Invitation to Apply for Position of Associate Professor of School and Applied Child Psychology

The University of Calgary, Division of Applied Psychology, Faculty of Education, invites applications at the Associate Professor level for a tenure track position in the area of School and Applied Child Psychology beginning September 1, 2008, or at a mutually agreeable time.

Candidates must be eligible for chartering as psychologists in the Province of Alberta. Requirements include a doctorate (or nearly completed doctorate) in school psychology or related field, strong research and publication record, versatile teaching capability in theoretical and practical areas pertaining to school psychology, and the ability to work in cross-disciplinary contexts. Applicants should have demonstrated potential in psychological assessment, psycho-educational assessment and school psychology interventions.

The candidate will be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, to maintain an active research program, supervise graduate students and engage in service activities at the division, faculty and university community levels. Demonstrated experience in distance education using a variety of technologies, a strong commitment to distance education, and a capacity to work effectively in a collaborative culture are assets. Experience in distance education, particularly in the application of innovative learning technologies, is a definite asset in this position.

Information about our programs may be found on the Faculty of Education web site: www.educ.ucalgary.ca/apsy.

Applications should include a statement that explains how the applicant’s research and publication record, teaching and leadership experiences, graduate studies, and professional background qualify the individual for this position. Applications also should include a current curriculum vitae, a sample of recent scholarly work, and three letters of references.

Applications should be addressed to Dr. Bruce Clark, Interim Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive N.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please note: Potential applicants also are invited to email applications to Dr. Clark via rleason@ucalgary.ca.

Consideration of applications will begin August 4, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Calgary respects, appreciates and encourages diversity.