Vacancy Reference No:
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10082
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Major Cost Centre:
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Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Organisational Unit:
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Classification:
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Academic Level B
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$71,468 to $84,866 pa full-time
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Superannuation:
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Employer contribution of 17% of salary
Employee contribution of 7% of salary
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Total Remuneration Package:
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$83,618 to $99,293
The total remuneration package includes salary and employer superannuation contributions.
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Employment Type:
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Continuing
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Probation:
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2 years
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Supervisor (Title):
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Dean, School of Psychology (Professor Neil Brewer)
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Closing date:
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June 18, 2010
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KEY PURPOSE
There are three Lectureships (Level B) available.
(Note that Lecturer Level B is equivalent to an Assistant Professor position in the North American system, and a Continuing Position is equivalent to tenure-track.)
The appointees will be involved in research and publication, teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, postgraduate student supervision, and academic administrative tasks.
We will be looking specifically for candidates whose research background fits with existing areas of research strength and can take advantage of mentoring from senior academics in those areas in order to increase the likelihood of securing highly competitive national research grant funding.
Current faculty members who hold national competitive research funding in the School are located in the following areas:
· aging (Mary Luszcz)
· body image, eating disorders and food craving (Marika Tiggemann, Tracey Wade, & Eva Kemps)
· eyewitness memory (Neil Brewer & Nathan Weber)
· post-traumatic stress disorder (Reg Nixon)
· sleep disorders (Leon Lack & Michael Gradisar)
· social justice (Michael Wenzel).
Research interests and indicative publications of other School members can be tracked via the School’s website:
In order to ensure the ongoing invigoration of teaching and research programs within the School our focus is on the recruitment of candidates from other Australian and overseas universities.
The key responsibilities and selection criteria identified for this position should be read in conjunction with the Flinders University
· Conduct high quality research leading to publications in top ranked refereed journals.
· Develop research funding applications for national competitive funding agencies such as the ARC and NHMRC. Initially, this is likely to be done in conjunction with established researchers within the School.
· Teach effectively at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, including supervision of honours thesis students.
· Establish an active PhD research group in area of expertise.
· Assist with administrative responsibilities within the School
SELECTION CRITERIA
(Note for intending applicants – applicants should address each selection criterion individually and should argue their case by citing evidence to support their claims rather than presenting a list of facts only.)
· PhD in psychology (Applicants whose PhD is currently under examination may be considered.)
· Very strong research track record (for career stage) in an area closely aligned with the School’s research strengths and suggestive of the capacity to forge research grant applications with senior academics in the School.
· Publications in leading international refereed journals, including papers with first authorship.
· Evidence of effective presentation or teaching skills and a coherent teaching philosophy.
· Capacity to supervise research students in area of research expertise.
Candidates will be evaluated on merit against all of the various components that make up this Position Description. Assessment will take into account all information that is determined to be appropriate, e.g. written application, qualifications, interview, work samples, skills testing and referee reports.
The final decision regarding appointment to this position will be based on an assessment of the requirements of the total Position Description.
All intending applicants should read the Essential Information for Applicants, available at url: http://www.flinders.edu.au/employment/app.php. If you are unable to access this information on the website, please contact the contact person nominated below.
For further information about the position, contact:
Prof Neil Brewer
61-8-8201 2725
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