Department of Psychology

Developmental Psychology, Assistant Professor

9.5 month Limited Term Position
Position #21110

Acadia University is in Mtaban, Mi'kmaki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaw, Wolastoqiyik, and
Peskotomuhkati (Passamaquoddy) people. The university is committed to upholding the spirit and tenets of the
Treaties of Peace and Friendship. Acadia also respects the historical and contemporary contributions of African
Nova Scotians to the land, culture, and life of the region.

Acadia University is one of Canada’s premier undergraduate universities, offering a liberal arts education unique
among post-secondary institutions. Acadia offers a stimulating, vibrant environment, on and off campus, where
dedicated faculty inspire and challenge students to be their best through supportive personalized learning
environments, holistic education, and nurturing community engagement. Academic innovation and a technology-
rich teaching and learning environment have garnered the university a reputation for excellence. Our progressive
workplace is located only one hour from Halifax in Nova Scotia's beautiful Annapolis Valley. With a commitment
to sustainability, the region offers locally-crafted artisan food and beverage, with many communities embracing
organic, fair-trade, and farm-to-table ideals. There is a small, and vibrant, francophone community in the
Annapolis Valley, and the university campus is situated 6 km from Grand-Pré National Park, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site that commemorates and celebrates Acadian contributions to the region.

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The Position:

The Department of Psychology invites applications for a 9.5 month Continuing Limited Term position at the

Assistant Professor (or Lecturer, if the PhD is not yet complete) rank to commence August 1, 2023. The

successful candidate would teach 2 sections of Developmental Psychology, Introductory Psychology, and 2

other courses dependent on the candidate’s teaching interest and/or expertise. There would also be the

possibility of supervising undergraduate research projects if that is of interest.

Academic Qualifications:

Candidates must have (or be near completion of) a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related discipline. Ideally, the

candidate would have experience teaching and/or conducting research in developmental psychology, broadly

defined.

Workplace Environment:
For over a century, the Psychology Department has had a presence at Acadia, and today it is a one of the
largest academic departments on campus (with 500+ majors, 20-25 honours students, and 10-12 graduate
students) offering numerous programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. At the undergraduate level,
we are distinguished from other institutions for our neuroscience and applied options; at the graduate level we
offer a unique Master’s of Science in Clinical Psychology that leads to certification as a clinical psychologist.
Our Department was one of the first on campus to form an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committee to work
on fostering a climate within and outside of the classroom that is equitable and inclusive to persons from
diverse backgrounds.

Following several retirements, the department is in a growth phase, and sees the possibility of future tenure-
track openings in Developmental Psychology. The Department recently saw the development of a world-class
Centre for Cognitive Health & Neuroscience, which includes state-of-the art facilities including EEG, eye

tracking, motion tracking, and observations rooms. There are opportunities for professional and research
collaborations throughout the region, including Landmark East, Canada’s only independent school for students
with learning differences and the Issac Walton Killam (IWK) Health Centre, the largest Children’s Hospital in
Atlantic Canada.

Benefits
As outlined in the 16th Collective Agreement between the Faculty Association and the University Board of
Governors, Acadia faculty receive a range of benefits, including a defined benefit pension plan, yearly
professional development funds, dental/vision insurance, professional insurance and registration fees, health
insurance to complement the public system, and internal research funding opportunities. The University provides
relocation expenses, dependent on the distance moved. For further information on salary and benefits, please
see the 16th Collective Agreement.

How to Apply: Candidates are asked to submit their application in a single PDF document to
Faculty.Careers@AcadiaU.ca. Receipt of the application will be acknowledged via email. Applications should
include the following:

Apply by sending a letter describing teaching potential or experience, research experience and a curriculum

vitae. The cover letter should clearly demonstrate ways in which the applicant’s teaching and/or research could

contribute to the department’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Please include the names and

email/phone contact information of three references (to be contacted if short-listed).

Dr Randy Lynn Newman, Chair of the Search Committee

Professor and Head, Department of Psychology

Acadia University
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4P 2R6

Email: Faculty.Careers@AcadiaU.ca

Acadia University invites applications from all qualified individuals. The University encourages applications
from Indigenous people; African Canadians; African Nova Scotians; persons with disabilities; visible minorities;
women; persons of any minority sexuality, gender identity or gender expression; and all intersections of these
identities. Acadia embraces the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental in creating an
expansive academic environment and champions diverse knowledge systems as pillars of academic
excellence.

All applicants are required to submit an online Employment Equity Self-Identification Form as part of their
application package. The form provides the option of self-identifying based on the applicant’s comfort
level. Please note that failure to complete the form by the closing date will result in the disqualification
of your application.

Closing Date: June 5, 2023

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity
among its community members.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including

accommodation that considers an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require any accommodations at any

point during the application and hiring process, please contact Dr. Randy Lynn Newman, Chair and

Professor of Psychology (randy.newman@acadiau.ca).