[visionlist] Contract position at ANU

[Mark Edwards]

Lecturer in the Biological Basis of Behaviour (A334-12MY) 

 

http://jobs.anu.edu.au/PositionDetail.aspx?p=2823

Department of Psychology, School of Health and Psychological Sciences, ANU
College of Medicine, Biology and Environment 



Lecturer (Level B - 3 year contract) in the biological basis of behaviour -
An opportunity to join an outstanding school.


Location

Canberra/ACT


Term of Contract

Fixed Term of 3 Years


Grade

Level B


Salary Package

$83,773 - $95,407 pa plus 17% superannuation

 <http://info.anu.edu.au/hr/Salaries_and_Conditions/Salaries/index.asp> View
Academic Salary Information...


Closing Date

29 July 2012


Position Overview

The Research School of Psychology seeks a talented and enthusiastic
researcher and teacher for a contract appointment of three years in the area
of the biological basis of behaviour. The principal need is to ensure that
students undertaking degrees in psychology are provided with a contemporary
coverage of evidence based learning in the biological basis of behaviour. 
The Department currently offers two courses in the area, one at the second
year level (PSYC2007) and the other at third year (PSYC3016) - the
successful candidate will be required to take full responsibility for
PSYC2007 and to coordinate PSYC3016, with the major teaching commitment
coming from other areas in the University. The conduct of a strong and
internationally recognised research program is an essential feature of the
position. Supervision of the research of honours and panel membership of
supervision panels for PhD students in the Research School of Psychology
forms an important part of this requirement. 
Excellent opportunities are available for collaborative work with other
parts of the ANU, including the Research School of Biology, the John Curtin
School of Medical Research, and the Centre for Mental Health Research. 

Enquiries: Professor Don Byrne Telephone: +61 2 6125 3974 Email:
Don.Byrne at anu.edu.au


Additional Information

PEWER - Signed.pdf
<http://jobs.anu.edu.au/Downloads/2823_20120706025625.pdf> 


Position description

 


Responsible to

Director, Research School of Psychology


Role statement

PURPOSE STATEMENT: 
A Level B Academic (Teaching and Research) is expected to make contributions
to the teaching effort of the institution and to carry out activities to
maintain and develop his/her scholarly, research and/or professional
activities relevant to the profession or discipline. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS: 

Position Dimension & Relationships: 
Biological Psychology forms an integral and essential part of the School's
undergraduate curriculum. Teaching in the area is mandated by the external
accreditation criteria to which this curriculum must comply. The Research
School of Psychology wishes to strengthen its profile in the area of
biological psychology and to capitalise on the established research
strengths of the existing group in the area. Biological psychology also
provides a strong vehicle for the School to extend its collaboration with
other areas in the College, including the Research School of Biology, the
John Curtin School of Medical Research, and the ANU Medical School. The
area, and this position, therefore clearly fit the School's strategic plans.


Role Statement: 
Specific duties required of a Level B Academic may include to: 
. Develop, convene and deliver a high quality course on the biological basis
of behaviour to second year undergraduate psychology students (PSYC2007) and
coordinate an advanced third year course on Issues in Behavioural
Neuroscience (PSYC3016); 
. Supervise the independent research of students enrolled in the honours
(fourth) year and contribute to postgraduate research supervision in
psychology; 
. Maintain the development of innovative and contemporary course material at
the undergraduate level; 
. Undertake original and creative research of high quality in psychology; 
. Maintain a significant profile of published work in refereed journals of
high international standing, and report the results of research at
appropriate national and international conferences; 
. Attend departmental meetings and assume roles on both School and ANU
committees as appropriate; 
. Take reasonable care for their own workplace health and safety and not
wilfully place at risk the health or safety of any other person in the
workplace; and 
. Undertake other duties from time to time as directed by the Head of
School. 

Skill Base 
A Level B Academic shall have qualifications and/or experience recognised by
the institution as appropriate for the relevant discipline area. 

In many cases a position at this level will require a doctoral or masters
qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing. 

In determining experience relative to qualifications, regard is had to
teaching experience, experience in research, experience outside tertiary
education, creative achievement, professional contributions and/or to
technical achievement. 


Selection criteria

 

	
1. A PhD degree in psychology. 
2. Experience in teaching the biological basis of behaviour to undergraduate
students in psychology and an ability to develop creative course material
and assessments in this area. 
3. A demonstrated ability to carry out independent and original research in
psychology as demonstrated by a body of published work including an ability
to seek external competitive research grant funding. 
4. An ability to contribute to the research supervision of fourth year
(honours) and postgraduate students in areas relevant to the biological
basis of behaviour. 
5. A demonstrated willingness to be involved in academic administration. 
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated
ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues in
an academic environment. 
7. A demonstrated understanding of equal opportunity principles and policies
and a commitment to their application in a university context. 

 

Information on applying for a position at ANU

 

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Mark Edwards Ph.D.

Department of Psychology
The Australian National University
Canberra
ACT, 0200
Australia
Email: mark.edwards at anu.edu.au
Phone  +61 (02) 6125 5530               Fax  +61 (02) 6125 0499
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