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Te Whiwhinga mahi - The opportunity We are inviting applications for a lectureship in Psychology (equivalent to tenure-track Assistant Professor) from people who can contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, as well as research supervision, in Social Psychology at the University of Auckland. Appointees should have a PhD in Psychology or a related discipline and a strong record of publishing research in Social Psychology. We are particularly interested in applicants whose research area can connect with and extend existing research and teaching strengths in Social Psychology (for more information, see our web page at psych.auckland.ac.nz). We also encourage applications from people with knowledge or experience related to New Zealand and the wider Asia-Pacific context. Applicants will need to demonstrate a capacity for achieving research excellence, gaining external research funds, and contributing to the development of research and teaching programmes in Social...

The full-time postdoctoral fellow will participate in the coordination of a large-scale community-engaged project titled the “ The Northwestern-Evanston Education Research Alliance (NEERA): Designing for Equity and Excellence in Education ”. The project aims to deepen a research-practice partnership promoting racial and socioeconomic equity across schools in a diverse K-12 school district through a variety of coordinated initiatives. These initiatives are developed by a collaborative team of invested researchers and educational practitioners. NEERA uses diverse methodologies (e.g., experimental quantitative methods, semi-structured interviewing) to investigate how educators and broader learning environments can best support the well-being, identity development, and academic outcomes of students from historically marginalized backgrounds. The postdoctoral fellow will support coordination of all aspects of the project—including participating in study design and data collection,...

The Department of Psychology at Western University invites applications from exceptional researchers to fill two academic faculty positions in the area of social psychological sciences, broadly defined (including clinical psychology, developmental psychology, or basic or applied social psychology). Recognizing that our existing faculty complement does not reflect the diversity of the student and public communities we serve, this search will be limited to applicants from under-represented and historically excluded groups. Western Psychology values diversity and is committed to equity and inclusion. The successful applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to substantively contribute to an inclusive and diverse academic community. The anticipated start date will be July 1, 2023, or as negotiated. Western University is committed to embedding a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusivity for all by increasing the representation of diverse members of faculty. The recruitment and...

Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences and Counseling - Psychology Program (Tenure-Track )   Department Psychological Sciences and Counseling   Work Schedule Typically Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.   Major Work Characteristics/Summary of Position The Youngstown State University Department of Psychological Sciences and Counseling seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position for the psychology program (to begin August 2022). The position is a 9-month, tenure-track appointment. The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate psychology courses, provide service at various levels, and engage in scholarship that leads to peer-reviewed publications and presentations. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via...

The Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team-Health Equity (MK-MDT) at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor. The faculty member’s primary responsibility will be to conduct collaborative research concerning aging and cognitive health in rural populations in Minnesota within the MK-MDT environment. Memory Keepers MDT conducts research on dementia and its associated risks, resiliencies and co-morbidities in collaboration with Indigenous and rural communities in the Great Lakes Region and beyond.  MK-MDT faculty investigators work in an interdisciplinary research environment. Our modern facilities have been thoughtfully constructed to foster team science approaches to research and well-being. We seek a dynamic scholar with demonstrated potential for innovation and leadership. We will consider applicants from varied disciplinary backgrounds (e.g. health sciences, social sciences,...

Carnegie Mellon University seeks highly qualified applicants to fill multiple tenure-track positions in the Department of Psychology. Appointments will be considered at ranks from assistant to associate professor (including tenured associate). Our department places high value on research that advances understanding of our areas of core strengths and their intersections, including human behavior, cognition, social interaction/relationships, well-being, physical health, language processing, learning/development, and perception. We are particularly interested in applicants whose theoretical approaches and methodologies can link across these strengths, as well as to computational modeling, large-scale and longitudinal data collection, neural foundations, or applications to health/wellness, the learning sciences, or intelligent systems. Joint appointments with related departments may also be considered for appropriate candidates. Applicants to this position may also wish to apply, when...

General Information:   Drs. Laura Glynn and Elysia Davis, at Departments of Psychology in Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences at Chapman University and the University of Denver, respectively, invite applications for a postdoctoral fellow position funded by a NIMH Conte Center ( https://contecenter.uci.edu/ ) titled: Fragmented early-life experiences, aberrant circuit maturation, and emotional vulnerabilities. Fellows may be funded and supported for up to 2 years, pending performance and grant support. Position is located at Chapman University and involves close collaboration with both PIs. This position is available June 1, 2022, although the start date is flexible. Chapman University is a nationally ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. The university achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher...

