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Dec 10, 2019
Assistant Professor, 1-Year Visiting Position
  The Department of Psychology at The College of Wooster invites applications for a one-year visiting position in Psychology at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning in August 2020. The successful applicant will teach courses in their area of interest; we are open to all areas but are particularly interested in someone with interests in experimental or cognitive neuroscience. We are especially interested in hiring faculty who can contribute to the intellectual vibrancy and diversity of the academic community through their teaching, research, and service. The College of Wooster enrolls a diverse student body (21% domestic students of color and 15% international students); all applicants are expected to discuss their experience working with diverse student populations.  The successful candidate should have a demonstrated ability to teach courses and advise research projects in diverse areas of Psychology. They will teach the equivalent of 6 courses, including courses in their area of interest and credited supervision of independent thesis projects as part of the College’s Independent Study program. Ph.D. by appointment date and experience mentoring undergraduates are preferred. A commitment to undergraduate teaching is necessary. Applicants should submit a letter of application; curriculum vitae; unofficial graduate transcripts; evidence of strong teaching (such as teaching philosophy, syllabi and student evaluations, if applicable) and research (such as research statement and writing sample of 25 pages or less); a statement detailing how the applicant has engaged and/or expects to engage with issues of diversity and inclusion in the classroom and the curriculum, as well as on campus and in the broader community; and three reference letters through Interfolio. Applications received by February 1, 2020, will receive full consideration. If you have questions regarding Interfolio, please contact Mary Spencer, Administrative Coordinator, Department of Psychology, at mspencer@wooster.edu . Questions about the position should be directed to Susan Clayton, Chair of Search Committee, at sclayton@wooster.edu .   The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. The College values diversity, strives to attract qualified women and minority candidates, and encourages individuals belonging to these groups to apply. Wooster seeks to ensure diversity by its policy of employing persons without regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or political affiliation. The College of Wooster is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
College of Wooster The College of Wooster, Beall Avenue, Wooster, OH, USA Full time
Dec 03, 2019
Behavioral Scientist (Program Director)
Summary The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidate for a Behavioral Scientist (Program Director) position for the Cognitive Neurosciences Program, within the Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS), Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE), Alexandria, VA.     Responsibilities  The Cognitive Neuroscience Program focuses on highly novel theories, techniques and models directed toward enabling basic scientific understanding of a broad range of issues involving brain, cognition, and behavior. Applicants for the Program Director position are expected to be knowledgeable about the frontiers of cognitive neuroscience research including different data collection and stimulation techniques, multivariate and machine learning approaches, and integration of data across spatial and temporal dimensions. Familiarity with related developments in computational modeling, neuroinformatics, cyberinfrastructure, and open science are advantageous. The Program highly values the exploration of new methodologies, utilization of the latest analytic approaches, and the convergence of cutting edge techniques for addressing basic questions about human cognition. Program Director responsibilities include long-range planning and budget development for the Program, the administration of the merit review process and proposal recommendations, identification of strengths and weaknesses in a given field, assisting with preparation of press releases, feature articles and material describing advances in the research supported by the Program, and coordination and liaison with other programs in NSF, other Federal agencies and organizations. NSF Program Directors have an unparalleled opportunity and responsibility for carrying out the agency's mission to support research through a merit review process that promotes the progress of science, advances national welfare, and secures the national defense. The Program Director should have deep and broad knowledge of Cognitive Neuroscience, be committed to high standards, be receptive to new ideas, have good inter-personal skills, value fairness, and hold a high degree of personal integrity.   Please follow this link for more information about this position:  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/552172100
National Science Foundation Alexandria, VA, USA Full time
Nov 25, 2019
Assistant Professor
Job Responsibilities and Duties:   This is a full time, tenure track teaching position in Psychology. Primary responsibilities include teaching Introduction to Psychology, courses in Cognitive Neuroscience, courses that support the major, and courses that support the Manchester University Core curriculum with additional responsibilities related to the academic program, reporting through the department chair to the Dean of the College of Education and Social Sciences.   Essential Job Functions:   Teaching twenty-four semester hours per academic year (may include other functions in addition to teaching, such as administrative responsibilities or clinical assignments).   Maintain professional effectiveness, which includes but is not limited to, high quality of scholarship; intellectual integrity; professional currency; cooperation of all phases of the academic program; openness to learn about and adopt improved methods of teaching; and above all, a vital interest in student learning. Meeting assigned classes at the scheduled locations and for the scheduled durations Directing and attending non-class activities, as appropriate Participating in faculty governance, including attending meetings—full faculty, college, department, and committee—and fulfilling attendant responsibilities Developing course syllabi  Administering examinations and assessing student learning Working in a professional, collegial and team-oriented manner with the College community Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures in the Faculty Manual    Secondary Job Functions: Supporting students’ personal and professional development Designing new courses, as appropriate Actively participating in student recruitment Academic advising Maintaining office hours, as appropriate  Qualifications:   PhD in Psychology. Evidence of successful teaching in introductory and advanced psychology courses within the liberal arts context Previous experience with advising and collaborative research with undergraduate students preferred Effective presentation skills Effective organizational and administrative skills Ability to deliver course content and to assist students in understanding course content Ability to evaluate student writing and to provide effective feedback Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with students, faculty, staff, and administrators Ability to adapt to changing teaching and learning environments and content-delivery methods Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, in the best interests of the students Ability to prioritize responsibilities, meet deadlines, and respond to students’ legitimate needs in a timely manner Ability and willingness to work with students of all skill levels and academic backgrounds Ability and willingness to perform clerical work for oneself, as necessary Basic leadership, budgetary and supervisory skills Proficient in spoken and written English Basic computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail and internet use   Work Schedule: Onsite classes are generally scheduled between 8 AM and 5 PM.  Some classes, laboratories, events and/or meetings may be scheduled in the evening or on weekends.   What We Offer: We offer competitive pay and the opportunity to serve in a dynamic educational environment.  Salary Range: $55,000 - $62,000  To Apply:  We seek a candidate with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  Apply online via ADP and submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, teaching philosophy, evidence of effective teaching, and statement of research interests, including how you plan to involve undergraduate students in this research.  Questions can be emailed to hiring@manchester.edu .   Manchester University is an equal opportunity employer.   Applicants who further diversify our faculty and staff are warmly welcome.
