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ing and memory, psycholinguistics,
theory of mind or developmental
psychology are particularly encouraged.
The Psychology Department
at Bilkent University is a young and
growing institute, with an emphasis
on cognitive psychology and cognitive
neuroscience in research and
teaching. Facilities available to our
faculty members include a 3Tesla
MR scanner, several fully equipped
cognition and perception labs, as
well as animal facilities. Current
faculty members are well supported
through national and international
funds, and collaborate nationally
and internationally. Our stu-
Lecturer/
Senior Lecturer
(Confirmation Path)
Department of Psychology
Applications are invited for two confirmation path positions at the
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer level (equivalent to North American tenure track
Assistant Professor/Associate Professor) in the Department of Psychology.
The area of research is open. The main selection criterion for the position
is the potential for international distinction in research, provided that
there is flexibility in teaching.
The University of Otago is New Zealand’s top-ranked university for
research. The Department of Psychology supports highly rated research
programmes in several areas, including neuroscience, experimental,
clinical, developmental, cognitive, social, and applied Psychology. The
teaching programme emphasises the development of student research
skills, and thus the ability to attract and supervise student researchers
is critical. In addition to undergraduate, Masters and PhD degrees in
Psychology, the Department offers postgraduate training in Clinical
Psychology and contributes to interdisciplinary courses in Cognitive
Science and Neuroscience. Excellent computing and technical facilities
support the teaching and research programmes in the Department.
The Department has recently undergone a major building project that
provides state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities.
Specific enquiries may be directed to the Head of Department, Department
of Psychology, Tel 03 479 7644, Email psyhod@psy.otago.ac.nz
Applications quoting reference number 1100456 will close on
Friday, 11 November 2011.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
To see a full job description and to apply online go to:
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Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.
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examination. Candidates should
have at least a Ph.D. at the time of
appointment and show evidence of
outstanding research potential. The
teaching load is two courses per semester.
The language of teaching is
English across the university. The
salary is competitive and commensurate
with credentials. Rent-free
furnished apartment on campus are
available. Informal enquiries and
applications in the form of curriculum
vitae, research statement, and
three confidential letters of recom-
mendation should be sent to psy@
bilkent.edu.tr. For more information
visit www.psy.bilkent.edu.tr.
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FACULTY POSITIONS: The Psychological
Studies Academic Group
(PS) at the National Institute of Education,
Nanyang Technological University,
Singapore, invites applicants
who possess a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in
clinical, counseling or school psychology
to apply for a faculty position
within the academic group in
the following priority areas: school
psychology; school counseling and
multicultural counseling. Qualifications
and requirements: We are
looking for candidates with a proven
track record in research and teaching
at the university, and a minimum
of five years’ experience providing
direct services to children,
families or adults. Appointments
may be made at the level of associate
professor or assistant professor,
depending on the candidate’s qualifications
and experience. Associate
professor appointment will be
expected to assume a higher level
of administrative and leadership responsibilities.
Duties and respon-
sibilities include: successful candidates
will be able to provide clinical
supervision to trainee psychologists
and counselors and teach graduate
level coursework in psychological
vention, or counseling. In addition,
candidates must demonstrate an established
or promising record of research
productivity and have experience
working with culturally and
linguistically diverse populations.
Closing date: Applications will be
accepted until the position is filled.
Only shortlisted applicants will be
contacted for an interview. Contact
for enquiries: Interested applicants
may write to: Associate Professor
Maureen Neihart, Head of PS. Her
e-mail address is maureen.neihart@
nie.edu.sg. Application, refer to the
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/submit-appl ication.
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record of research productivity
and have experience working with
culturally and linguistically diverse
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Monitor on Psychology - October 2011
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