[Face-research-list] Lecturer in the Biological Basis of Behaviour at Australian National University

[Elinor McKone]

Hi all,

We have a 3 year faculty position available at ANU. I think the  
department will consider a very broad range of research areas as  
suitable, and personally I would be extremely happy to have a face  
person join us   : )

Also note the Head says he is flexible about the (very tight) closing  
date -- if you want to apply but won't make the official deadline,  
then please send me a quick line so we know to wait for your  
application.

Best,
Elinor

>
> 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
>
>
>
> http://hr.anu.edu.au/employment-at-anu/job-opportunities/applying-for-a-position
>
>
>
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Professor Elinor McKone, PhD
Queen Elizabeth II Fellow
Department of Psychology
Australian National University
ACT 0200 Australia
ph: +61 2 6125 2822
fax: +61 2 6125 0499
email: elinor.mckone at anu.edu.au

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