Manchester University North Manchester, IN, USA Full time
Nov 19, 2019
Assistant Professor in Neuroscience, Tenure Track
The Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in neuroscience to begin Fall, 2020. The ideal candidate would have a research program in cognitive neuroscience, conducting research using human subjects and/or animal models, but any strong neuroscientist will be fully considered. Candidates should have a strong basic or translational neuroscience research background.  The successful applicant would be expected to add to the university’s growing neuroscience strength by mentoring and teaching graduate and undergraduate students, as well as contributing to planned expansions of the neuroscience curriculum across campus. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field, with significant postdoctoral experience. Candidates must display evidence of strong scholarly work, and existing or potential for extramural funding. Further, we are seeking an individual who is committed to fostering an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. The Department offers a B.A. in psychology.  The Department has 30 full-time faculty members with an APA-accredited clinical Ph.D. program and an experimental Ph.D. program with cognitive, developmental, neuroscience, and quantitative/experimental areas of study (https://www.unlv.edu/psychology/graduateprograms/phd-experimental-faculty).   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 very high research activity. UNLV is the most ethnically diverse campus in the nation, with over 15,000 students from underrepresented groups. It has been designated as an Asian-American and Native-American, Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). UNLV offers a broad range of respected academic programs and has joined the top tier of national public research universities. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, building and fostering a culturally inclusive environment, 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 online at: http://www.unlv.edu.   Applicants should submit a cover letter of interest, a detailed vita listing qualifications and experience, teaching statement, research statement, and the names, addresses, email 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. All materials should be submitted by January 13, 2020.  The review of materials will continue until the position is filled. Materials should be addressed to Dr. Joel Snyder, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted via online application at https://www.unlv.edu/jobs/openings (View Academic Faculty Openings; position R0119175). For assistance with UNLV’s online 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: https://www.unlv.edu/psychology.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of Nevada, Las Vegas, South Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV, USA Full time
Nov 15, 2019
Visiting Assistant Professor
The Psychology Department invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position (PhD or ABD required), beginning July 1, 2020. The ideal candidate will have teaching experience at the college level. Area of research is open, but applicants with a background in neuroscience are particularly encouraged to apply. The teaching load will be the equivalent of five courses per year, including some combination of service courses (Introductory Psychology, Statistics, or Research Design), courses in the candidate’s specialty area, and supervision of senior research projects. The Psychology Department, consisting of nine faculty members, has a strong tradition of excellence in teaching and research and is housed in a state-of-the-art unified science center. Please visit our websites at https://academics.hamilton.edu/psychology and https://academics.hamilton.edu/neuroscience for additional information about the Psychology Department and interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program. Applicants should submit the following: (1) cover letter (addressed to Dr. Jennifer Borton, Psychology Department Chair), (2) curriculum vita, (3) statement of teaching philosophy and experience, (4) research statement, and (5) statement that describes how the candidate’s teaching, scholarship, and/or service would engage and sustain Hamilton’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. We seek candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with diverse student populations. Submit all materials to Interfolio at http://apply. interfolio .com/70388 . Candidates should arrange for submission of three letters of recommendation to Interfolio. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled.
