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Assistant or Associate Professor in Developmental Psychology Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park The Department of Psychology ( www.psychology.umd.edu ) at the University of Maryland seeks candidates for a tenure-track/tenured position in developmental psychology. We are particularly interested in developmental scientists conducting basic human-behavioral research on topics related to experience-based plasticity, early-life programming, genetics/epigenetics, adversity, and stress. The effects of social environments and contexts on development, along with the role of protective and resilience factors, are also of particular interest. Advanced quantitative skills including, but not limited to, the use of mathematical or computational approaches to theory development and advanced statistical methods appropriate for developmental science are highly valued. The appointment will be made at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with an expected start date of Fall 2020. A strong candidate will be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in developmental psychology and quantitative methods. Qualifications Candidates should have a strong publication record in developmental psychology and show promise for, or an established record of external funding. Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentorship at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and a commitment to conducting open and reproducible research. Consistent with Departmental and University values, candidates should be committed to fostering diversity and inclusion through their approach to research, teaching, and mentoring. A PhD in Psychology or related field, with a specialization in developmental science, is required at the time of appointment. The University of Maryland has a vibrant community of scholars conducting research in the area of developmental science. Candidates will have many opportunities to collaborate with scholars within psychology and across multiple units, including the departments of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology, Family Sciences, Linguistics, Kinesiology, Hearing & Speech Sciences, and African American Studies, and the University of Maryland Schools of Medicine, Public Health, Education, and Social Work. Located in the Washington DC metropolitan area, faculty benefit from an array of other resources including close collaborative ties with neighboring institutions (e.g., Children’s National Medical Center; National Institutes of Health; Walter Reed National Military Medical Center; Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center/Baltimore). Application materials should be submitted through https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/72718 and should include: a cover letter, CV, statement of current and future research interests and research philosophy, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience (including evidence of teaching excellence, if available), and contact information for three references. Applicants may provide an optional sample research manuscript or journal article (recommended) in the Supplemental Document 1 field in eJobs. Because the Department of Psychology is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and promoting inclusion across campus materials should contain a statement describing the candidate’s commitment to diversity and inclusion along with a description of experiences that indicate a capacity to contribute to a climate of inclusivity. In addition, the Department embraces the values of open and reproducible science, and candidates are encouraged to address how they have pursued and/or plan to pursue these goals in their work. For inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Jude Cassidy ( jcassidy@umd.edu ). The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative-Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran’s status, or sexual orientation. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who would enhance campus diversity.

Biological Foundations of Behavior (Tenure track position, beginning fall 2020): The Department of Psychology at Providence College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related field, with an emphasis on studying the biological foundations of behavior (broadly defined). Potential areas of scholarship could include but are not limited to Sensation and Perception, Human Neuroscience, Physiological Psychology, and Psychoneuroimmunology.Successful applicants should also provide evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentorship, and demonstrate the ability to establish an active program of research. Providence College’s state-of-the-art Caiafa Center for Psychological Science, scheduled to be fully renovated Fall 2019, features flexible human lab space, as well as a well-equipped animal vivarium and wet lab. In addition to engaging students in research, candidates will teach 5-6 undergraduate courses per academic year, including a survey (3 credits), research (with lab, 4 credits), and an advanced seminar course in the candidate’s area of expertise. Candidates will also be expected to contribute to a year-long, integrated Research Methods & Statistics course, Introduction to Psychology, and the interdisciplinary Neuroscience program. Applicants should apply no later than October 21, 2019 online at https://careers.providence.edu/ . Applications should include a cover letter stating their candidacy for the position, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference. Inquiries may be directed to Christopher Bloom, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, cbloom@providence.edu . Providence College is a Roman Catholic four-year liberal arts college conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars and seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission. Providence College is committed to upholding an academic culture and campus community that attracts and supports the development of a stellar and diverse faculty reflecting the global environment in which we live and work. The Psychology Department places a high value on hiring individuals who are dedicated to teaching and mentoring students of diverse backgrounds to help promote an equitable and inclusive learning experience. An AA/EOE, the College especially encourages the application of women and persons of color. Tenure-track faculty appointments offer competitive salaries and full benefits. Additionally, the College provides reimbursement of relocation costs and offers travel funds for academic conferences. Faculty may also apply for a semester long paid sabbatical to support their scholarship before tenure.  

