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Coe College seeks qualified applicants for a Visiting Assistant Professor appointment in Psychology beginning Fall 2020. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal. The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester including Introductory Psychology and Biopsychology as well as an additional course within their area of expertise. Competitive salary and benefits included. Ph.D. strongly preferred. Preference will additionally be given to candidates who can provide evidence of successful teaching and who have a sincere interest in advising and mentoring undergraduate students. Coe's psychology department is an integral part of the college's interdisciplinary Neuroscience and Organizational Science programs, and has a strong tradition of providing quality mentorship and hands on research experiences for its students. Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student or peer evaluations), diversity statement, unofficial graduate transcript, and three letters of recommendation at https://www.coe.edu/why-coe/discover-coe/human-resources/careers Please use the information below as a guide in preparing your diversity statement: The Coe College Psychology Department is committed to fostering a multicultural environment. We value the input of multiple viewpoints and diverse perspectives and aim to create an academic community that is rich with cultural, social, and intellectual diversity. To describe how you might contribute to such an environment, please provide a brief statement of how you will promote the value of diversity through your teaching, mentorship, or other contributions to the college or department. Review of applications will begin on March 2, 2020 and continue until the position is filled.

Department Head of Psychological Sciences Nominations and applications are invited for the position of Head of the Department of Psychological Sciences, College of Health and Human Sciences, Purdue University. The Head will be an internationally-recognized academic scholar providing leadership and vision, and will facilitate departmental research, scholarship, and educational activities. In addition, the Head is responsible for the fiscal management of the Department, personnel issues, faculty/staff development, alumni relations, and advocacy for the Department to the College, University, and larger community. About the Department The Department of Psychological Sciences ( https://www.purdue.edu/hhs/psy/ ) is consistently ranked among the top psychology programs in the world. The Department is collegial and diverse comprising over 50 tenured/tenure-track, clinical, and research faculty, over 60 graduate students, and over 900 undergraduate students. Research and doctoral training are conducted in the areas of Clinical Psychology (APA and PCSAS-accredited), Cognitive Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Mathematical and Computational Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavior, and Social Psychology. Faculty in Psychological Sciences are also involved in a wide range of cross-campus initiatives, including Advanced Methods at Purdue, the Purdue Acceptance and Inclusion Consortium, Purdue Autism Research Center, and Purdue Institute for Integrative Neuroscience. The Department awards Bachelors, Masters, and PhD degrees. About the College The Department of Psychological Sciences is the largest Department in the College of Health and Human Sciences ( http://www.purdue.edu/hhs/ ), the second largest college at Purdue. The College brings together scholars in the health sciences and human sciences to strategically address issues vital to enhancing people’s health and quality of life and to understanding human behavior. The College provides a multidisciplinary learning environment that uniquely prepares students to contribute to improved human health and behavior and to serve as leaders in their disciplines. The College also provides a rich environment for world-changing research and discovery. Purdue’s land-grant mission facilitates the translation of these discoveries from theory to application, benefiting not only those in Indiana but society as a whole.   Established in 1869, Purdue is Indiana’s land-grant university, a comprehensive educational and research institution and member of the American Association of Universities (AAU). In additional to the College of Health and Human Sciences, Purdue University’s additional strengths in Engineering, Agriculture, Science, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Liberal Arts, and Management, contribute to a robust research and educational environment. The West Lafayette campus, located one hour north of Indianapolis and two hours south of downtown Chicago, has ten academic colleges with an enrollment of 44,500 students from over 133 countries. The diverse greater Lafayette/West Lafayette community ( http://www.homeofpurdue.com/ ) has a population of approximately 200,000, and a low cost of living.   Requirement and Applications Instructions Applicants must have scholarly credentials commensurate with the rank of Tenured Full Professor, including a PhD in Psychological Sciences or related field. Desirable attributes include a strong record of published research and external funding, prior experience in academic administration and undergraduate and graduate education, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to the development and advancement of individual faculty, staff, and students, and the Department as a whole. This position is a full-time, 12 month, tenured position.   A confidential review of applications will begin on February 28, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled. Purdue University's Department of Psychological Sciences is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort including discovery, instruction, and engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in their cover letter, indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion. Applicants should include (1) a letter of interest indicating leadership philosophy and relevant research and administrative experience, (2) a full curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of commitment to diversity and inclusion that highlights past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a departmental climate that values diversity and inclusion. Applications should be submitted at https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=9492&company=purdueuniv&username=. Nominations and questions regarding the position or the application process may be directed to Ms. Stephanie Ferguson, Executive Recruiter, Purdue University Human Resources, at  fergus52@purdue.edu . A background check will be required for employment in this position.   Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.  

