The Department of Psychology at the University of Essex, United Kingdom, is seeking applications for a Reader/Senior Lecturer (equivalent to Associate Professor) or Lecturer (equivalent to Assistant Professor) to join our Social Psychology Group.

The post is permanent with a start date of 1 December 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter. For Lecturer level appointments, applicants must have a proven record of research and the ability to attract external research funding. Experience of teaching or the demonstrable potential for achieving this is essential; as is a PhD in Psychology. In addition, for appointment at Reader/Senior Lecturer level proven research excellence as demonstrated by a substantial number of high quality publications including papers in top ranked international journals and leadership skills are needed.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute in an area of social psychology that complements our broad research interests (see: http://www.essex.ac.uk/psychology/department/research/Social_Psychology.html), and make a significant contribution to the Department’s research and teaching activities. Administrative and examining duties as well as the supervision of students are also required of the post.

Closing date is 24 September 2012.

For further information and to apply for the post, please visit:

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AFA577/lecturer-senior-lecturer-reader-in-social-psychology/