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Postdoctoral Traineeship in Genetic and Neurobehavioral Mechanisms of Addiction, its Risk Factors and Consequences   The University of Minnesota seeks postdoctoral fellows interested in conducting innovative multidisciplinary research in domains including behavioral neuroscience, clinical neuroscience, clinical psychology, and/or behavioral genetics. Fellows are supported by a T32 training grant funded by the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Drug Abuse. The purpose of the training program is to provide research and training opportunities to encourage the development of multidisciplinary skills within or across the above domains as they relate to drug use, addiction, and related psychopathology. There is a particular emphasis on using large-scale neuroimaging and genetic datasets to address questions pertinent to addiction.   Fellows have the opportunity to work with any of two dozen distinguished faculty mentors ( listed here ). These mentors are...

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Psychology     St. Bonaventure University seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the Department with an emphasis in Developmental Psychology, appointments beginning in August 2021.   Candidates are expected to have expertise and prior teaching experience that will fill our department needs. In addition to being able to teach at least two of the core developmental psychology classes (i.e., child, adolescent, adult development and aging, and lifespan development) we seek coverage of introductory psychology and multicultural or cross-cultural psychology. Candidates are expected to add to our curriculum by developing courses in their area of expertise. The successful candidate will be committed to teaching in a liberal arts and sciences environment and to developing a behavioral research program with undergraduate collaborators. ABDs are welcome to apply; however, applicants should have completed their...

Sarah Lawrence College in partnership with Wartburg invites applications for a Public Humanities Fellow starting in August 2021.  This three-year fellowship is funded by our recently awarded grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation ( https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/news-events/news/2019-09-26-sarah-lawrence-awarded-1.2-million-mellon-foundation-grant-to-advance-civic-engagement-in-westchester-county-nr.html ) This position will both enhance the work at the Wartburg and extend curricular and pedagogical innovation for the college.  The Public Humanities Fellow will lead several key pieces of work to help residents link their past with the future-to become more connected to their family members, staff and the wider world.  Both storytelling, an ancient oral tradition for sharing personal histories and traditions and technology, a new medium to share stories, interests, music, and more will be integral to the work of the Public Humanities Fellow. Working closely with residents and...

The Department of Occupational Therapy invites applications for the position of Full Professor and Chair of the Department, which is one of four departments in the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College at Boston University. The faculty appointment includes senior leadership responsibilities and significant collaboration with the Dean on strategic initiatives for the College. Candidates should demonstrate a strong research background and a successful record of external support for research. Qualifications include: (a) earned doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) with a funded research program in or relevant to occupational therapy; (b) experience teaching at the graduate level, preferably including entry-level professional students; (c) experience mentoring others in the development of their programs of research and scholarship; (d) a record of professional engagement; (e) clinical background as an occupational therapist strongly preferred. This is a...

The Psychology Department at Bowdoin College seeks applicants for two Visiting Assistant Professor positions beginning July 1, 2021: one in the area of Developmental Psychology and one in Cognitive Psychology. A Ph.D. in these areas by July 1, 2021 is preferred; ABD considered. These are full-time positions with an initial appointment for one year and the possibility of renewal for an additional year, depending upon departmental needs and successful review and reappointment. Teaching responsibilities for each position will consist of two courses per semester; topics for these courses in 2021-2022 will likely include: Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods, Data Analysis, a topics-level course in cognitive psychology, and laboratory courses and seminars in cognitive and developmental psychology. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education and a readiness to involve undergraduates in their research. Bowdoin is a...

Visiting Assistant Professor , Indiana University-Bloomington: The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is seeking to fill four positions for visiting assistant professors to teach undergraduate courses in the areas of Introductory, Cognitive, Social, or Developmental Psychology, and/or Neuroscience.  Position will begin August 2021. The ideal candidate will be an experienced instructor at the college level with an interest in adding value to the undergraduate program.  This will be a 1 year appointment, renewable for one additional year.  The teaching load is five courses a year.  At the time of the appointment, applicants should have an advanced degree (a PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field is preferred), and documented teaching experience.  Applicants should submit a letter of application that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a diversity,...