Herbert H. and Ruth S. Post-doctoral Fellowship at Columbia University in early childhood neuroimaging lab The early neuroimaging, neuroimmune, and neuropsychology lab (early N3) is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to support data analyses across several NIH funded projects related to the influence of prenatal exposures on early brain, cognitive, and emotion regulation development. The overarching goal of the lab is to identify early immune, brain, and neuropsychological antecedents of childhood psychiatric risk to reduce the time to intervention for young children. The fellow will support data analyses and the development of pipelines that integrate neuroimaging and physiological data. The fellow will also provide supervision to research staff to support ongoing data collection. The Herbert H. and Ruth S. Reiner Post-Doctoral Fellowship is funded through the Department of Psychiatry, Division of Behavioral Medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. This two-year fellowship will be available on July 1, 2020. The department of psychiatry, as well as the larger medical school community provide extensive opportunity for clinical and research didactics, courses and seminars related to neuroimaging and biomedical sciences. Candidates must have a PhD or MD with good writing and analytical skills. Experience with data analyses of neuroimaging (e.g., anatomical mri, functional resting state) or physiologic data is required. The candidate should have good computational and data science skills. Programming abilities (e.g., matlab, python, C++, R, or Unix) is preferred. Stipends are at current NIH levels of support. U.S. and non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply. Please send a CV, statement of career interests, representative publications, and three letters of recommendation electronically in PDF format to: Marisa Spann, PhD, MPH, mns2125@cumc.columbia.edu. Columbia University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of under-represented minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Assistant Teaching Professor of Human Factors Psychology The Psychology program at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, is seeking a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor (2-year renewable position) beginning August 2020. The successful candidate will: (a) teach courses in introductory psychology, human factors, the psychology of gaming, research methods, and courses in his or her area of interest; (b) participate in scholarly activity involving undergraduate students and possibly graduate students; (c) advise students; and, (d) provide service to the school, college, and university. Collaboration with the School of Engineering and involvement in our Game Development Minor are strongly encouraged. A Master's degree is required; a doctorate is preferred. Experience in graduate curriculum development and seeking external funding are desired. Area of research is open. The Psychology program offers both a BA and a BS in psychology and an MA in Applied Clinical Psychology. It has laboratory space, including a sound attenuating chamber, individual testing rooms, small group rooms, and observation rooms. Other resources include an on-campus childcare center and affiliation with the Susan Hirt Hagen Center for Community Outreach, Research, and Evaluation. Technology and inter-library loan resources are excellent; internal funds are available for scholarly activity. Penn State Erie, the Behrend College is an undergraduate and graduate college of The Pennsylvania State University. We are situated on a beautiful, wooded, 854-acre hillside campus with four academic schools (Business; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; and, Science.) With 5,000 students, we retain the ambience and the focus on teaching of a small college while having access to the research resources of a Big 10, R1 University. We seek faculty members who are committed both to teaching and scholarship and who value and support respect, diversity, and inclusiveness. We pride ourselves on offering our undergraduates real-life, open-laboratory, research experiences. The School of Humanities and Social Sciences has about 80 full-time faculty members, offers ten bachelor's degrees (Arts Administration; Communication; Creative Writing; Digital Media, Arts, and Technology; Elementary and Early Childhood Education; English; General Arts and Sciences; History; Political Science; and Psychology) and one master's degree (Applied Clinical Psychology). The school is also home to the languages and the arts. The School supports a growing, all-campus interest in research that addresses issues of women's health or energy & sustainability. Erie, Pennsylvania, a metropolitan area on Lake Erie, with more than a quarter of a million people, is a major tourism, medical, industrial, and service area two hours from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo. We offer four seasons with cultural, sports, and recreational resources available year-round. Our summers are known for festivals, miles of beaches, and water sports, while our winters provide ample opportunity for snow sports. Erie's cost of living is modest, housing is affordable, and there are four other colleges in the region. Applicants must upload the following documents: (a) a letter of application summarizing your experience, teaching philosophy, and research interests; and (b) a curriculum vitae. In addition, please have three letters of reference, referencing job number 91293 within the subject line, sent directly to mailto:jobdocs@psu.edu. Apply online at https://apptrkr.com/1795886 CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report. Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/ jeid-c579cd77b1bccc408e9a9da9827ceff2

