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The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University seeks faculty (or nominations of faculty) for endowed professorships at the rank of Associate or Full Professor (soon-to-be-tenured Assistant Professors with exceptional records of scholarship can also be considered) in any discipline who focus on social cognition or political psychology. We seek scholars from a range of disciplines examining the cognitive and psychological foundations of social and collective behavior, especially as it relates to questions about civic engagement and inclusive discourse across the globe or in the U.S.  This search is part of a broader initiative at Johns Hopkins University to expand expertise in social cognition within the Department of Psychological and Brian Sciences and in other departments. Faculty hired to the SNF Agora Institute, however, can sit in any department in the university.  The SNF Agora Institute is a new, $150M multi-disciplinary initiative that integrates research, teaching, and practice to strengthen global democracy by improving and expanding civic engagement and inclusive dialogue, and by supporting inquiry that leads to real-world change. Housed in the university’s Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the SNF Agora Institute at JHU will serve as a leading forum bringing together experts from a range of fields—including but not limited to political science, sociology, history, neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, and ethics.  All SNF Agora faculty will be full members in a department at Johns Hopkins University and at the SNF Agora Institute. Successful candidates should be established scholars with a substantial record of research and publication, or may be rising scholars of exceptional quality. All candidates should demonstrate an interest in the mission of the SNF Agora Institute.  Applicants should apply online and submit a cover letter specifying an appropriate department for their appointment, a research statement, curriculum vitae, and two to three representative publications. Any nominations should be emailed to SNF Agora Institute, at snfagora@jhu.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2019 and continue until the positions are filled. Appointments will commence on July 1, 2020.  Johns Hopkins is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the university’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.

The Institute of Cognitive Science (ICS) at the University of Colorado Boulder anticipates hiring a full-time postdoctoral fellow starting Spring 2020 (or Summer/Fall 2020).  2-year position. The initial contract is for one year. Second-year contract is based on performance and extension to a third year is possible. Desired start date is Spring 2020, but will consider later start dates including Summer 2020 and even Fall 2020. Responsibilities Collaborate on research projects involving eye tracking and neuroimaging (fNIRS/EEG) during reading comprehension and complex learning from text.  Work with Dr. Sidney D’Mello https://www.colorado.edu/ics/sidney-dmello and will play a co-leadership role in a vibrant research team encompassing researchers in Cognitive Science, Psychology/Neuroscience, and  Computer Science.  The position offers a unique postdoctoral training experience and unsurpassed publishing opportunities within multi-disciplinary, multi-institution, grant-funded projects. The postdoc will be encouraged to publish extensively, advance their own research program, develop advanced technical skills, strengthen their research portfolios, develop leadership skills, and gain expertise in authoring grant proposals.

The Department of Psychology at Knox College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor beginning Fall 2020.  Knox is an independent, selective liberal arts institution with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Candidates should have a sincere interest in quality undergraduate teaching at an institution that values diversity and close interactions with students, as well as a desire to maintain an active research program. We are interested in candidates who are attentive to issues of diversity in their research and methods, have experience teaching a diverse student body, are attentive to issues of diversity and inclusion in their teaching and mentoring, and/or come from an underrepresented group themselves.  We are seeking a colleague who can offer courses and student research opportunities in clinical/counseling or cognitive psychology, broadly defined. A secondary interest or expertise in developmental or health psychology would also be a strength. The position involves a six-course teaching load that includes lower and/or upper level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, supervision of undergraduate research projects, and contributions to our introductory course and/or statistics/research methods sequence. Start-up funds are available. The Department maintains a collegial environment, and Knox has diverse and academically strong students, many of whom pursue graduate study; see  http://departments.knox.edu/psychdept/  for more information.   Qualifications: Ph.D. preferred, but exceptional ABD candidates will be considered.  To apply, please submit a cover letter that addresses your teaching and research interests and attention to diversity, a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for three references . Submissions via Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/69930. Questions may be addressed to psychologysearch@knox.edu . Notice of Non-Discrimination   Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or activities. Any inquiries regarding Title IX or the College’s policies that prohibit discrimination should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights . 

