Faculty of Pure & Applied Science
Department of Psychology
Assistant Professor – Human Neuroscience
Position # 21105:The Department of Psychology invites applicationsfor a tenure-track position at the Assistant
Professor level commencing July 1, 2015. Candidatesshould have a Ph.D. and a developing research program in human
neuroscience, with expertise in social or clinical neuroscience. The candidate will be expected to teach courses in
neuroscience and related topics. The ability to teach courses in research design and quantitative methods is an asset, as
is the willingness to supervise undergraduate and graduate student research. The successful candidatewould have
shared access to ERP and eye-tracking equipment. Inaddition, the geographic location of Acadia University permits
collaborative research at other Atlantic universities that house neuroimaging equipment such as MEG and fMRI.
Acadia is a predominantly undergraduate university with a large enrolment in psychology and a specialized option in
neuroscience. The department also offers a Master’sof Science degree in clinical psychology.
Apply by sending a letter describing research and teaching experience, a curriculum vita, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: Dr. Sonya Major
Head, Department of Psychology Acadia University Wolfville, NS, Canada, B4P 2R6
Closing Date: November 28, 2014
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be
given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. We
therefore invite applications from Aboriginal peoples, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible
minorities, and women, as well as persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles
of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is academic and professionalexcellence.
Candidates who are a member of one of the aforementioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered
as such, should complete the Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application
package.
Acadia University reserves the right not to fill posted positions, subject to budgetary approval and university needs.

e-mail: sonya.major@acadiau.ca