July 19, 2024

ACADEMIC PROGRAM OFFICER (BAND LEVEL 9)

Faculty of Science

Department of Psychology

(Contractual Position to May 1, 2025)

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval

DUTIES

The successful applicant will work under the direction of the Department Head to provide academic program support for the Department’s undergraduate program. Duties include assisting the Department Head with the selection and scheduling of undergraduate courses; providing academic advice to the Department’s undergraduate students on subjects including majors and minors, admissions, processing various forms relating to registration, and prerequisite waivers; administrating change of grade forms; participating as a member of the Psychology Undergraduate Studies Committee and Faculty of Science Undergraduate Studies Committee; preparing formal Calendar change documents and responding to intra-university consultations on Calendar changes; participating in departmental tours, mini enrichment courses, and other outreach activities; processing Class Audit Reports (undergraduate and graduate); and performing other related duties as required. 

This position will be required to assist with other departments in the Faculty of Science, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience (3-5 years) advising in an academic environment; completion of a Master’s degree in Psychology; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. A demonstrated understanding of post-secondary undergraduate programs and regulations is required. Excellent writing, oral communication, presentation, and organizational skills are required. Experience teaching university-level Psychology (or related) courses would be considered an asset.

SALARY                                   $66,092 - $90,126 per annum (Management and Professional)

                                                  An upscale hiring step will apply to this position (Step 8)

CLOSING DATE                       August 2, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. NST

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.

If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.

If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at recruitment@mun.ca.

Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.