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Recruitment #:                  F1909 Application Deadline:       Review begins November 1, 2019. Position open until filled. Salary Range:                     WOU’s Salary Schedule can be found in Article 16 of the WOUFT-CBA 2017-2020. Start Date:                         September 16, 2020 Benefits:                             Western Oregon University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible employees that includes 95% premium paid healthcare, a generous retirement package, and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse, or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities. http://www.wou.edu/hr/benefits/ Department/Division / Job Summary: Western Oregon University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Biological Psychology, Neuroscience, or a closely related field. The successful candidate would join a robust division with 12 other tenure-track faculty and several non-tenure track faculty http://www.wou.edu/behavioralsciences The teaching load is three courses per term and may include General Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychopharmacology, Motivation, Introduction to Research Methods, Quantitative Methods, Advanced Research Methods, and seminars/courses in the applicant’s specialty area. We are not considering candidates who require Visa sponsorship support. Additionally, the university typically only considers visa support for employees placed in specialized positions that are continuing regular university appointments. Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. is required. (ABDs considered if degree requirements are completed prior to September 16, 2020.) Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience, an established research program, and a strong quantitative background Ability to develop courses in which biological psychology and/or neuroscience are applied to other areas of psychology, such as cognition, development, law, emotion, or health. Contact Information: Questions regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Jaime Cloud, Search Committee Chair, at cloudj@mail.wou.edu. For questions regarding the application process or to submit your application documents, please contact WOU Human Resources at 503-838-8552 or employment@wou.edu.   Application Instructions: You may submit all materials online at www.wou.edu/facultyapp Required application materials (PDF preferred): WOU Employment Application available at www.wou.edu/facultyapp Letter of application which includes a discussion of teaching experience and research interests. Please include how your experience, education, and/or training might help us build a more inclusive, collaborative, and diverse community. Curriculum vita Contact information for three references Copy of unofficial transcripts for highest degree earned As an alternative, you may also submit application materials to: E99895, Assistant Professor of Psychological Science, Human Resources, Western Oregon University, 345 Monmouth Ave N, Monmouth, OR 97361; OR E-mail to employment@wou.edu ; OR fax to: 503-838-8144 Western Oregon University (WOU) www.wou.edu is a mid-sized public comprehensive university located in the heart of Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley. The university serves a large number of first-generation college students. WOU has received national recognition for its commitment and success in serving students. The campus is approximately 20 minutes from Salem, the state’s capital, 75 minutes from Portland, the state’s cultural hub, and a short drive from the Oregon coast, mountains, and other scenic areas. The university is located in an increasingly diverse, bilingual, and rural area in the Willamette Valley. Our student body of approximately 4800 undergraduate and 600 graduate students enjoys a vibrant and close-knit intellectual community. Western Oregon University is an AA/EOE/Veteran/Disability employer and is committed to fostering diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff.    

The Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Developmental Neuropsychology , broadly defined. The appointment will begin July 1, 2020, or shortly thereafter.    The successful applicant must have received a Ph.D. in Psychology or related field by the start date of the appointment, or shortly thereafter and demonstrate evidence of excellence in both teaching and research. Candidates must conduct research with humans. Researchers who conduct studies with special populations are strongly encouraged to apply, especially if their work is lab-based and has clinical and/or applied relevance. The successful candidate will have a rigorous program of research that focuses on the relationship between brain and behaviour in any developmental period(s) - from the prenatal period to adolescence, in an area of Psychology that complements and expands the breadth of  our program . Candidates must have a strong research program in developmental neuropsychology that demonstrates both theoretical and methodological excellence that complements ongoing  research in the department.     A record of excellence in research will be demonstrated by high quality contributions in top-ranked and field-relevant academic journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards, and other honours, as well as strong endorsements from referees of high standing. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through a teaching dossier, to include a teaching statement, sample syllabi and teaching evaluations, documenting the candidate's contributions to teaching and learning, as well as strong reference letters.    The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an internationally competitive, active, innovative, independent, externally funded program of research and to contribute to the education and training of undergraduate students as well as graduate students enrolled in the tri-campus University of Toronto Psychology Graduate Program. There will be opportunities to collaborate with UTM psychologists in research clusters focused on Behavioural Neuroscience, Developmental Science, Perception Cognition and Language, and/or Health, Adaptation and Well-being, as well as with researchers on all three campuses of the University of Toronto. Applicants who help bridge the Developmental Science and Behavioral Neuroscience research clusters within our department are especially welcomed. Applicants are encouraged to speak to how they will contribute to the research activities of the department.    Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience.   For more information on the Department of Psychology, UTM please visit us at  http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/psychology/welcome-psychology-utm       Application Information:  All qualified candidates are invited to apply online via: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1903324&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York   Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations), a statement outlining current and future research interests, and copies of no more than 3 representative publications.    Equity and diversity are among UTM’s core values and are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching and service bear out our commitment to equity. Candidates are therefore also asked to submit a 1-2 page statement of contributions to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.    All application materials must be submitted online. Please direct questions to:  psychair.admin@utoronto.ca .   The application deadline is October 15, 2019.    Submission guidelines can be found at:  http://uoft.me/how-to-apply .  We recommend combining attachments into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format.   Applicants must also ask at least three referees to send letters (dated, signed, and on letterhead), directly to the department via e-mail to  psychair.admin@utoronto.ca  by the closing date. We encourage applicants to use Interfolio  http://www.interfolio.com/services/dossier/  for their letters of reference only.   All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by  October 15, 2019.    The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.   As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey.  This survey is voluntary.  Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff.  Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes.  For more information, please see  http://uoft.me/UP .   All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.  

