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Position summary: Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, Professor Larisa Heiphetz, the Research Staff Assistant will support research activities in Columbia's Social and Moral Cognition Lab ( columbiasamclab.weebly.com ). Studies in the lab focus on children's and adults' moral cognition, with some studies investigating connections to religious cognition and/or to the criminal justice system. Typical responsibilities include assisting with creating stimuli, recruiting participants, coordinating data collection, organizing and maintaining participant database, ordering supplies and facilitating the preparation of forms and reports (e.g. IRB documentation). In addition to assisting with on-going projects, the lab manager will have an opportunity to develop his or her own studies.  This is a one-year position with the strong expectation of renewal for a second year and possibility of further renewals for additional years. Start date can be arranged with Professor Heiphetz and is expected to be sometime between June 1st, 2020, and September 1st, 2020. Review of applications will begin on December 15th, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit your application at the following link:  https://opportunities.columbia.edu/en-us/job/504367/research-staff-assistant . Please include your CV/resume; a 1-2 page cover letter describing prior research experience (if any) and future research goals; contact information for three professional references; and other information requested at the link (e.g., your name and contact information, etc.) Columbia University is an equal opportunity employer, and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply for this position.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, TENURE TRACK PSYCHOLOGY PHD or JD/PHD   Psychology PhD or JD/PhD ( sub-discipline open; research interests related to intersection between Psychology and Law, broadly defined). The Department of Psychology at John Jay College invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR rank , to begin Fall 2020. The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm and demonstrated commitment to effectively teaching and mentoring diverse populations of students, develop and maintain an active research and publication agenda, have the potential to obtain external funding, and participate actively in service. The hiring committee is especially interested in applicants who, through their leadership, service, lived experience and/or research, will contribute to the diversity mission of the college. The Psychology Department has significant strength in forensically related and social justice areas and seeks applicants with complimentary interests (Ph.D. required).   Faculty will perform teaching, research and advising duties in area(s) of expertise; share responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.   QUALIFICATIONS PhD, JD/PhD or equivalent in area(s) of expertise. In addition, the successful candidate will be able to teach successfully, has a demonstrated record of scholarship or achievement, and will be able to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. Forty-seven percent of John Jay students are first-generation college students. The college seeks a faculty member who thrives in a multi-cultural, collaborative academic environment and is committed to both access and excellence in higher education. The successful candidate must be eager and qualified to work with our diverse student body, and have a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.   COMPENSATION Salary commensurate with experience.  CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.   HOW TO APPLY All candidates must submit an application through CUNY First. Go to www.cuny.edu/employment. Click "Browse job openings". Search by Job Opening ID number ( 21340 ). Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions. Once registered or logged in, candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and teaching evaluations if available. Three (3) reference letters should be emailed to: PsychologySearch@jjay.cuny.edu , with the candidate’s name in the subject line. Inquiries about the position can be directed to the same email address.   Review of applications will begin November 30, 2019   ABOUT JOHN JAY’S PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT The Psychology Department at John Jay College currently has 40 full-time faculty members committed to strong teaching and mentoring of our diverse student body and dedicated to seeking social justice through science. The Department offers an undergraduate degree in Forensic Psychology, with roughly 2000 majors. Our well-established Master’s programs in Forensic Psychology and Forensic Mental Health Counseling enroll approximately 400 students from around the country and the world. The CUNY Graduate Center doctoral programs in Psychology & Law and Clinical Psychology @ John Jay are housed at John Jay as well. The Psychology & Law program trains research-focused scholars. The APA Accredited Clinical Doctoral Program endorses a scientist-practitioner model, maintaining a balance between research training and strong clinical preparation.  For more information about our department, programs and faculty, please explore the Psychology Department website further:   http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/department-psychology

Job Summary:   Eastern Oregon University’s ( EOU ) Psychology Program invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor, with teaching responsibilities for both campus and online courses within our program. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track appointment that reports directly to the Dean of the College of Science, Mathematics, Technology, and Health Sciences ( STMH ). Appointment begins September 16, 2020. Eastern Oregon University serves as an educational, cultural and scholarly center in La Grande, Oregon, connecting the rural regions of the state to a wider world. Ranked number two in the nation as a “Best Value for Public Colleges and Universities” by Consumers Digest magazine, EOU’s beautiful setting and small size enhance the personal attention our students receive, while innovative partnerships add new educational possibilities.   EOU   is recognized as a national leader in distance education and offers extended opportunities at 11 centers throughout the state and beyond. The University guides student inquiry through integrated, high-quality liberal arts and professional programs that lead to responsible and reflective action in a changing and interconnected world. Responsibilities:  The successful candidate’s teaching responsibilities will include on-campus and online classes in the psychology program including but not limited to learning, emotion, social, personality, or developmental.   EOU   is especially interested in experimental psychologists with research interests such as behavioral, developmental, social, or personality. In addition, the successful candidate should be willing to teach a senior capstone experimental course. The successful candidate must be committed to ensuring that every student, faculty and staff member is a full member of the   EOU   community and that all community members recognize, promote and take advantage of the educational and cultural value of diversity. Minimum Qualifications:  • A Ph.D. in a field of experimental psychology from a regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent is required. • Commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level is required. • Commitment to establishing a research program, department involvement, and advising students. • Valid work authorization documents are required. • Must Satisfactorily complete  EOU  criminal and credential background check.

We are excited to announce that the GSA Office of Evaluation Sciences (OES) is currently accepting applications for Fellowships beginning in Fall 2020 based in Washington, D.C .  Annual Fellowship Application Now Open: Team members work alongside agency collaborators to apply behavioral insights, make concrete recommendations on how to improve government, and evaluate impact using administrative data.  One year fellowships begin in Fall 2020. View solicitation and apply here. Deadline: December 15, 2019.  Based at the General Services Administration (GSA), OES is a team of interdisciplinary experts that works across government to help agencies build and use evidence. To date, OES has completed over 70 randomized evaluations with dozens of agency partners. OES follows the best practices in social science research to build evidence in order to be a leader in transparency and accountability .  Please share this announcement and send any questions to oes@gsa.gov . Thank you!  - The OES Team