well as lived and professional experiences and expertise have prepared them to teach in ways that are relevant for a diverse, multicultural contemporary Canadian society.
These ongoing or anticipated examples can include but are not limited to:
• teaching about underrepresented populations
• mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds
• committee work
• offering or organizing educational programming
• participation in training and workshops
All applicants will receive an email invitation to complete a short equity survey. Participation in the survey is voluntary and no identifying information about candidates will be shared with hiring committees. Candidates who wish to self-identify as a member of an underrepresented group to the hiring committee may do so in their cover letter or by writing directly to the contact person indicated in this posting.
Adaptive measures
Applicants who anticipate requiring adaptive measures throughout any stage of the recruitment process may contact, in confidence, Nadia Hardy, Interim Deputy Provost and Vice-Provost, Faculty Development and Inclusion at vpfdi@concordia.ca or by phone at 514-848-2424, extension 4323.
Additional information is available in the full advert here: https://www.concordia.ca/artsci/about/jobs/tenure-track-appointments/2021/assistant-professor-behavioural-neuroscience.html