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Assistant Professor Health Behaviors Research for Cancer Prevention Job no: 526978 Work type: Teaching & Research Faculty Senior management: Vice President for Research Department: Fralin Biomedical Res. Institute Location: Roanoke, Virginia Categories: Research / Scientific Job Description Virginia Tech seeks to recruit a health behaviors researcher whose work focuses on the initial prevention of cancer and/or its relapse for a tenure track faculty position at the assistant professor level. The successful candidate should utilize contemporary approaches including behavioral analysis, behavioral economics, neuroscience, neuroeconomics, genetics, computation and/or imaging to study important issues of decision-making and/or interventions to modify behaviors that may contribute to the initial development of cancer and/or its relapse. The study of interventions that address the contributions of diet, exercise, alcohol consumption, smoking, and/or exposure to other...

The Department of Psychology at Indiana University Kokomo invites applications for two openings. Both openings are full time, 10-month positions beginning August 1, 2024. One position is for an Assistant Professor of Psychology with a behavioral neuroscience focus. The successful candidate will teach General Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, and other courses in the biological bases of psychology. The ability to teach courses in Sensation and Perception and/or Drugs and the Nervous System, as well as supervise undergraduate research is desirable, as is experience supervising undergraduate research and experience using teaching technologies. Responsibilities include teaching three courses per semester; establishing and maintaining an active, productive research program on a small liberal arts campus; engaging undergraduate students in research; contributing to the assessment of the psychology major and student learning outcomes; and engaging in campus initiatives to...

Assistant Professor, Psychology   Job No: 532298   Work Type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track   Location: San Francisco   Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences   San Francisco State University, Department of Psychology offers an exciting opportunity for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Psychology beginning August 7, 2024. We seek a colleague who excels in both teaching and research. Ideal candidates will be prepared to teach assigned undergraduate courses in research methods, scientific writing, or basic psychological processes (e.g., motivation, learning, data science, cognition). Ideal candidates will also be prepared to teach graduate courses in their area of expertise and maintain an active research program that advances knowledge in any subfield of psychology. We are especially interested in qualified...

The Department Head of Education Reform and 21st Century Endowed Chair in Education Policy reports to the Dean of the College of Education and Health Professions and leads the Department of Education Reform. Specific duties and responsibilities include: 1) providing intellectual and administrative leadership of the faculty, staff, and students in teaching, research, and service; 2) managing and coordinating the department’s human and fiscal resources; 3) advancing the department’s mission and founding goals; 4) maintaining an active research agenda in the area of education policy with an overarching goal of improving K-12 education/schools; 5) communicating evidence-based best practices with education leaders and policymakers; 6) representing the department to state and federal agencies, private organizations, partners, and collaborators; and 7) serving as a liaison for the department to the college and university. The position is a 9-month faculty position with the availability...

Assistant Professor of Psychology The Psychology Program at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of psychology. The successful candidate will have completed a PhD in psychology or be ABD and close to completing their dissertation at the time of application. The specific area and period of specialization is open; however, we seek candidates who can teach a broad range of courses. The position requires a credit load of 12 credits each semester (4/4), for a total of 24 credit hours per academic year. Courses that need to be taught include General Psychology, Human Development II and Counseling Psychology. Other courses are open to a candidate’s area of expertise and research. Candidates with liberal arts teaching experience are preferred, and the successful candidate will support and carry out the mission of the college as well as demonstrate a commitment to developing and enhancing a culture of rigor,...

The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SSBS) at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for a postdoctoral research scholar with an interest in close relationships and well- being. The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Katherine Nelson-Coffey and her collaborator (Dr. Helena Rutherford, Yale University) on a NIH-funded research project on social connection and well-being during the transition to parenthood. The anticipated start date is around January 1, 2024, with potential flexibility. This is a 12-month, benefits-eligible position that is renewable for up to two years upon successful demonstration of academic productivity and performance. The salary is commensurate with experience. Applications are invited from individuals who are interested in a position combining project management, data management/analysis, and manuscript writing for publication. Preference will be given to applicants with (1) experience in statistical analysis of...

