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Post Doctoral Fellowship in Affective Science: Emotion, Stress & Psychopathology The Department of Psychological Sciences at Kent State University invites applications for a post-doctoral research position in affective science. The successful candidates will become part of a multi-disciplinary investigation to understand affective and behavioral predictors of psychological risk. Specifically, this research program, led by Dr. Karin Coifman, aims to examine the association between emotion response behavior and risk for affective disease following aversive life events. The Post-Doctoral Fellows will work as part of a NIMH funded 5-year project that aims to investigate the role of emotion in-flexibility and risk for affective disease following traumatic injury, as well as to assist with other existing data collection efforts ,  manuscript preparation, grant development, and to develop new lines of inquiry based on current findings. The project team is multidisciplinary and extends across two hospital recruiting sites, allowing for opportunities for collaboration and additional data collection within surgery, psychiatry, emergency and trauma medicine, in addition to with KSU faculty in health, neuropsychology and clinical science.  This position offers the opportunity to develop an integrated research program and enhance skills necessary for a successful academic career in psychological science. The position is a minimum of two years and renewal of appointments will be dependent upon performance.  Salary is consistent with current NIH post-doctoral training levels and includes health insurance and a stipend for professional travel. Postdoc Description: Post-doctoral applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Psychology or Neuroscience. Applicants must have demonstrated research productivity and academic excellence in emotion-related research and/or affective neuroscience related to psychopathology. Advanced quantitative skills are required. All inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Coifman ( kcoifman@kent.edu ;  330-672-9155 ). Send a CV, three letters of reference, relevant reprints, and a detailed cover letter describing research experience, interests and long term career goals to:  Dr. Karin Coifman, Department of Psychological Sciences, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242-0001 or by email to  kcoifman@kent.edu . Applications will be reviewed in order of their receipt and start date is flexible. Kent State University   is nestled between two cities (Cleveland & Akron) and attracts students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The university maintains strong corporate and community partnerships, including strong ties to prominent area research institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic. Kent, OH is an inexpensive college town with close proximity to national parks, arts and culture. Students and faculty often live within walking distance. The Department of Psychological Sciences is a highly productive, collaborative research environment. The department has over 100 students in doctoral degree programs and over 900 undergraduate majors. There is an established community of post-docs both within the department and across the university community, with considerable post-doc resources and support in place both at the department level and at the institution more broadly. Kent State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

The Department of Psychology at Skidmore College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Health Psychology beginning Fall 2020. The faculty member in this position will teach core courses (i.e., Statistics and Research Methods I and II, Introduction to Psychological Science) and courses in their area of expertise, and will supervise undergraduate research. Within the context of an 18-credit teaching load (generally five courses), the position also occasionally includes teaching a first-year interdisciplinary seminar (topic open). We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups as well as individuals who have experience working with diverse student populations and who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching, scholarship, and/or service. Enthusiasm for advising, teaching, and mentoring a diverse population of students is essential. We seek candidates who are firmly committed to undergraduate education, including the involvement of undergraduates in research programs that are theoretically and methodologically sophisticated. Excellent teaching and research facilities support faculty/student collaborative work in the classroom, lab, and field. Skidmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college in Saratoga Springs, New York that fosters creative approaches to teaching and learning. With its relatively small size and low student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore’s faculty of teacher-scholars are devoted to the instruction and mentoring of approximately 2,400 talented undergraduate students from almost 50 states and over 40 countries. Candidates should submit all materials online by September 10, 2019, including cover letter, vita, selected reprints, research statement, teaching statement, and teaching evaluations. Applicants should describe in their cover letter how they will teach to diverse students and how they will enhance the diversity of offerings and educational experiences at Skidmore College through their teaching, research, and/or service. The application system will prompt you to submit three email addresses for letters of recommendation. All referees will be emailed once you have completed the application process. All documents must be attached through the online application system to complete the application process and to receive your confirmation code. If you have questions please contact Human Resources at: careers@skidmore.edu or (518) 580-5800. Minimum Qualifications To be considered, candidates must have teaching experience and a Ph.D. in psychology by Fall 2020.

