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Postdoctoral position in behavioral and neuroimaging research of language, literacy, and cognitive development, focused on global literacy initiatives in Ivory Coast. Position start date: August 1, 2018 (flexible). Applications will be accepted until June 1, 2018. The BOLD Lab at the University of Delaware has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to research on child literacy development in rural Ivory Coast. We have several ongoing projects using a combination of behavioral and neuroimaging methods to study how children develop and learn to read in high-risk environments. Specifically, we are looking for an individual who can contribute to two projects: (1) a technology-based literacy intervention program in primary school settings, and (2) brain-behavior approach to the study of development and reading outcomes, both in Ivory Coast.    Responsibilities will include the development, collection, and analysis of behavioral and neuroimaging data about literacy development and literacy intervention outcomes in school-aged children growing up in rural communities of Ivory Coast. The postdoc will also contribute to mentorship and collaboration with an Ivorian research team of graduate students and postdocs, with the goal of increasing local science capacity. The position is based at the University of Delaware, and the postdoc will have opportunities to go to Ivory Coast over the duration of the position. Successful applicants will have a background in several of the following areas: child development, language and literacy acquisition, reading interventions (including education technologies), recording and analysis of fNIRS data, design and analysis of complex behavioral experiments/tasks, longitudinal data analysis, global development (ideally in sub-Saharan Africa). A Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Linguistics, or Neuroscience is preferred. The ideal candidate will be familiar with working in international contexts (preferably sub-Saharan Africa), proficient in French, and have a high degree of fluency conducting univariate and multivariate statistics using R, and fNIRS neuroimaging analysis using Matlab (NIRS-SPM, fNIRS-toolbox, Homer). Interested candidates should send via email their CV, two representative papers, the names of three references, and a cover letter to Dr. Kaja Jasinska ( jasinska@udel.edu ).  The position is for one year, with the option to renew for 1-2 years, given satisfactory performance and available funding. Contact Information PI Website:  www.haskins.yale.edu/staff/jasinska/ Lab Website:  sites.udel.edu/boldlab Contact Name: Kaja Jasinska Contact Email:  jasinska@udel.edu

Loyola University Chicago, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Psychology, invites applications for a three-year renewable, full-time, non-tenure-track position at the rank of lecturer, beginning fall 2018.  Applications are welcome from individuals who are able to teach undergraduate courses in cognitive psychology (both lecture and lab), learning and behavior, statistics, and research methods.  The department has 33 full-time faculty, serves 1,000 undergraduate majors, and has PhD programs in clinical, developmental, and social psychology.  We also run (jointly with Biology) an undergraduate major in Neuroscience.  Two themes that unify the department are (a) Healthy Development in Children, Youth, and Families, and (b) the Psychological Foundations of Social Justice.  For further information about the department, please visit http://www.luc.edu/psychology/   Duties and Responsibilities :  Teaching responsibilities include 7 courses per year.  Successful candidates will have a demonstrated record of excellence in both teaching and student mentorship. Minimum Qualification s:   All applicants must have a PhD in psychology and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. Special Instructions to Applicants : Applications must be submitted via https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/7370 and should include a current CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, detailed evidence of teaching excellence, and a letter of interest that outlines the applicant’s qualifications. Applicants should also submit there the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to speak to their teaching qualifications.  Referees will not be contacted immediately, but may be contacted at a later point in the review process.  Supplementary materials (if any) may be sent to: James R. Larson, Jr., Ph.D., Chair, Department of Psychology, Loyola University Chicago, 1032 West Sheridan Road, Chicago, Illinois 60660 jlarson4@luc.edu Review of applications will begin on May 7, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled . Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity - including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment - is critical to achieving the University's mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual's record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees. As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed .

Graceland University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology position on the Lamoni, Iowa campus. This position begins August 2018. The 4/4 teaching load includes both introductory courses and upper-division courses based on the candidate’s expertise that may appeal to both majors and non-majors. Ability to teach Biopsychology a plus. The successful candidate will have demonstrated teaching excellence. A commitment to undergraduate liberal arts teaching and service is required, as well as willingness to explore interdisciplinary connections. Graceland University is committed to diversity and is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in high education through their teaching, research, and service. Master’s degree required, Ph.D. preferred. Qualified applicants should submit a letter of application, c.v., and 3 letters of reference. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged to clasdean@graceland.edu. Graceland University, CLAS Dean, 1 University Place, Lamoni, IA  50140. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The Department of Psychology at Butler University invites applications for a one-year non-tenure track Instructor position beginning August, 2018. We seek a colleague who is committed to exemplary teaching and collaborative research with undergraduate students. The successful applicant will be broadly trained in psychology and will teach sections of Cognitive Psychology, either or both of our Research Methods and Statistics courses, and other courses to be determined. Standard teaching load is 4 classes per semester, but 1 class per year may be reassigned if the applicant involves our students in high quality independent research. Position requires a Ph.D. in psychology at time of appointment.  Applicants with expertise in Psychology and the Law are particularly encouraged to apply. To Apply: Send cover letter, CV, statements of teaching and research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, copies of transcripts, and three (3) letters of reference to Joel M. Martin, Ph.D., Chair of Psychology, at psychfacultysearch@butler.edu . Applications will be reviewed as they are received; complete applications should be received by March 30, 2018 to ensure consideration .   Butler University is committed to enhancing the diversity of the student body and our faculty and staff. In addition hiring decisions are made on the basis of an individual's qualifications, past experience, overall performance, and other employment-related criteria. Butler University provides equal opportunities for employment and advancement for all individuals, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, color, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.