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Iowa invites applications for a faculty position in Clinical Science at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The Clinical Science program, ranked in the top 25 nationally, embraces rigorous, integrative, and cross-disciplinary efforts to reduce the burden of mental illness and improve public health. We invite applications from candidates with outstanding research records who work within any sub-area of clinical science, whether formally clinically trained or not. We are especially interested in candidates who do research at the intersection of biological and psychological processes and/or incorporate multiple levels of analysis (e.g., genetics, neuroscience, behavior, cognition). We are also interested in candidates who are open to collaborative opportunities across other areas of strength in the Department, including developmental science, cognitive neuroscience, and learning and memory.   The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive academic community. All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, with screening of applications beginning on October 1, 2019. The appointment is expected to begin as early as August 2020 and qualified applicants should have a Ph.D. by August 15, 2020.   The University of Iowa is a leading public university located in Iowa City , a midsize community with a high quality of life. Our Department is experiencing vigorous growth and enhancement, including construction of a new Psychological and Brain Sciences Building that opens in January 2020 and the recent renovation of Stuit Hall, which houses Clinical Science faculty labs and the Seashore Psychology Clinic. An NIH-funded Behavioral and Biomedical Interface Training Program , spearheaded by Clinical Science faculty, supports integrative and cross-disciplinary training opportunities. The University maintains the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science , which aims to catalyze innovative clinical and translational research. The University is also making substantial investments in neuroscience—already a large community with more than 100 faculty members across five colleges and 26 departments—including the recent founding of the Iowa Neuroscience Institute and the creation of an undergraduate major in neuroscience. The DeLTA Center brings together a vibrant campus-wide community of researchers interested in all aspects of learning and development.   There are extensive opportunities for collaboration with researchers in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Carver College of Medicine, the College of Education, and the College of Public Health. Departmental faculty have ongoing collaborations with colleagues in Psychiatry, Neurology, Pharmacology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. The university also supports a variety of state-of-the-art research facilities, including the Iowa Magnetic Resonance Facility , which includes 3T and 7T scanners, the Central Microscopy Research Facility , and the Iowa Institute of Human Genetics .   To apply, please visit the submission website at https://jobs.uiowa.edu/content/faculty/ and enter requisition #73722. Materials should be submitted electronically, including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, copies of selected scholarly papers, research statement, diversity statement, and email contact information for three letters of recommendation. Informal inquiries about the position can be directed to the department chair, Mark Blumberg, at mark-blumberg@uiowa.edu .   The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are strongly committed to diversity; the strategic plans of the University and College reflect this commitment. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

AFFECTIVE NEUROIMAGING: Pomona College  invites applications for a tenure-track, joint appointment in the Departments of Psychological Science and Neuroscience beginning Fall 2020. The position is targeted at the assistant professor rank, but outstanding candidates at more senior ranks will be considered. We seek candidates with an active research program that involves undergraduates and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. Research program pertinent to the study of human affect is preferred, and use of fMRI in research is required, but the area of specialization is open.  There are several scanners in the Southern California area where candidates could work on establishing collaborations, but there are none at the Claremont Colleges. Therefore, we are seeking candidates who can creatively involve students in research utilizing fMRI data. Teaching load is two courses per semester and may include introduction to psychological science, an advanced seminar in emotions, and a laboratory course in emotions and  fMRI neuroimaging.  Supervision of research and senior thesis students from the psychological science and neuroscience departments is also expected. The successful candidate will have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving higher education for underrepresented groups. Pomona College, the founding member of the Claremont Colleges consortium, is a highly selective liberal arts college attracting an economically and geographically diverse student body. Please submit to  https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13927  the following materials: a) cover letter, b) curriculum vitae, c) three brief statements addressing teaching philosophy, scholarship (including how a successful research program will be conducted with undergraduates using fMRI methodology), and demonstrated ability to mentor a diverse student body, d) three representative reprints or pre-prints, and e) three letters of recommendation. In order to receive full consideration, dossier should be submitted by October 4.  

HARVARD UNIVERSITY . The Department of Psychology anticipates making a tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level to begin July 1, 2020.  We seek candidates with core expertise in clinical psychology/clinical science whose research programs also bridge to other domains in psychology, neuroscience, or related disciplines. Our interest is less in specific areas than it is in innovation and excellence. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2020.  Candidates at all levels are encouraged to apply.   Candidates must have a strong doctoral record and have completed their Ph.D.  Candidates should have demonstrated a promise of excellence in both research and teaching. Teaching duties will include offerings at both undergraduate and graduate levels.  Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, up to three representative reprints, and names and contact information of three to five references.  Also required is a statement describing efforts to encourage diversity, inclusion, and belonging, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas.  In addition, please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted to http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/9136  The application will be complete only when all three letters have been submitted. Questions regarding this position can be addressed to Jill Hooley at jmh@wjh.harvard.edu .  The committee will consider completed applications starting immediately on a rolling basis through October 1. We expect to begin conducting interviews in October and November. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.