The Psychology Department at Lebanon Valley College is seeking a qualified applicant for a full-time, 12-month (tenure track), Program Director for a new Master’s-level graduate program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.  The position will begin in January or August of 2020 at a rank commensurate with the candidate’s experience.  The Program Director, in their role as a faculty member within the Department, will be expected to teach courses within the graduate program and engage in commensurate scholarly activities; appropriate release time from these activities will be provided in order to meet administrative responsibilities.  The Director will also work with the Psychology Department Chair and program faculty to meet program goals.  Further, the Director will be responsible for directing all administrative tasks within the graduate program, including daily management, responding to program inquiries, curriculum development, program budget, establishing and maintaining contacts with clinical internship agencies, communicating with clinical sites relative to student placements and experiences, coordinating activities with all external accrediting agencies, representing the graduate program within and external to the College community, and overseeing faculty hiring, class scheduling, assessment and analysis, student recruitment and advising, course and faculty evaluations.  The College has obtained healthcare organization-provided start-up funding (as well as internship and practicum opportunities for students) and is planning to launch its first courses in Fall 2020. CACREP accreditation is planned, and the successful candidate must understand and abide by the current CACREP ethical principles and standards in order to oversee and maintain program accreditation.      Preferred candidates must have a doctorate in Counselor Education (with preference to those from CACREP-accredited programs) or a field related to Clinical Mental Health Counseling, as well as prior teaching experience in counselor education.  The ideal candidate should demonstrate membership in professional counselor organizations, possess current licenses within their counseling-related specialty, and show evidence of sustained professional service and development activities within counseling, and research experience within clinical mental health counseling.  Further, they should have prior experience within administrative leadership and supervising student practicums and internships, as well as strong organizational and collegiality skills. As part of a successful interview process, candidates will be expected to provide a demonstration of teaching effectiveness. Inquiries concerning the position can be sent to Dr. Lou Manza (Psychology Department Chair) at manza@lvc.edu , and interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy statement, summary of teaching evaluations, statement of Therapeutic Orientation, and contact information for three professional references to https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=c6864f58-380f-4d35-a085-a83ec5fb3f0b&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=295910&source=CC3&lang=en_US . Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; preference will be given to applications completed by September 15, 2019. Please visit www.lvc.edu/psychology/ for more information about the department. 

LeTourneau University seeks an innovative, dynamic, and student-focused instructor to teach graduate courses in the Clinical Mental Health program. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in a clinical or counseling setting and will be licensed or license eligible in Texas as a licensed professional counselor, licensed marriage & family therapist, or licensed psychologist. The candidate for this 11-month, full-time tenure-track faculty position would teach courses online, face-to-face, and in a hybrid format. A doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from a CACREP-accredited program is required. The candidate must value the integration of Christian faith with learning and with clinical practice. A minimum of three years of experience as a professor and as a practitioner is preferred, and specific expertise with children and adolescents is desired. Additionally, supervisory experience with graduate level students is preferred. The candidate will work closely with the entire psychology and counseling team in recruiting and retention of students. The preferred candidate is clinically and academically oriented to marriage and family counseling. Some travel may be expected to teach courses and attend events at the main campus and university microsites.   QUALIFICATIONS:  *An enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith and a person who is committed to Christian higher education that integrates Christian faith with learning; *An earned doctorate from a CACREP-accredited institution; *Proven ability of successful college teaching, including graduate and online students. The candidate must be credentialed to teach courses specific to the graduate Clinical Mental Health program; *Active license or ability to be licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Psychologist in the State of Texas; *Proven ability to conduct academic research in the field of Counseling/Psychology; *Strong oral and written communication skills; *The ability to interact effectively and professionally with students, colleagues, and administrators. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and other qualifications. LeTourneau University provides a significant benefit package, which includes medical and life insurance and contribution to a retirement program. DATE POSITION IS AVAILABLE :  July 1, 2019 PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION OR NOMINATION: Review of applications will begin immediately in the order received and will continue until the position is filled. In accordance with applicable provisions of federal law, applicants for employment who are in agreement with the educational mission of LeTourneau University and applicants for admission to educational programs or activities are considered without discrimination on the basis of race, age, sex, handicapping condition, national origin or genetic information. Inquiries about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, (903)233-3259. Applications are required and are available from http://www.letu.edu/jobs or from the Business Office, LeTourneau University, 2100 Mobberly Avenue, Longview, TX.  Send an electronic copy of a completed application, letter of interest, graduate transcripts and curriculum vitae to: E-mail address:  GerrieForbis@letu.edu   Dr. Steven D. Mason, Provost LeTourneau University, P.O. Box 7001 Longview, Texas 75607-7001 Phone (903) 233-3200   ABOUT LETOURNEAU UNIVERSITY: LeTourneau University is the premier Christian polytechnic university in the nation where educators engage students to nurture Christian virtue, develop competency and ingenuity in their professional fields, integrate faith and work, and serve the local and global community. LETU is a Christ-centered, interdenominational institute of higher learning offering more than 85 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, aviation, business & technology, communication, computer science, criminal justice, education, engineering, nursing, psychology & counseling and theology & vocation. LETU's 2,700 students represent nearly all 50 states, more than 30 foreign countries, and around 50 different denominational groups. In addition to residential programs at the main campus in Longview, Texas, students are enrolled in a robust suite of online programs, as well as innovative hybrid programs in the Dallas and Houston areas. LETU is consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of "America's Best Colleges," and the engineering program is ranked nationally.  LeTourneau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, at http://www.sacscoc.org ) to award associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees. LeTourneau University's engineering and engineering technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission and the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: 410-347-7700. The Carnegie Foundation classifies LeTourneau University as a Master's (Comprehensive) University II. The 162 acre main campus is located in Longview, Texas, a progressive hub city with an MSA of over 190,000, nestled among the beautiful pine-forested hills and lakes of East Texas. It is approximately 120 miles east of Dallas, Texas and 60 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana. See http://www.letu.edu  for more information.