4 Subject Area Open jobs

Sep 24, 2018
Multiple Faculty Positions, Department of Psychology Featured
The Department of Psychology at Florida International University (FIU) is searching for an open-rank tenure track position in Cognitive Neuroscience and two non-tenure track full-time instructor positions (one with specific emphasis on Industrial/Organizational Psychology).  Candidates in all areas of Cognitive Neuroscience will be considered for the tenure track position , including human or animal (avian or rodent) neuroscience. Expertise using cutting-edge methodologies for research in Cognitive Neuroscience is expected (e.g., magnetic resonance imaging, near-infrared spectroscopy, electroencephalography, transcranial magnetic stimulation, confocal microscopy, optogenetics, Ca2+ imaging). The ideal candidate would complement the existing faculty in Cognitive Neuroscience, Legal Psychology, Clinical Science, Developmental Science, or Industrial/Organizational doctoral programs. Mid-rank and senior candidates must have a strong record of publications and substantial active federal grant funding.  Early career candidates must have a demonstrated evidence of or very strong potential for extramural funding and a solid record of scholarship in refereed journals. Currently, department faculty hold over $70 million in grants from federal agencies (e.g., NIMH, NICHD, NIDA, NIAAA, IES, NSF, DoJ), ranking 13th nationally on research and development expenditures according to the NSF Higher Education Research and Development Survey. Collaborative research is emphasized and many faculty share investigator status on grants. The department is closely affiliated with the Center for Children and Families (CCF) and the Center for Imaging Science (CIS). The CCF is an interdisciplinary Center and FIU Preeminent Program that focuses on research, education, and service in the area of child and adolescent mental health, with strong connections to the community and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the fourth largest District in the nation. In addition, the CCF has as an active, large on-campus mental health clinic for children and adolescents with a well-established staff supportive of evidence-based practice and clinical research and serving more than 3000 families annually in school-year and summer settings. The CCF houses a shared 64-channel EGI EEG system. The CIS includes a research-dedicated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) facility that supports a 3T Siemens MAGNETOM Prisma and is equipped to run the Human Connectome Protocol. The department also has access to state-of-the-art animal care facilities for rodent, avian, and large animal research, as well as wet-lab and optical imaging equipment supporting researchers in behavioral neuroscience. The instructor positions are for 9-month full-time, non-tenure track teaching faculty. Instructor positions are in-unit faculty positions that are benefits eligible and eligible for promotion opportunities that mirror those of tenure-track faculty. The department is a leader in pedagogical reform efforts and is focused on improving the quality of undergraduate instruction, particularly in gateway undergraduate courses that affect student success as measured by retention and on-time graduation. Teaching assignments will have an emphasis on both hybrid (i.e., blended) and online undergraduate instruction, based upon the candidate's area of teaching specialization. One of the two instructor positions will have an emphasis specifically on Industrial/Organization Psychology and will be expected to teach in a new master’s program in Organizational Science. Candidates will be expected to perform departmental service as a full-time member of the department’s faculty. A Ph.D. in psychology or a related area is required. The department is strongly committed to a climate that embraces diversity, and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity of the academic community through research, teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, mentorship of graduate students and postdocs, and service. The department has 40 tenure-track faculty, 21 instructors and research/clinical faculty, more than 150 graduate students spread across five doctoral specialty programs and master’s programs in professional counseling psychology and organizational science, 9 full-time undergraduate advisors, and over 4,000 undergraduate majors. The department is young and vibrant, with over 30 new hires in the past 5 years. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening IDs 515562 (Cognitive Neuroscience), 515474 (Industrial/Organizational Instructor), or 515483 (General Instructor) at facultycareers.fiu.edu and attach a CV, Teaching Statement, Research Statement, and Diversity Statement as a single pdf file. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three references who will be contacted upon as determined by the search committee. Applicants are also requested to send an electronic copy of their materials and names of 3 references to: the Chair of the Cognitive Neuroscience Search Committee, Anthony Dick, Ph.D. (adick@fiu.edu); Chair of the Industrial/Organizational Instructor Search Committee, Chockalingam Viswesvaran, Ph.D. (vish@fiu.edu); or Chair of the General Instructor Search Committee, Kristin Nichols-Lopez, Ph.D. (knichols@fiu.edu).To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by September 30, 2018.  Review will continue until the position is filled. FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Florida International University Miami, FL, USA Full time
Oct 10, 2018
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Open Area
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Open Area FAC00194PO18 The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university and a senior institution of the University of South Carolina and is among the fastest growing universities in the State. USC Upstate is located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the I-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing business and high-tech regions in the country. The campus is within easy driving distance of the Appalachian mountains and the Atlantic Ocean beaches. The University has an enrollment of approximately 6000 students and employs approximately 650 full and part-time faculty and staff, reflecting the diversity of Upstate South Carolina. Students from over twenty five nations also reflect the university's international character. USC Upstate is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for faculty, staff, and administrators. USC Upstate is seeking teacher-scholars who have a commitment to excellence in teaching and working with a diverse student population and show clear potential for scholarly research and publication. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in student and civic engagement, and active learning pedagogies, such as service-learning, mentoring undergraduate research, and the scholarship of teaching, learning and application; and experience with teaching online or hybrid courses. USC Upstate provides extensive support for junior faculty including competitive professional-development funding, opportunities for student-faculty research collaboration, and a range of workshops and mentoring programs to develop our strengths as teacher-scholars. The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is a community of outstanding faculty, committed to teaching, scholarship, and service, who explore the human condition through the use of engaging dialogue, critical thinking, and compassionate instruction. With small class sizes and an emphasis on student achievement, our faculty craft unique learning experiences that help students reach their personal and professional goals. The College embraces diversity, encourages meaningful community engagement, and emphasizes scholarly production. For more information, please visit our website at www.uscupstate.edu/academics/college-of-arts-humanities-and-social-sciences/. Job Description : The University of South Carolina Upstate Department of Psychology is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor (area of emphasis open) to teach courses beginning 8/16/2019. Responsibilities include teaching required courses such as Introductory Psychology, Statistics, Research Methods, and/or Senior Seminar and courses in the applicant's area of interest. Other duties include service in support of the department and the university. Applicants must show a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and advising and the ability to maintain an active research program that involves undergraduates. In addition, applicants should address in their materials how their teaching, research, and/or service will enhance the university’s commitment to diversity. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2018, and continues until the position is filled. Required Qualifications : A Ph.D. in Psychology is required by time of appointment. ABD candidates with planned completion date by August 15, 2019, may also be considered. Preferred Qualifications : Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience, evidence of scholarly activity, and desire to work with students from diverse backgrounds. Applicant Instructions : For a complete job description and to apply, go to: www.uscupstate.edu/jobs     Contact Information : Dr. Ann Hoover, Chair of the Search Committee University of South Carolina Upstate Department of Psychology 800 University Way Spartanburg, SC 29303 ahoover@uscupstate.edu 864-503-5686 The University of South Carolina Upstate is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
University of South Carolina Upstate Spartanburg, SC, USA Full time
Oct 04, 2018
Dean, College of Sciences
The Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications and nominations for the position of dean of the College of Sciences. The selected individual will also hold the Betsy Middleton and John Clark Sutherland Chair.   The College of Sciences consists of the Schools of Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology. The College offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in these disciplines and collaborates with other Georgia Tech colleges on graduate degrees in Bioinformatics, Quantitative and Computational Finance, and Human and Computer Interaction. The College has about 230 tenured or tenure-track faculty members, 70 teaching faculty, 215 research faculty, and 155 support staff executing $65.7 million in research this year.   Georgia Tech’s current fall 2018 enrollment is nearly 33,000 students, split about evenly between graduate and undergraduate students. The College of Sciences enrollment includes 1,592 undergraduates and 893 graduate students. In the 2017-2018 academic year, the College of Sciences granted 251 bachelor’s, 153 master’s, and 108 Ph.D. degrees.   Having long recognized that interdisciplinary research is a key component of the continual growth of the College, sciences faculty and students are leading and engaging in a number of interdisciplinary activities with computing, engineering, liberal arts, business, design, and the Georgia Tech Research Institute.   As chief academic and administrative officer of the College of Sciences, the dean is responsible for providing leadership for the following specific activities: leadership and strategic planning, academic programs, faculty appointments, budgetary and administrative oversight, stewardship and development, and multidisciplinary partnerships. The ideal candidate will be an intellectual leader among faculty and among peers nationally and globally, a strong advocate for the teaching and research mission of the College, a preeminent university citizen, and an energetic and conscientious administrator, familiar with issues in higher education, particularly issues dealing with technology, engineering, and science. Further, the dean will have proven success in promoting and building a diverse community, and share Georgia Tech’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion of under-represented groups on campus and in the technology workforce.   The Georgia Institute of Technology is situated on an attractive campus in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with great economic and cultural strengths. The Institute is a member of the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Research Alliance, and the Association of American Universities.   For more information and a full position description, please consult the search website at www.provost.gatech.edu/dean-sciences . Application materials should be submitted at https://bit.ly/2MZvxmq . While applications and nominations will be received until the dean is selected, interested parties are encouraged to respond by November 21, 2018, to ensure optimal consideration. All inquiries and correspondence should be directed in confidence to the search committee chair: Dr. Pinar Keskinocak, William W. George Chair and Professor in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering and College of Engineering ADVANCE Professor (pinar@isye.gatech.edu).   The Georgia Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA, USA Full time
Sep 04, 2018
Intern
The Association for Psychological Science (APS) , a growing, DC-based scientific organization, seeks eagerly, highly motivated individuals for internship positions during the upcoming Fall and Spring semesters. APS is dedicated to the advancement and representation of scientific psychology across the full range of research areas in this diverse field. With over 33,000 members from around the world, APS membership includes the field’s leading scientists, academics, educators, and students. APS publishes five highly respected journals (with a sixth journal in the launch process), hosts an annual US-based conference and biannual international conference, publishes the monthly Observer magazine, and has a broad public outreach program that raises the visibility of APS members, their research, and the psychological science field as a whole. APS interns will be assigned to a team at APS from a list including: News & Information, Publications, Membership, Marketing, and Policy & Government Relations. They may have the opportunity to work in several areas during a semester. Assignment, hours, and schedule for interns will be established on an individual basis. This is not a full-time internship: When possible, APS will work with interns to craft a schedule that does not conflict with class or extracurricular activities. Duties of previous interns have included: • Reading APS journal articles and summarizing them for general audiences • Researching psychology programs and helping APS connect with members • Helping advance APS’s teaching and mentorship programs • Conducting market research to improve APS marketing efforts • Tracking US and international funders of psychological science research • Writing blog posts, social media blurbs, and other copy Undergraduate students or very recent graduates are the best fit for this position, especially if they are working on a psychology degree or a degree related to one of APS’s teams. Please email resume and cover letter to nbethea@psychologicalscience.org . No telephone calls please. APS is an equal opportunity employer. Submit materials by September 18 for consideration for a Fall internship, and by December 15 for a Spring internship.
Association for Psychological Science Washington, DC, USA Intern