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY is seeking an outstanding scientist to fill one full-time, Assistant Professor , tenure track position in Psychology beginning August 2020, with an area of specialization in Biopsychology . Candidates must have a strong background and research expertise in the biological bases of behavior, broadly defined (e.g., genetic contributions to behavior, psychoneuroendocrinology, cognitive or social neuroscience). We prefer candidates with expertise that will contribute to a new interdisciplinary center housed in the Department of Psychology, the Oklahoma Center for Evolutionary Analysis (OCEAN). OCEAN fosters cross-cutting research, training of future research faculty, and educational outreach through the associated annual conference. Ideal candidates will be scholars in the areas of evolutionary psychology, evolutionary medicine, social/affective neuroscience or closely related-areas. Candidates are expected to have a strong background in and dedication to scholarly activity and to interact well with colleagues and students. They must also demonstrate the capacity to maintain a high-quality research program leading to scholarly productivity in the form of professional publications, presentations, and grantsmanship. Competitive salary and start-up funds are available.  For full consideration, application materials must be received by October 15, 2019. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please visit http://apply.interfolio.com/68102 for full details or to submit an application.   

The Stress & Motivated Behavior Institute (SMBI) has immediate Research Scientist positions available in two broad areas: Psychological Health and Military Operations . The positions are funded through cooperative research programs with Combat Capabilities Development-Command Armament Center (CCDC-AC). Psychological Health examines a learning diathesis model for the development and maintenance of military-related mental health difficulties and coping. Primary data collection is at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. Military Operations involves interdisciplinary research involving Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychophysiology, Biomedical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The primary research studies involve military performance in virtual reality training scenarios with the goal to optimize performance while accounting for individual differences in reactivity, vigilance, and inhibitory control. Primary data collection will be at the state-of-the-art facilities at the Tactical Behavior Research Laboratory (TBRL) of the Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (CCDC-AC) of the Picatinny Arsenal in Northern New Jersey. Candidates must be US citizens and pass government background screens for sensitive research. Interested candidates will provide a letter of interest, a c.v., and two letters of support to richard.servatius@va.gov .

Position Description The Department of Population Health at NYU Langone Health is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow with expertise in developmental science to work with Dr. Clancy Blair, Bezos Family Foundation Professor of Population Health, on a research project examining the development of self-regulation in children in predominantly low-income, non-urban communities in the US. The position entails working with a research team and assisting with the management, analysis, and preparation for publication of data collected in a large, federally-funded longitudinal study. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong skills in generating and testing hypotheses regarding biological and social influences on development from birth through early adolescence. The position entails a leadership role in authorship of research manuscripts, posing and testing key questions and conducting quantitative analyses using a range of analytic approaches, such as mixed linear modeling, latent growth modeling, and econometric approaches. The position may also involve opportunities for the design and implementation of research protocols for planned new data collection. Qualifications Candidates are expected to have completed a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology or related discipline by the time of their appointment, to have strong analytical skills for quantitative data, excellent writing and communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a research environment. Application Instructions Please email alexandra.bennett2@nyulangone.org with a letter of interest including a statement of research, a curriculum vita, three representative publications, and names and contact information for three individuals who can be contacted for a reference.  Salary is commensurate with experience. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement N YU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, marital or parental status, citizenship status, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