The Psychology Department at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology beginning July 1, 2020. This appointment is for a two-year term with a possible one-year renewal, and is a full-time position with benefits. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in psychology with research and/or teaching experience in the cognitive domain. The candidate will be expected to teach courses in cognitive psychology and additional courses as needed by the department including research courses. This position carries a teaching load of three courses per semester, and active learning is encouraged. As part of the natural sciences and mathematics division, the Psychology Department values research engagement. While not required, scholarly activity by the candidate and mentoring students on research projects will be encouraged and supported. Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements: Ph.D. in psychology in hand by July 1, 2020, evidence of scholarly promise and accomplishment, and an excellent record of teaching at the undergraduate level. Applicants must also demonstrate a clear understanding of teaching in a liberal arts institution and a commitment to preparing students for leadership opportunities in a broadly diverse, global society. Hollins University is committed to the core values of diversity and inclusion. Applications are sought from members of underrepresented populations and those who have demonstrated success working with diverse populations. Candidates are encouraged to comment, either in their cover letter or in a separate statement, on how their writing, research, teaching, and/or service experience will enhance the institution’s efforts to support these values and an increasingly diverse student population.  Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a research statement, three letters of recommendation, and graduate school transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) to psychologysearch@hollins.edu . Applications received by December 6, 2019 will receive full consideration. However, review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Final candidates will be subject to a criminal history background check.                                                         Hollins is an independent, liberal arts university offering undergraduate education for women, selected graduate programs for men and women, and community outreach initiatives. Founded in 1842 as Virginia's oldest chartered women's college, Hollins provides abundant opportunities to every undergraduate student for research, study abroad, and leadership training, and guarantees access to real-world experience through internships around the globe supported by an extensive alumnae network.  Hollins University is an equal opportunity employer.

Faculty Position in Cognitive Psychology/Neuroscience The Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Cognitive Psychology/Neuroscience. Successful candidates are expected to conduct research on fundable topics related to normal or impaired cognition. Research should focus on general processes underlying attention, perception and/or memory. Preference will be given to candidates who measure neurophysiological correlates of cognition (such as EEG or pupillometry) and/or use computational modeling. However, we also welcome applications from candidates who do not use these methods. Candidates should also demonstrate the capacity for high quality undergraduate and graduate teaching and research mentoring in Cognitive Psychology/Neuroscience. Review of applications will begin on October 30, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. For further information and to apply, please visit our website: https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=115515 The University at Albany is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA employer. Apply Here PI114618772

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world. The University of Maryland Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS) seeks to hire an Assistant Research Scientist to work on projects that involve applying psychology knowledge and methods to security or intelligence problems and domains. For instance, the scientist may work on social influence and how to counteract disinformation; computational linguistic methods of detecting individual differences, such as personality; selection and performance appraisal of individuals in cyber security jobs; and detecting and mitigating insider threat and building insider trust. Duties: • Work with multidisciplinary teams of research scientists (e.g.,data scientists, linguists, psychologists, computer scientists) to design and carry out research • Review and synthesize existing literature • Prepare applications and maintain records for the Institutional Review Board (IRB) • Direct and conduct data collection in a variety of settings and using a variety of methods • Train faculty research assistants and undergraduate assistants • Analyze data qualitatively and quantitatively, such as applying established and new analysis methods to novel data sets • Develop new analysis methods and design methods, such as for deploying detection measures for possible insider threat in the field • Prepare presentations, reports, and scholarly publications related to research This is a full-time position with benefits. The position is subject to the availability of funding. The applicant must have an interest in building expertise in and conducting research in applied psychology. Required skills and experience: • Ph.D. awarded before start of work in psychology (specifically in relevant aspects of social, personality, cognitive and/or industrial/organizational psychology) or a related field with fundamental knowledge of social influence, human cognition (memory, learning, etc.), teamwork and group dynamics, individual differences including personality, and related topics • Knowledge of human subjects ethics; writing and getting approved Institutional Review Board (IRB) research protocols • Writing and synthesizing information and academic articles for literature reviews • Collecting human subjects data and designing research studies using multiple different methods (e.g., interviews, surveys, experiments, observation, and annotation/coding) • Statistical analysis techniques on human subjects data (e.g., in R, SPSS, SAS) at a Ph.D. psychology level • Directing and training junior researchers (e.g., undergraduate research assistants) • Excellent communication skills, both oral/presentations and written • Experience working in a team as well as independently, to strict deadlines in established parameters • Must be eligible for a U.S. security clearance. Preferred: • Advanced statistical analysis techniques (e.g., nonparametric statistics; multilevel modeling; structural equation modeling; Bayesian statistics; item response theory techniques) • Computational / data science techniques such as familiarity with machine learning packages • Experience analyzing social media and other electronic interaction data • Written and oral communication to non-expert audiences

