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The Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant or Associate Professor in health psychology or behavioral health with a focus on health disparities. The person filling this position will be a faculty member in the Department of Psychology but will also work with a multidisciplinary research team focused on health disparities in and beyond Nevada.  He/she will be expected to maintain a high-quality, fundable research program in coordination with the Health for Nevada research team, mentor graduate students, teach, and participate in faculty governance. The Department of Psychology has 29 full time faculty members with an APA-accredited clinical psychology Ph.D. program and an experimental Ph.D. program with cognitive, developmental, neuroscience, and quantitative/experimental areas of study.   Salary is competitive, and the position is contingent upon funding. UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 29,000 students and more than 3,000 faculty and staff that is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a research university with high research activity. UNLV offers a broad range of respected academic programs and is on a path to join the top tier of national public research universities. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine.  UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.  For more information, visit us on line at:  http://www.unlv.edu   Submit a letter of interest, a detailed vita listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications, because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.  Materials will be reviewed until the position is filled. Materials should be addressed to Brad Donohue, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted via on-line application (position EVRGN R0109443). For assistance with UNLV’s on-line applicant portal, contact UNLV Employment Services at (702) 895-3504 or applicant.inquiry@unlv.edu. UNLV is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity educator and employer committed to excellence through diversity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.  The university and department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. The department continues to implement initiatives in keeping with our commitment to issues related to multiculturalism and diversity in regard to organizational climate, teaching, and research. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups, and candidates whose teaching and/or research interests address issues of diversity are particularly encouraged to apply. Please visit our departmental website for more information: http://psychology.unlv.edu/html/welcome.html.

The Department of Psychology in the College of Science at Virginia Tech seeks to hire a Collegiate Faculty member, open rank, who will play a central role in developing and delivering an undergraduate curriculum in Behavioral Decision Science . This new interdisciplinary degree will draw from psychology, economics, neuroscience, statistics, and other disciplines and will be managed by the College’s Academy of Integrated Science ( https://www.ais.science.vt.edu/ ). The preferred candidate will have broad training in the study of human decision-making at the individual, group, and/or organizational level. Areas of particular interest include but are not limited to judgment and decision-making, social and organizational behavior, decision-related psychopathology, health and policy, diversity, and changes across development, as well as modern methodological and statistical approaches to each. Expertise in measurement and theory building that will help train students to merge predictive with causal approaches to understanding human decision making is desirable. We seek candidates who have the Ph.D. in psychology or a closely related field and who are passionate about interdisciplinary teaching of undergraduate students in an inclusive and integrated environment. Desirable characteristics include a record of pedagogical achievement and vision, creativity, and leadership skills relevant to instruction. Responsibilities include teaching courses in psychology and behavioral decision science. Successful candidates will: Make significant contributions to our interdisciplinary undergraduate instruction; work closely with our undergraduate students, and lead efforts in curriculum enhancements and innovative pedagogy. Continue to develop professional capabilities and participate in scholarly activities, including travel to and participation in professional conferences and societies; and participate in department, college, and university service and governance, as well as professional service. The Department of Psychology offers the B.S. in psychology and has doctoral training areas in clinical science, industrial and organizational psychology, developmental science, and biological psychology (http://www.psyc.vt.edu/). Information on the Collegiate Faculty track at Virginia Tech, which offers renewable 3-, 5-, or 7-year appointments depending on rank, may be found at https://www.provost.vt.edu/faculty_affairs/faculty_handbook/chapter05/chapter05.html . Virginia Tech is committed to a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment and to principles that promote inclusive practices ( http://www.inclusive.vt.edu/index.html ) . A wide range of networking and development opportunities are available for women and minorities in science and engineering.  Virginia Tech recognizes that meeting the needs of today’s professional couples is a key factor in recruiting and retaining new faculty and has established a dual career office to facilitate our commitment ( http://www.hr.vt.edu/jobs/job_seeker/dualcareers/ ). Applications must be submitted online at http://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/85467 . The application must include a cover letter, CV, a statement describing the applicant’s interest in and experience related to behavioral decision science. Contact information for three references should be provided. Review of applications will begin May 15, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 10, 2018 but may be negotiable. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Robert Stephens, Tel: (540)231-6304, Email: stephens@vt.edu.   Virginia Tech is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination or accessibility should contact the Office for Equity and Accessibility at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, North End Center, Suite 2300 (0318), 300 Turner St. NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061.