The Department of Psychology and the Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) at the University of Pittsburgh announce a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level, pending budgetary approval. We seek individuals with a program of research in child, adolescent or adult development and learning. We are searching for individuals with demonstrated interest in the interface of race/ethnicity with learning and development. For example: Social developmental processes that support well-being and promote learning and educational outcomes The role of racial/ethnic identity processes in supporting positive developmental and learning outcomes Family, school, and community processes that promote positive child and youth development, motivation and positive educational outcomes Intervention/prevention efforts targeted at enhancing learning and development The person filling this position will complement current strengths of the Psychology Department and LRDC and their partnerships with other units of the University, which include the Centers for Urban Education ( https://www.cue.pitt.edu ), Race and Social Problems ( http://crsp.pitt.edu ), Social and Urban Research ( https://ucsur.pitt.edu ),  and Parents and Children ( https://www.cpc.pitt.edu ). The Psychology Department ( http://www.psychology.pitt.edu ) is committed to excellence in research and in teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Its 39 tenure-stream faculty offer five graduate training programs: Biological and Health, Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Social, along with cross-program training opportunities. The interdisciplinary nature of psychological science is reflected in both faculty research interests and collaborations and training options afforded to graduate students. LRDC ( http://www.lrdc.pitt.edu ) brings together faculty across the cognitive, social, computational, and educational sciences to study learning in its cognitive, neural, social, and organizational aspects, and to make links to education practice, policy, and out-of-school settings. Research areas include learning domains, e.g. literacy and STEM, as well as more general learning factors, e.g. motivation and engagement, reasoning and argumentation, and the contexts that support learning and socioemotional development. The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to excellence in research and teaching, and to building and fostering a culturally diverse environment. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related area. Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of scholarly impact, research productivity, teaching potential, and ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community. The review of applications will begin immediately, with applications received by October 1 , 2019 receiving full consideration. Applications should be submitted electronically by sending a cover letter, CV, statements of research and teaching interests, diversity statement, up to three representative publications, and three letters of recommendation sent directly to psyrecr@pitt.edu . The subject heading of recommendation letters should include the applicant’s last name and the word Recommendation . Inquiries regarding the position can be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Professor Elizabeth Votruba-Drzal ( evotruba@pitt.edu ). The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

The Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia–Vancouver campus ( psych.ubc.ca ) invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the assistant professor level in clinical psychology, which will begin July 1, 2020.    Candidates must hold a PhD from an accredited clinical training program (including an APA- or CPA-accredited internship) before starting either position. They will also be required to obtain registration as a psychologist in the province of British Columbia once their formal appointment begins.  We are seeking applicants with strong research records who would enhance our research-oriented CPA-accredited doctoral program. Both positions are open with regard to clinical research specialization. For both positions, we are particularly interested in candidates whose research complements existing strengths of our clinical program and bridges clinical psychology to other areas of the department (psych.ubc.ca/people). The successful candidates will be expected to maintain a program of scholarly research that leads to publication; conduct effective undergraduate and graduate teaching; provide effective clinical and research supervision; and contribute to departmental service.  Applications are to be submitted online through the Department of Psychology’s Internal Resources website at: https://psyc.air.arts.ubc.ca/jobid34708/ . Applicants should upload the required documents by the deadline in this order: cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three publications. In their research statement, we encourage applicants to discuss their past and/or planned research approach in the context of ongoing discussion in the sciences about research practices, replicability, and open science. We also ask applicants to include a one-page statement about their experience working with a diverse student body and their contributions or potential contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion. In addition, applicants should arrange to have at least three confidential letters of recommendation submitted via email to ubcpsycjobs@psych.ubc.ca .  The deadline for applications is October 1, 2019 . The positions are subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The Department of Psychology at Emory University invites applications for three faculty lines, including a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in developmental science ( https://apply.interfolio.com/64756 ) a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in human cognition ( https://apply.interfolio.com/65505 ), and a lecture-track position in social/cross cultural psychology ( https://apply.interfolio.com/65508 ). Please consult the individual links for details specific to each position. Anticipated start date for all positions is Fall 2020. Ph.D. required. Emory University (Atlanta, GA) is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Department of Psychology, part of the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Miami, is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty member to join our department's Child Clinical Program starting in the fall of 2020.  Appointment will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.  The APA-accredited Child Clinical Program contains two tracks: Child/Family Clinical and Pediatric Health. It is housed within the Department’s Child Division, which also includes the Developmental Psychology Program. The Department of Psychology is a large, vibrant research community with a strong track record of extramural funding and transdisciplinary research and commitment to diversity. Psychology Department faculty conduct highly collaborative research with a variety of organizations within and outside of the University. Researchers at the University of Miami benefit from our location in a highly diverse community. While the position is open to applicants with a range of research interests, we are very interested in applicants who are able to collaborate with our existing faculty members in our child clinical, pediatric psychology, and/or developmental psychology programs. The Department contains several organizations that facilitate faculty research, including the UAutism Group , and the University of Miami Neuroimaging Facility . The Child Division also has long history of collaborative research and training ties with the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine, as well as with programs at the Mailman Center for Child Development such as the Debbie Institute . Secondary appointments in Psychiatry and/or Pediatrics can be arranged for suitable candidates. More information about the Child Division, including links to faculty bios, can be found here: https://www.psy.miami.edu/graduate/child-division/ .   The faculty member hired in this position will be expected to continue developing an independent and highly collaborative research program. As part of the mission of the Department of Psychology, the position will involve teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level, supervision of graduate students in both research and clinical domains, and service on thesis, dissertation, and other departmental committees. License-eligible clinical psychologists are preferred. A Ph.D. in clinical psychology or a related discipline is required. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by September 15, 2019. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, reprints or preprints, a brief statement of current research and teaching interests and a statement about their commitment to diversity. Please apply through the University of Miami's online application portal . Materials should be combined in one PDF file and uploaded when prompted for one’s Resume/CV (5MB max). Four letters of reference should be emailed directly to childsearch@psy.miami.edu . Please direct any questions about the position to childsearch@psy.miami.edu . The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.