Limited Term Appointment in the Department of Psychology (Sensation & Perception)
Last updated: February 3, 2025, 11:46 a.m.
Job title: Limited Term Appointment in the Department of Psychology (Sensation & Perception)
Position code: 25-LTA-PSYC-M
Date posted: February 3, 2025
Application deadline: March 9, 2025
Advertised until: Position is filled
Situated on the traditional and unceded territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka people, Concordia University is North America’s top university under the age of 50, celebrated for advancing transformative learning, convergent thinking and public impact.
Position description:
The Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Arts & Science at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, invites applications for a 12-month Limited Term Appointment in sensation and perception.
Limited-term Faculty members at Concordia are full-time faculty members whose primary duties include teaching and service, with no research obligations.
Qualifications and assets
Eligible applicants should have a PhD degree in Psychology or a related field. Candidates must be qualified to teach introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in the domain of sensation and perception. Evidence of teaching effectiveness is the key attribute by which qualified candidates will be ranked. Experience in teaching advanced undergraduate statistics in psychology is an important asset.
Candidates are encouraged to share any career interruptions or personal circumstances that may have had an impact on their career goals in their letter of application. These will be carefully considered in the assessment process. The Department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applications from those who will contribute to that profile. Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic functions of the university, proficiency in English is required. Working knowledge of French, including reading and grading student work in French, is an asset.
How to Apply
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applicants must include one of the following statements:
Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
or
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
Applications should be submitted by email to psychology.chair@concordia.ca (with cc to psychology@concordia.ca) by March 9, 2025, addressed to: Prof. Andrew Ryder, Chair, Department of Psychology. Applications must include a cover letter clearly identifying the title and position code (25-LTA-PSYC-M), a comprehensive curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including course syllabi and evaluations), and the names and contact information of three referees. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The appointment is expected to commence on May 15, 2025.
Concordia University is 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. Possible examples to demonstrate a diverse experience may 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, the equity office at: equity@concordia.ca.
The Department of Psychology is home to 45 faculty members, with research strengths in the areas of behavioural neuroscience, clinical and health, cognitive science, and human development. The department is one of the largest in the University, with over 2100 Psychology major/specialization/honours undergraduate students, and over 150 graduate students in our research and clinical/research streams. The department offers BA, BSc, MA, and PhD programs in Psychology, and BSc programs in Neuroscience. Programs are designed to give students a solid background in psychological theories, methods, research and applications. The goals of all programs are to foster informed and critical thinking based on a research-driven curriculum. This curriculum is not just important for those who wish to become researchers. Clinical psychologists, educators and physicians, along with people in marketing, management and human resources all use the information generated by psychological research in their work every day. People in a broad range of other professions need to be able to evaluate the results of research studies and to decide what treatments, policies or programs they will put into place. Therefore, our curriculum provides students with the skills to effectively use the results of research in their chosen careers.
The Department of Psychology at Concordia has a national and international reputation for research productivity and training. Each year researchers in the Department bring in over $4 million in external funding and publishes an impressive number of research articles in top-ranked scientific journals. The department is home to three Concordia University Research Centres including the Centre for Clinical Research and Health, the Centre for Research in Human Development, and the Centre for Studies in Behavioural Neuroscience. In addition, there are interest groups in Bilingualism, Cognitive Sciences, and the Person in Context (personality & sociocultural psychology).
The Faculty of Arts and Science is the largest faculty at Concordia. Through our 27 departmental units and our several research centers, we foster an inclusive and supportive environment, where knowledge generation and innovation thrive in the Humanities, the Social and the Natural Sciences. We have a strong tradition of connection with communities. Our research and creative activities are both disciplinarily grounded as well as resolutely interdisciplinary and interconnected. Our scholars tackle the complex issues facing our world globally and locally. Our teachers activate students to make an impact. Our students challenge conventional ways of thinking and doing.
Our research activity is funded by Tri-Council agencies (CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC), from the FRQ (FRSQ, FQRNT, and FQRSC), as well as national and international funding bodies, both public and private. Our academic communities develop and utilize cutting-edge pedagogical tools and strategies with an emphasis on experiential learning to teach within and across boundaries.
For more about the Faculty of Arts and Science, please visit: www.concordia.ca/artsci.
“Concordia is a young, forward-looking university. It’s a unique place where experimentation, innovation and creativity are truly valued. Our community of students, faculty, staff and alumni all contribute to our momentum as Canada’s next-gen university.” — Concordia President Graham Carr.
Building on the skills of our faculty and the strengths of Indigenous, local, and global partnerships, we set our sights further and more broadly than others and align the quality of learning opportunities to larger trends and substantial challenges facing society.
Profoundly global, Concordia is recognized for attracting some of the most talented faculty and students from around the world. We are driven by ambition, innovation and a commitment to reconciliation, research and community engagement.
Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is exceptional; safe, vibrant and diverse, with new things to discover around every corner. With a population of 1.7 million, it houses four major universities, several clinical research centres, and has been named the best student city in the world.
Historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations, the city is now home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples, and its residents enjoy the benefits of a thriving multicultural scene. While supporting a significant anglophone population, it is the one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world.
Montreal is famed for its innovative culinary scene and festivals. It was also the first metropolis to be designated a UNESCO City of Design by the Global Alliance for Cultural Diversity. The city is recognized globally as an important centre for commerce, aerospace, transport, finance, pharmaceuticals, technology, design, gaming and film.
Employment Equity
Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and persons with disabilities; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications.
Immigration Status
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applicants must include one of the following statements:
Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
or
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