Hamilton College Hamilton College, College Hill Road, Clinton, NY, USA Full time
Nov 14, 2019
Assistant Professor of Psychology (Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience)
Position Summary The Department of Psychology at   SUNY   Geneseo is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with an emphasis in cognitive and affective neuroscience to begin August, 2020. The department is particularly interested in candidates who would teach courses to meet department needs and bring scholarly expertise that complements the expertise of other faculty members in the department. Among the goals of the search is increasing the diversity of the faculty in the Department of Psychology, and we therefore welcome applicants who are from groups that are historically underrepresented at the College. Duties of the position include: • Teach undergraduate courses in cognitive and affective neuroscience, adolescent development, research design and analysis, and upper-division classes in area of expertise • Pursue a research program relevant to cognitive and affective neuroscience, with involvement of undergraduate students • Contribute to the department and neuroscience program through advisement, course offerings, and administrative duties • Contribute to department functioning through committee service • Contribute service to the college, discipline, and/or community To apply: http://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/2893 Required Qualifications • Doctoral degree (PhD) in neuroscience or psychology conferred by August 2020 • Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate courses in field of expertise • Evidence of a research program relevant to cognitive and affective neuroscience with the capability for involving undergraduate researchers • Must demonstrate a commitment to fostering and working within a diverse and inclusive environment Preferred Qualifications • Scholarly expertise in cognitive and affective neuroscience from a developmental perspective that complements the expertise of other faculty members in the department • Teaching experience in cognitive and affective neuroscience, research design and analysis, and adolescent development • Evidence of effective teaching of undergraduate courses in psychology
SUNY Geneseo SUNY Geneseo, College Circle, Geneseo, NY, USA Full time
Nov 14, 2019
Assistant Professor in Behavioral Neuroscience
The Department of Psychology at Arizona State University is inviting applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in its Behavioral Neuroscience Program. This is an academic year, benefits-eligible position with an anticipated start date of August 2020. The successful candidate will be expected to make scholarly contributions in behavioral neuroscience, mentor graduate students, contribute to teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and participate in service to the department, university and profession as appropriate. The candidate will complement and expand existing expertise of Behavioral Neuroscience faculty, who study cognition, behavior, and their neural bases in non-human animal models.  The candidate will have opportunities to interact with other groups within the Psychology Department and across campus, including but not limited to Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and the School of Life Sciences. Additional opportunities for collaboration include a large and growing neuroscience community at ASU and in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Newly renovated state-of-the-art facilities are available that are dedicated to behavioral, microscopy, and wet lab research. The requirements for this position include: (1) a Ph.D. or equivalent in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a closely-related discipline at the time of appointment; (2) evidence of high-quality peer reviewed research and excellence in scholarship, as well as evidence of a productive, externally-sponsored research program—or the potential to develop one; and (3) evidence of exemplary undergraduate and graduate student mentoring and teaching. Desired qualifications are 1) interdisciplinary, translational, and/or brain-behavior research strengths; and 2) the ability to cultivate and support a diverse faculty and student population. The College values our cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of the academic community. To apply, please submit the following as pdf(s) through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/71404 :  (a) a curriculum vitae, (b) reprints and/or preprints of three representative publications, (c) a statement addressing research experience and interests, (d) a statement addressing teaching experience and interests, (e) a statement addressing how your past and/or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion will advance ASU’s commitment to inclusive excellence, and (f) three letters of recommendation which should be uploaded by your recommenders to Interfolio directly. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Inquiries concerning the search should be addressed to Kristin Judd, at kristin.judd@asu.edu. Be sure to include “Behavioral Neuroscience Search” in the subject line when sending e-mails. Initial deadline for receipt of complete applications is December 30, 2019 .  If not filled, review of complete applications will continue every two weeks thereafter until the search is closed. Arizona State University is located in the Phoenix/Tempe/Scottsdale metropolitan area. Learn more about what The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has to offer by viewing https://thecollege.asu.edu/faculty A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. ASU’s full non- discrimination statement (ACD 401) is located on the ASU website at https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/ In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.
Arizona State University Tempe, AZ, USA Full time
Sep 16, 2019
Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track): Computational Cognitive Neuroscience
The Carnegie Mellon Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University intend to make a joint tenure-track faculty hire in the area of Computational Cognitive Neuroscience . Candidates should be pursuing programmatic, theory-driven experimental research that contributes to our understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive processes and/or interactions between cognitive and social, perceptual, or sensory processes. We are especially interested in candidates who will thrive in a collaborative research environment, have strong grounding in theory, use cutting-edge methods, are dedicated to high-quality teaching, and have strong training in computational approaches to understanding neural processing and cognition.   Carnegie Mellon is a highly collaborative and supportive environment for scientists seeking to span disciplines and employ multiple methodologies in their research. The Psychology Department and the Carnegie Mellon Neuroscience Institute both have long traditions of blending computation with cognitive science and neuroscience; Carnegie Mellon is a pioneer in research and training in neural computation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Additional resources available for research in this area include a variety of neuroimaging centers. Candidates with appropriate backgrounds will have opportunities to become involved in the Machine Learning Department or the Robotics Institute within our top-ranked School of Computer Science.   Carnegie Mellon offers highly competitive salaries and start-up packages in an attractive urban environment frequently rated as one of the most livable in the U.S. We are committed to building a diverse faculty within an increasingly broad university community, and we strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. We also work actively to meet the needs of dual-career couples.   To be considered for a position beginning Fall 2020, applications will be considered on a rolling basis beginning on October 1, 2019. To apply to this position, please see  http://apply.interfolio.com/67816     Questions may be addressed to gingerp@cmu.edu .   Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.    
Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA, USA Full time