​The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder ( http://www.colorado.edu/psych-neuro/ ) invites applications for a tenure-track position with a focus on Public Health at the Assistant Professor level to begin Fall 2024.  We seek a faculty member who takes a biopsychosocial approach to psychological science. This perspective is critical to advance the study of public health, including exploring the cognitive, emotional, social, biological, genetic, and contextual-environmental processes and factors that influence mental and physical health. To achieve health equity, one focus of psychology and neuroscience is on understanding and addressing the context of systemic racism and the impact of structural inequities and racial and ethnic discrimination on mental and physical health, as well as access to care. We seek a faculty member whose program of research aims to inform linkages among multiple biopsychosocial determinants...

Job Vacancy Notice Job Title Lecturer or Lecturer (Doctoral Schedule) - Psychology Job ID 27333 Location LaGuardia Community College Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT LaGuardia Community College, located in Long Island City, Queens, educates more than 20,000 New Yorkers annually through degree, certificate, and continuing education programs. A Hispanic-Serving Institution, located in Long Island City, Queens offers more than 50 degrees and certificates, and more than 65 continuing education programs to educate New Yorkers seeking new skills and careers. As an institution of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his advocacy of underserved populations. Since 1971, LaGuardia’s academic programs and support services have advanced the socioeconomic mobility of students while providing them with access to a...

Job Summary: 9-month, tenure-track position in clinical or counseling psychology Scope: The School of Health and Behavioral Sciences at Ohio Northern University invites applications for an assistant professor of psychology for the 2024/2025 academic year. Review of applications will begin on October 1st. Principal Responsibilities: Candidates in all areas of clinical and counseling psychology will be considered but preference will be given to candidates able to teach courses in personality and multicultural psychology and/or within the area of neuroscience. Ohio Northern faculty maintain a 4:4 course load, but the teaching load during the first year of appointment is negotiable. Additional responsibilities will include advising undergraduate students and mentoring undergraduate involvement in faculty-led research. Required Skills: A strong commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching at the undergraduate level. Minimum Qualifications: PhD (ABD...

The  Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Studies  (HESS) at Denison University invites applications for a  tenure-track  position in  Sport Studies  at the level of  Assistant Professor beginning in August of 2024. Our successful candidate will have earned a doctorate degree in Sport Studies, Sport Psychology, Sport Sociology, Sport Economics, Kinesiology, or a related discipline that provides a social science or humanities perspective on sport. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. no later than August 15, 2024. We are seeking candidates who are enthusiastic about teaching at the undergraduate level and committed to continually refining and growing their pedagogy. A commitment to teaching undergraduates or evidence of successful undergraduate teaching should be clearly articulated in the teaching statement. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in the History and Organization of Sport in the United States, Sport Psychology, a...

Assistant Professor: Developmental Diversity Science   Psychology   Location: San Diego, CA   Open Date: Sep 11, 2023   Description   The Department of Psychology at San Diego State University invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank in Developmental Diversity Science. We seek a developmental scientist whose program of research explores the early development of attitudes and beliefs about marginalized groups within the context of social justice. Examples of such programs may include (but are not limited to): development of racist attitudes and beliefs, development of concepts underlying fairness and social justice, development of intergroup relations, examining the systemic context of the development of attitudes and beliefs towards minoritized groups, and/or understanding the impact of intersectionality on the development of attitudes and beliefs about minoritized groups. The department...

The Department of Psychology at Centenary College of Louisiana invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin in August 2024. We seek a colleague who is committed to excellent undergraduate teaching, who can develop a productive line of research involving undergraduate students, and who is committed to working with students who are diverse in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and economic background.  A strong commitment to teaching in a student-centered liberal arts environment is essential. Teaching duties will include a lower-level Biological Psychology course, upper-level courses in their area of expertise, and core psychology courses (e.g., intro, methods, stats). We are especially seeking a candidate who will contribute to developing new courses to add to our existing psychology offerings. The teaching load is six courses per year, with the opportunity to teach courses in the...

The Division of Social Science at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology seeks to fill one position in Psychology.  The University is an English-speaking research university with international faculty.  The Division of Social Science is highly ranked internationally.   We invite applications at all ranks (Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor) . Candidates should work in any major area in psychology, with demonstrated potential/ability to build a strong publication portfolio.  The appointee will develop research programs independently, write scientific publications and grant proposals, and contribute to the Division’s minor program in Psychology. For more information about the Division, please visit https://sosc.hkust.edu.hk . Applicants should have a PhD degree by the time of employment.  The successful candidate is expected to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.  Salary is competitive and will be...