Assistant Professor School of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences Southern Illinois University Carbondale Position:  The School of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ( http://psychology.siu.edu/ ) seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position (9-month, continuing appointment) at the rank of Assistant Professor to join our Brain and Cognitive Sciences faculty. The Brain and Cognitive Sciences program provides training in the psychological sciences with specializations in Lifespan Development, Learning and Cognition, and Neuroscience. The SIU Carbondale School of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences is a vibrant and collegial academic unit that provides many opportunities for collaboration with faculty and students from programs in Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Behavior Analysis and Therapy (ABAI accredited), Clinical Psychology-Adult and Child (APA-accredited), Counseling Psychology (APA-accredited), and Applied Psychology. The School houses undergraduate majors in Psychology and Behavior Analysis and Therapy, and minors in Psychology and Neuroscience. Start Date:  August 16, 2020. Qualifications:  Ph.D. in Psychology or related discipline and an established record or promise of scholarly productivity are required. ABD applicants will be considered if all requirements for the Ph.D. will be completed by August 15, 2020. If all requirements for the Ph.D. are not completed by August 15, 2020, a term, non-tenure track appointment may be offered in accordance with University policy ( https://policies.siu.edu/personnelpolicies/chapter2/ch2-faps/conting.php ). Applicants must have a strong background in Developmental Psychology or Lifespan Development. Area of specialization is open, but especially desirable areas of scholarly interest include development broadly defined, developmental cognitive psychology, behavioral development, adolescence, social cognition, developmental neuroscience, language development, adulthood and aging, behavioral genetics, and neurodevelopmental disorders (including autism spectrum disorders), as these complement existing research areas within the Brain and Cognitive Sciences program. Preference will be given to individuals with postdoctoral training and an established history of securing external research funding. Candidates whose research and teaching interests span two or more of the core specializations of the Brain and Cognitive Sciences program are especially desirable. Duties:  The position requires teaching a range of undergraduate and graduate courses. Possible graduate-level courses include Introduction to Lifespan Development; Cognitive Development in Childhood; Social Development in Childhood; Aging, Memory, and Cognition; Cognitive Neuroscience; and specialty courses within the candidate's area of expertise. Possible undergraduate-level courses include Child Development; Adolescence and Young Adulthood; Lifespan Development; Adulthood and Aging; Advanced Child Development; Cognitive Neuroscience; and special topics courses within the candidate's area of expertise. The selected candidate will be expected to establish an active research program that engages undergraduate and graduate students, and to seek extramural funding. The candidate will also mentor students enrolled in the Brain and Cognitive Science doctoral program. Application Deadline:  November 1, 2019, or until filled. Application Procedures:  Send cover letter, vita, reprints (if available), teaching evaluations (if available), and three letters of recommendation to: Chair, Developmental Psychology Search Committee School of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences Mail Code 6502, 1125 Lincoln Drive Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale, IL 62901 or electronic submissions to  spbs@siu.edu SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of  individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed  and encouraged and will receive consideration.