Assistant College Lecturer, Psychology   CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY . The Department of Psychology invites applications for an ASSISTANT COLLEGE LECTURER. The University, College of Sciences and Health Professions, and Department seek to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber. In particular, we seek an individual who will teach undergraduate courses, including Introduction to Psychology, and courses in the Clinical Psychology specialization of our Master of Arts degree program. The appointee may be able to develop new courses and supervise honors and other undergraduate research projects. The appointee is expected to teach four courses per semester and to engage in department, college, and/or university service. The appointment will begin on August 17, 2020, and may be renewed annually, contingent on performance, program needs, and availability of budgetary resources.   Minimum qualification : Completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree from an APA-accredited program in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology by July 1, 2020.   Preferred qualifications : College teaching experience; interest in teaching Introduction to Psychology and graduate-level courses in clinical psychology; interest in serving on M.A. thesis committees; the ability to contribute through teaching and/or service to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the academic community; credentialed as a licensed psychologist or eligible to be licensed as a psychologist in the State of Ohio; and completion of an APA-accredited internship.   To apply, upload (at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/11839 ) as a single word or pdf file  (1) a letter describing how you satisfy the preferred qualifications; (2) evidence of your teaching success (if available); and (3) your curriculum vitae. Additionally, Cleveland State University is an urban campus serving a racially, culturally, and economically diverse student body. Diversity is extremely important to CSU. Thus, (4) explain your experience serving diverse students and how you will make a positive contribution to CSU’s diverse community. You will be asked to identify and provide email addresses for three referees who will be asked to upload letters of recommendation.  Note:  The successful candidate is required to submit an official transcript before their contract can be prepared.  Review of applications will begin on February 28, 2020, and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be sent to e.s.allard@csuohio.edu.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications; hiring is contingent on maintaining existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Any offer of employment is contingent on the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a PhD) by July 1, 2020 and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.   It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Research and Development Assistant (Full-time) Outsmarting Human Minds: A Project at Harvard University   Outsmarting Human Minds (OHM), a project located at Harvard University led by Professor Mahzarin Banaji, creates videos, podcasts, and interactive content that teach about the science of bias and decision-making. We are a small team of creative and collaborative problem-solvers with backgrounds in social and cognitive psychology. OHM is seeking a full-time research and development assistant who can complement and extend our abilities to develop and produce educational media of the kind found at www.outsmartinghumanminds.org .   Duties & Responsibilities Primary responsibilities will include conducting literature reviews of research in the mind sciences, and developing educational modules for Outsmarting Human Minds via the drafting and revising of scripts and/or designing and programming for interactive learning. A strong applicant need not have specific experience writing for popular media (videos, podcasts, online articles) or creating immersive learning, but one must have a keen interest in acquiring these skills. In addition, motivated research assistants can carve out time for research training through Mahzarin Banaji’s Implicit Social Cognition Lab at Harvard.   Interested candidates may also have the opportunity to contribute to other areas of creative and content development (e.g., visual design, marketing and outreach, coding data visualizations).   Basic Qualifications An ideal candidate will have a psychology or behavioral science background and be able to interpret and evaluate academic articles (i.e., identify the strengths and weakness of research methods and results). In addition to understanding data, qualified candidates will have a gift for weaving science into stories (through words or thoughtful design) for a broad audience.   The ability to work well under pressure and to manage a diverse set of tasks is necessary. Must have good communication and interpersonal skills to work with a fast-paced team of four. Must be able to find and tinker with new methods and skills to develop creative solutions. Should be proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple pieces of projects.   Opportunities for Growth We are looking for motivated individuals who have some of the fundamentals in place (e.g., the ability to write effectively) and are passionate about growing and acquiring new skills. Please indicate any strong interest/motivation in learning any of the skills below (if you have experience with any of the below, feel free to mention that as well):   Science writing or scripting for popular media (blogs, podcasts) Visual storyboarding and/or familiarity with the Creative Cloud suite Data visualization, especially using D3 or React (Java) Designing and/or developing interactive activities   Additional Information This is a full-time position. Because the position is open to those motivated to learn even if not all skills are in place, this position is well-suited to a candidate who wants an entry-level position to gain experience developing educational media. The position is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal for a second year.   To Apply Read, watch, and interact with our modules to determine which of the skills embedded in our materials could benefit from your contributions. Please prepare a resume or CV, cover letter, and relevant work samples (ideally representing the kind of non-academic writing or media used at OHM) and send to kirsten_morehouse@g.harvard.edu. ( Note: As the combination of skills we are looking for are not easy to find in a single person, applicants should be open to visiting for a couple of days for the interview as well tackling a small exercise(s) to measure viability for the position.)