T32 Postdoctoral Fellow   The Prevention and Methodology Training (PAMT) program at the Pennsylvania State University is hiring a cohort of Postdoctoral Fellows focused on substance use and addiction. PAMT is an interdisciplinary program at the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center (https://prevention.psu.edu/) in the College of Health and Human Development. Funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse through a T32 award, PAMT (https://www.pamt.psu.edu/) cross-trains predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers as substance use prevention scientists and methodologists. Fellows are trained to apply cutting-edge methods to emerging critical research needs in the prevention of substance use and addiction. This two-year training program presents a unique opportunity for postdoctoral researchers who wish to establish a research career focused on substance use prevention to receive two years of training from some of the top substance use prevention scientists...

Tenure Track Faculty of Psychology - Cognitive   8262BR   College of Liberal Arts   CLA-Psychology   Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Tenure-Track   Faculty Discipline:   Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor   Employment Category: Fulltime   Anticipated Start Date: 12-Aug-2024   Detailed Job Description   The Department of Psychology at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT; www.rit.edu/psychology) invites candidates to apply for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting in August 2024. We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic psychologist who will serve as an instructor, researcher, and mentor to students in our undergraduate (Psychology, Neuroscience) and graduate programs (Masters in Experimental Psychology, Ph.D. in Cognitive Science). We are particularly looking to build a cohort of faculty who can contribute to the interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in...

The Department of Psychological Sciences at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in Clinical Psychology. Although the area of research specialization is open, applicants who conduct research with traditionally underserved populations or who specialize in areas related to systemic bias, health disparities, and/or the cultural context of psychopathology are especially encouraged to apply.  Appointment will begin August 10, 2024. Located in historic Williamsburg, Virginia and close to metropolitan areas such as Richmond, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach, William & Mary consistently ranks among the top public universities nationally.   Duties include research, teaching, and service to the University. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student body as well as...

Assistant Professor (Social and Health Psychology) - Department of Psychology, College of Arts & Sciences   Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States   Open Date: Sep 12, 2023   Deadline: Oct 25, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time   Description   The Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Social and Health Psychology (SHP). This appointment will focus on Diversity Science and Health Disparities. We are particularly interested in a scholar whose work focuses on psychosocial theories, mechanisms, or interventions that affect and are affected by physical health, including structural determinants of health and resulting disparities for groups with marginalized identities (e.g., related to age, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, immigration status, national origin, race, sexuality, and/or their intersections). Preference...

The Department of Kinesiology and Health at Rutgers University - New Brunswick invites applicants for a tenure ‐ track position in areas of Skeletal Muscle Physiology and Exercise at the level of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2024. Candidates with emphasis on skeletal muscle physiology, neuromuscular control, muscle biochemistry, health and disease, and human intervention with translational capacity across the lifespan are encouraged to apply. Preferred qualifications include a focus on physical activity/exercise intervention to improve health outcomes that complement other existing areas of expertise within the department. Responsibilities of the position include contributing to a collaborative environment promoting scholarship, teaching and service activities at the departmental, college and University levels, as well as to the greater professional community.  This is a full-time, tenure track, 10-month appointment with a competitive start-up package and salary...

About our program : The goal and focus of the two-year clinical-research fellowship is to train and develop the next generation of leading clinical researchers in schizophrenia and other forms of serious mental illness.  Over the course of the two-year program, fellows are trained in academic, clinical, and health systems research, advanced clinical care service delivery, and program administration in an interdisciplinary setting. The fellowship combines individual mentored research and clinical training with state-of-the-art educational experiences. A special emphasis of the fellowship program is to train fellows to conduct translational research that brings basic science to clinical practice. Trainees will spend 75% of their time on a clinical-research project and research training and 25% in a VA clinical program that supports the Fellow’s training goals.  The MIRECC Psychology track is also part of a larger VASDHS APA-accredited fellowship program, the Clinical Mental Health...