The Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, embedded within the Faculty of Health Sciences, invites applications for a vacant full-time position as Associate Professor in humanistic and existential psychology. The position is permanent.
About us
The Department of Psychology has been established over the last 13 years and forms the research basis for the bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in psychology at the University of Southern Denmark. Both degree programs are fully developed, and the first master's students graduated in August 2015.
The research foci of the Department include medical- and health psychology, biological and cognitive psychology, as well as clinical psychology. The research program is organized into various research groups, including e.g. The National Centre of Psychotraumatology.
For more information on the research program see:
https://www.sdu.dk/en/om_sdu/institutter_centre/institut_psykologi/forskning/forskningsgrupper/forskningsgrupper
We offer
- A dynamic and international workplace that values collaboration among colleagues
- Continued education of members of staff
- Flexibility in planning working hours
- A good working environment
We expect
The successful applicant is expected to be highly motivated and ambitious with strong and documented research skills in humanistic and existential psychology, and with a specific focus on qualitative methods.
We expect an applicant who aims to apply humanistic and existential themes not only to other psychological disciplines (e.g., health- or clinical psychology) but also to current societal challenges.
The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to attract competitive funding, to show strong communicative and collaborative skills, and to display the capability of building relationships across academia and key stakeholders.
The successful applicant will also have proven capabilities in teaching different areas of humanistic or existential psychology, in supervising bachelor- and master students, and preferably demonstrate experience in education planning and education program management.
We expect the successful applicant to be involved in knowledge transfer to society, to have administrative responsibilities and to teach/supervise students at all levels at the education program.
Finally, we prefer candidates that are able to help us forming and supporting the strategies of the Department of Psychology, and who have the ambition to make mutual working relationships thrive.
Qualifications and expectations
Potential candidates will be expected to have:
- A master's degree in psychology with a PhD degree
- Formalized pedagogical and didactic qualifications and competences
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
Further information and contact
Non-Danish-speaking applicants will be expected to have and show an interest in learning the Danish language at a level which enables them to read Danish mails and administrative documents as well as to understand spoken everyday Danish.
For further information please contact Rikke Holm Bramsen, Head of Department, e-mail: rholmb@health.sdu.dk , tel. +45 65507251.
Employment
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).
Application
Applications will be assessed by an expert committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.
Applications – including the required attachments – must be sent via the below-mentioned link “Apply online".
Only online applications will be accepted. Attached files must be Adobe PDF or Word format. Each field in the application form can contain up to max. 10 MB.
Only applications written in English will be accepted for evaluation.
The application must contain (as pdf- or Word/docx- files):
- a motivation letter
- a detailed CV
- degree certificates (inclusive of PhD diploma)
- a complete and numbered list of publications
- 8 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position. Please notice that one pdf- or docx- file must be attached for each publication
- a teaching portfolio detailing the candidate’s prior teaching experience, teaching skills, and teaching philosophy
- a research plan detailing the candidate’s ideas and plans for her/his future research work
Incomplete applications will not be assessed.
Applications may be shortlisted.
Living and Working in Denmark
Foreign applicants will be offered Danish language training as part of the employment.
The International Staff Office (ISO) at SDU provides a variety of services for new employees, guests and people who consider applying for a job at University of Southern Denmark. Among other things, the staff answers questions concerning salary, taxation, housing and accompanying family.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Further details
How to apply for a position at SDU
Location
Odense, Denmark