[visionlist] Tenure track position in cognitive development

[Craig Chambers]

The Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Cognitive Development. The appointment will begin July 1, 2018.
Applicants are expected to have demonstrated excellence in both research and teaching in developmental psychology, with a focus on cognitive development, in an area that expands the breadth of our program.
The successful candidate will have received his or her Ph.D. in Psychology or related field by the start date of the appointment, or shortly thereafter. He/she must demonstrate evidence of excellence in both teaching and research in developmental psychology. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, strong letters of reference and the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application. Candidates also must have a record of excellence in research in the area of cognitive development as demonstrated by a record of sustained contributions and publications in respected and field relevant academic journals, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements by referees of high standing.
The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an active, innovative, externally funded program of research and to contribute to the education and training of undergraduate students as well as graduate students enrolled in the Tri-campus University of Toronto Psychology Graduate Program.  There will be opportunities to collaborate with UTM psychologists in research clusters focused on Behavioural Neuroscience, Developmental Science, Human Communication, and/or Health, Adaptation and Well-being, as well as with researchers on all three campuses of the University of Toronto.
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
For more information on the Department of Psychology, UTM please visit us at http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/psychology/welcome-psychology-utm
Application Information: All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by visiting https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en and click job # 170100.  Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy), a statement outlining current and future research interests, and copies of representative publications. All application materials should be submitted online. Please direct questions to:  psychair.admin at utoronto.ca<mailto:psychair.admin at utoronto.ca>.  The application deadline is October 2, 2017.
Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.  We recommend combining attachments into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format.
Applicants should also ask [at least] three referees to send letters (signed and on letterhead), directly to the department via e-mail to psychair.admin at utoronto.ca<mailto:psychair.admin at utoronto.ca> by the closing date. We encourage applicants to use Interfolio http://www.interfolio.com/services/dossier/ for their letters of reference only.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTO persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey.  This survey is voluntary.  Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff.  Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes.  For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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