Human Lifespan Development

Psychology

Human Lifespan Development

Concordia University’s Department of Psychology invites applications for one tenure-track position in Human Lifespan Development. We seek applicants with a strong research record with a focus on social-emotional development, cognitive development, family processes, or developmental psychopathology. Researchers in Psychology at Concordia benefit from an internationally recognized and diverse faculty with a broad range of interests.

Applicants must have a PhD degree in Psychology and should have a demonstrated ability or potential to build and maintain a high-quality research program, as well as an interest in training at undergraduate and graduate levels. The selected candidate would be affiliated with the Centre for Research in Human Development (http://crdh.concordia.ca/), a multi-disciplinary multi-institutional research and training network focused on developmental transitions across the lifespan, funded by FQRSC (http://www.fqrsc.gouv.qc.ca/fr/accueil.php).

Applications should consist of a cover letter, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, a current curriculum vitae, and copies of recent publications. Candidates should arrange for three letters of reference, to be sent directly to:

Dr. Jean-Roch Laurence, Chair
c/o Ms. Micheline Verelli
Department of Psychology
Concordia University
7141 Sherbrooke St. W.
Montreal, QC H4B 1R6
psyc@alcor.concordia.ca

Subject to budgetary approval, we anticipate filling this position, normally at the rank of Assistant Professor, for July 1, 2010. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. All applications should reach the department no later than November 2, 2009. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Concordia University is committed to employment equity.