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The Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri, Columbia invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the area of Social/Personality Psychology.  A PhD in Psychology is required by the time of appointment, September 1, 2020. Scholars with any substantive focus within the broad fields of social and personality are encouraged to apply. We are especially interested in recruiting a faculty member with potential for scholarly excellence in diversity science, health and/or health disparities, identity and motivation, resilience and well-being, leadership, or social/personality neuroscience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to increasing diversity and multiculturalism in education and be able to contribute to the department’s missions to train a diverse undergraduate and graduate student body, promote an inclusive department environment, and engage with an increasingly diverse community through high-quality research, teaching, and mentorship. The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students.  We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.  The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer. We offer a competitive salary and start-up package, an active doctoral program with institutional support for students, a highly interactive faculty and outstanding core facilities. Columbia, Missouri, is ranked among the top-ten college towns in the U.S.  Screening of applicants will begin October 1, 2019. Please apply on line at:  http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic .  Click on “job opportunities for prospective employees” and search for 31262. Use the online application and be prepared to upload a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a research and teaching statement, and 3-5 representative publications. A diversity statement that describes the candidate’s experiences, commitment, and goals in regards to incorporating an understanding of diversity/multiculturalism in research, teaching, and mentoring is also required.  Three reference letters are required and should be sent (electronically or hard copy) to the Chair of the Social/Personality search committee, Laura King ( KingLA@missouri.edu ; McAlester Hall, Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. 65201). Applicants may contact Dr. King with any questions about the position.  Contact Human Resource Services ( muhrs@missouri.edu ) for any questions about the application process. An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer

The Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Portland (UP) seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in community psychology, cross cultural psychology, or a related field to begin August 2020. Research that incorporates issues relevant to diverse groups and life experiences is particularly encouraged, especially surrounding issues such as mental health, well-being, and inclusion. The candidate will be expected to teach a combination of upper-level and introductory undergraduate courses, including general psychology, cross-cultural or community psychology, and new courses aligned with their interests. We are especially interested in candidates capable of teaching courses in qualitative methods and/or with interest in developing internship opportunities for students. The teaching load is normally 3 x 3-credit courses per semester. A Ph.D. in psychology or related field (or evidence of completion by the time of appointment) is required. Commitment to and success in undergraduate teaching is essential. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the desire and ability to engage undergraduates in productive scholarship. In addition, the successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge, skills, and success in diversity & inclusion work within or transferable to higher education; discussion of these attributes may be embedded in the cover letter and the teaching statement but should also be described in a standalone diversity statement. A complete application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a research statement, a statement of interest/experience in diversity and inclusion, and the names of three references from whom we can solicit letters of recommendations (letter writers will automatically be sent emails with specific directions about how and where to upload their letters.) Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning on October 14; to secure priority consideration, all supporting material should be submitted to https://up.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=57455&job=assistant-professor-department-of-psychological-sciences-tenure-track by October 13. Founded in 1901, the University of Portland is a private, comprehensive, Catholic university with a mission of teaching and learning, faith and formation, service and leadership. Candidates should articulate their understanding of the university mission in their cover letter and highlight how it is compatible with their approach to undergraduate education. The University of Portland is an Equal Opportunity employer fully dedicated to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff. UP does not discriminate in its educational programs, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs, or employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by and consistent with the law. Please see the University’s full Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Policy here: https://www1.up.edu/disclosures/nondiscrimination-policy.html .