Academic Pediatric Neuropsychologist The University of Chicago: Biological Sciences Division: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience Position Description The University of Chicago's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, is searching for a full-time faculty member at any rank. The appointee will provide assessment, diagnostic, and consulting neuropsychological services to children, adolescents, and emerging adults presenting with medical illnesses (e.g., cancers, brain tumors, epilepsies, diabetes), neurodevelopmental and neurogenetic disorders (e.g., intellectual disability syndromes, ASD, NF-1), and comorbid psychiatric conditions, in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity. We especially welcome applicants who are able to complement and/or expand the interests of our current program, including contributing to developing lines of collaborative care, and who may be bilingual (although not required).  Academic rank and compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) are dependent upon qualifications. The Neuropsychology Program at the University of Chicago is both regionally and nationally recognized for its training, research, and clinical care. The Section of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is highly interdisciplinary in its care and neuropsychology faculty actively contribute to and collaborate with the Consultation/Liaison, Neurodevelopmental, Trauma, and Psychotherapy programs within the section. Pediatric Neuropsychology consults to the pediatric care teams within Comer Children's Hospital, including Pediatric Neurology, Neurosurgery, Hematology/Oncology, Rheumatology, Infectious Disease, and Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Our Clinical Psychology program, based in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at UChicago Medicine, is integrated within the interdisciplinary educational, research, and clinical missions of the Department and the larger Medical Center. Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) hold a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited University-based training program, with appropriate coursework and predoctoral training consistent with Pediatric Neuropsychology, 2) hold or be eligible for an Illinois license in Clinical Psychology, 3) be eligible for or currently Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology with a Pediatric subspecialization (ABPP/ABCN), 4) have completed an internship at an APA-accredited medical center based program, with primary training in Pediatric Neuropsychology and Pediatric or Child Clinical Psychology, and 5) and have completed an International Neuropsychological Society/APA Society for Clinical Neuropsychology oriented postdoctoral fellowship in Pediatric Neuropsychology.  To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/73222 .   Applicants must upload: CV  including bibliography, cover letter. Review of applications end when the position is filled. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination . Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

Two, Two-year, Resident Assistant Professor Positions to begin August of 2020. The Department of Psychological Science within the College of Arts and Sciences at Creighton University is hiring for two, two-year, full-time resident assistant professor (RAP) positions to begin in the fall of 2020. Preference will be given to candidates who will have completed all work towards a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field before August 2020. The Department of Psychological Science is an undergraduate department and the RAPs will teach four classes per semester (fall/spring). The candidates will be expected to teach courses in Introductory Psychology and Research Methods and Statistics as well as courses in Abnormal Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Learning, or Cross-Cultural Psychology.  Creighton University is a private Jesuit, Catholic coeducational urban university that encourages applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who believe they can contribute to the distinctive educational traditions of the University. U.S. News and World Report regularly has ranked Creighton University as the top regional Master’s Level institution in the Midwest. Creighton University is also ranked #1 among all Catholic universities in undergraduate research. The Department of Psychological Science has 11 full-time faculty members and is also a part of the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Major within the College of Arts and Sciences. Candidates should submit the following via the Creighton online application portal at http://careers.creighton.edu : An application form (found online at https://ccas.creighton.edu ), a cover letter that includes the candidate's vision of how they will contribute to the University's mission, a curriculum vitae, original academic transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended (photocopies acceptable during initial application process), course evaluations and a statement of teaching philosophy.  Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which speak to the candidate's teaching ability sent directly to the Chair of Psychological Science Dr. Matthew Huss at mhuss@creighton.edu .  We will begin reviewing materials on February 14, 2020. Creighton University is an EO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Vet and seeks a wide range of applicants for this position in support of one of our core values—gender, ethnic and cultural diversity. Matthew T. Huss, Ph.D. Chair, Department of Psychological Science Creighton University Department of Psychological Science Hixson-Lied, Room 317 2500 California Plaza Omaha, NE 68178-0321 Email: mhuss@creighton.edu Office: 402-280-3773    Fax: 402-280-4748