The Department of Psychology at Princeton University invites applications for 1-2 Postdoctoral Researcher Associates or more senior researchers, to begin in Summer or Fall of 2022. We are seeking motivated and productive researchers with doctoral degrees in psychology or a related field, to be completed by the position's start date. Associates will work with Dr. Rebecca Carey and Dr. Nicole Shelton on research broadly examining inequality, social interactions, and relationships. They will assist in designing and executing a longitudinal, dyadic study on intergroup relationships. Additionally, associates will work with each PI on individual projects, including the influence of social class on relationships, the relationship between intergroup interactions and health, and interventions for intergroup friendship development. Responsibilities will include establishing and managing collaborative, multisite research projects; conducting advanced statistical analysis on complex data...

Position Description The Psychology Department at Yale University is looking to hire a lecturer with an initial 1-year appointment beginning Sept. 1, 2022. The goal of this position is to teach history of psychology with a focus on racism and colonial power embedded in psychology and the psychological sciences more broadly.  We envision that these courses will allow graduate and undergraduate students to not only learn about, but also think critically about the racist, sexist, and classist past and present of psychology and the ways in which such systems of power interact with their own research practices. Applicants with background and expertise in history of science or history of psychology and/or psychiatry are encouraged to apply to this position. The teaching expectation is normally 4 courses per academic year, plus service to the program including curriculum development and supervision of teaching fellows. The expectation is that the successful applicant would teach two...

We are seeking a full-time research technician for an NIH-funded R01 project supervised by Drs. Tammy English and Renee Thompson (Co-PIs) and Todd Braver (Co-I) in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. The project (R01AG070139) examines the role of motivation and depressive psychopathology in age-related changes in emotion and emotion regulation across adulthood. It utilizes a multi-method approach that includes neuroimaging, experience sampling, clinical interviews, behavioral measures, and psychophysiological assessment. This position will expose the individual to a wide array of theories and methods in affective science, neuroscience, and clinical psychology, providing a unique opportunity to develop research skills and engage in professional development with a large, collaborative team. It would be a good fit for a hard-working, detail-oriented, and highly motivated bachelors-level researcher who is aiming to gain...

The Dayton VA Medical Center Psychology Postdoctoral Residency with emphasis in Health Psychology will provide advanced education and generalist training within multidisciplinary health settings.  Graduates of the program are capable of understanding evidence-based interventions while honing clinical, consultation, and behavioral health skills needed to provide patient-centered care as part of a multidisciplinary team.  The training and services provided will occur within the Primary Care Clinic, Women's Health Clinic, inpatient medical units, and specialty medicine clinics.  Residents develop expertise in health psychology activities through work with the Health Behavior Coordinator and specialty psychological assessments, such as pre-surgical transplant evaluations.  The program recognizes and respects the varied interests, backgrounds, and professional goals residents bring to our training program.  Every effort will be made to accommodate their career aspirations and provide...

The Department of Psychology is looking to fill three, full-time one-year Lecturer positions beginning August 2022, with the possibility for reappointment up to two additional one-year appointments.  We seek outstanding teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in Psychology. The successful candidate will be able to teach Introductory Psychology, Statistics I, and/or Research Methods, as well as areas within their discipline.  The position also requires contributing effectively to curriculum development efforts, advising and mentoring students, and providing service to the department and college.  Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to working with women and underrepresented minority students through teaching, mentoring, and research are especially encouraged to apply.

Renewable Term Faculty Position – Lecturer (Requisition #220153) General Education Course: Gateway to Belonging at OU Description University College at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for renewable term faculty for the new general education course “Gateway to Belonging at OU” (GBO). The course is focused on building cultural fluency, understanding our collective experiences and histories, and building an inclusive community. This new course is one of a suite of courses that meet the General Education Core V requirement: First Year Experience. A first-year experience course is required for all incoming first-year and transfer students. This uniform course, that is taught by a team of instructors, will help students gain an understanding of the wide range of perspectives, values, and experiences they and others have, building an intercultural awareness and appreciation of difference that will allow them to interact more effectively with...

We’re significantly expanding our team! Join a group of Data Scientists, Social Scientists, and Civic Design Researchers working to meet DC's most critical problems and promote equitable outcomes for all Washingtonians. Thanks to federal recovery funds, the District has the opportunity to test innovative and bold ideas to build back better. Over the next three years, The Lab will help policymakers evaluate these efforts to make informed decisions. We need Data Scientists and Social Scientists at the Masters, ABD, PhD level and beyond with strong applied research, coding, statistics, and modeling skills to support this expansion. Check out some examples of our past and current work on transit subsidies , road safety , body-worn cameras , and rental assistance . Who we’re looking for: Team players, who want to use scientific tools to make a positive difference in DC residents’ lives, particularly for historically disadvantaged...