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POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATE – Social and Emotional Developmental Benchmarks (Posting Date 3/25/20)   Do you believe that an emotionally intelligent, empathic, and socially skilled society is a better educated, more peaceful, healthy and successful society? The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, part of the Child Study Center at the Yale University School of Medicine, conducts research and teaches people of all ages how to develop their emotional intelligence. Our work focuses on (1) the development and impact of social and emotional skills among diverse populations, including education settings and organizations, and (2) the mechanisms by which social and emotional skills and training impact significant life outcomes. We are looking for a  Postgraduate Associate (PGA) to start June 12, 2020 or soon thereafter to join the Social and Emotional Developmental Benchmarks Team.This team is working on an innovative, multi-year initiative funded by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. The goal of this project is to develop and validate a set of tools that educators can use to assess students’ emotion regulation skills in 1st through 12th grade.  The PGA will be responsible for contributing to data collection, analyses, and reporting; liaising with schools and teachers and with organizations within and outside of Yale via telephone, web-based, and in person communications; and, attending meetings at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence with Yale staff and our collaborators, keeping meeting minutes, and overseeing related tasks as needed. The ideal candidate will have excellent time management skills, high attention to detail, superior written and oral communication skills, the ability to give and receive feedback as well as to work independently and in teams. They will have at least a bachelor’s degree, preferably in psychology or education; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and social media. Preferred qualifications include research experience, content knowledge in emotion regulation, developmental psychology, or affective science; experience working with children and youth; and an interest in applying for an advanced degree in the future. The Postgraduate Associate position is for up to two years in duration with the second year being conditional on progress made in the first year and availability of funding. (Salary=$35,700) Postgraduate positions are open to those who have recently received a bachelor and/or masters degree, but not doctoral degrees. Please send a cover letter and resume or CV to zijia.ng@yale.edu . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled . Please have three letters of reference available upon request.

Job Title    Visiting Instructor - Psychology Job ID    24867 Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular   Posting Details Department: Psychology/0-1255-000 College/Division: College of Arts & Sciences Hiring Salary: $50,000   POSITION SUMMARY: The Department of Psychology at the University of South Florida invites applications for ONE (1) VISITING INSTRUCTOR for 1 academic year (9-month contract) with the possible extension for a second and/or third year, with service to begin as early as August 7, 2020. A review of the applications will begin on April 13, 2020. Applications received after April 13, 2020 may be reviewed and advanced, in cases of compelling merit, up to the conclusion of the search process. Applicants must be able to teach a variety of courses. Preferred teaching experience listed below. The required course load is 4 courses per semester.   QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience): Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization by time of appointment.  Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Instructor.   Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants with experience teaching such undergraduate courses as Abnormal Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Health Psychology, and Behavior Modification.   USF Tampa Information for Applicants This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.   Job Opening Number: 24867 Posting Date: 03/25/2020 Posting End Date: 04/12/2020   How To Apply Please visit https:/www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/careers/index.aspx . You will need the Job Opening ID Number: 24867 to search for this specific posting. The link above will include instructions on how to apply through Careers@USF. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload the following documents listed below. Applicants should submit a statement describing their teaching experience (or teaching portfolio) and a CV. Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT . Only online applications are accepted for this position. Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to: Jessica Lauteria at j lauteria@usf.edu.   The University of South Florida encourages applications from women and members of minority groups.   According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution. For ADA accommodations, please contact Jessica Lauteria , (813) 974-1059 at least five working days prior to need. USF is an AA/EA/EO institution   Click here for additional tutorial information.   Equal Employment Opportunity USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.   Work Location Campus map and location overview: USF - Tampa Campus   About USF The University of South Florida System is a high-impact, global research system dedicated to student success. The USF System includes three institutions:  USF; USF St. Petersburg; and USF Sarasota-Manatee.  The institutions are separately accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.  All institutions have distinct missions and their own detailed strategic plans. Serving over 48,000 students, the USF System has an annual budget of $1.6 billion and an annual economic impact of $4.4 billion. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.   Working at USF With more than 16,000 employees in the USF System, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities.  We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more. To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION? We believe in the power of education to elevate the human condition to create innovators and leaders who can resolve the challenges of the 21st century, while collaborating with MIT, UC Berkeley and others. Join us. If you are a Ph.D holder from a top University, in India or abroad – IIT’s, IISc and others – with years of experience in research and teaching. ACADEMIC POSITIONS PROFESSORS, ASSOCIATE & ASSISTANT PROFESSORS AND VISITING FACULTY Psychology Specializations Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Department is looking for candidates in all the areas of Clinical Psychology Notwithstanding the above, department would also consider applications from exceptional candidates in other areas. COMPENSATION FOR ALL POSITIONS: ₹ 12 – 36 lakhs per annum. There is no limit for outstanding aspirants. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME ONLINE WITH YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND REFERENCES ON OR BEFORE 31ST MARCH 2020 AT  www.srmap.edu.in/careers REGISTRAR, SRM UNIVERSITY AP, ANDHRA PRADESH

Job Summary:  The Department of Psychology at Skidmore College invites applications for two full-time Visiting Assistant Professors for the 2020-2021 academic year. One position is open to applicants in any sub-discipline and one position is open to applicants with expertise in perception. Both positions will involve teaching core courses (e.g., Introduction to Psychological Science, Statistics and Research Methods I and II) and a course in the candidate’s area of specialty. The position involves a teaching load of 18-credits per year that will be decided in conjunction with the department chair. Skidmore seeks to attract an academically and culturally diverse faculty, especially those who can contribute to the growing diversity and excellence of the community. Enthusiasm for teaching a diverse population of students is essential. Skidmore is a liberal arts institution of approximately 2,500 students, with 21% students of color, and 248 full-time faculty members, located in upstate New York. Candidates should submit all materials online, including a cover letter, vita, teaching evaluations/materials, and name and email of three letter of recommendation wiriters. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in psychology or, if ABD, will complete the Ph.D. by Fall 2020. Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience. EEO Statement:  Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, military or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic violence victim status, or prior arrest or conviction record or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The college encourages candidates from under-represented groups and individuals who have demonstrated experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service to apply. Apply with this link:  http://careers.skidmore.edu/postings/3991 Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result. CREATIVE   THOUGHT   MATTERS .

Applications are invited for a lab manager position working under the supervision of Dr. Alia Crum within the Department of Psychology at Stanford University. The lab manager will work closely with members of the Mind & Body Lab ( https://mbl.stanford.edu/ ) to help run the lab and conduct research.  Administrative responsibilities will include: Being the primary point of contact for any lab-related questions from people inside and outside the lab Managing lab finances and assisting with grant submissions Designing resources and workflows to support lab projects Hiring, training, and mentoring undergraduate research assistants Managing lab website, calendar, and software Organizing lab meetings and events Research responsibilities will include: Recruiting and running participants/collecting data Developing stimuli and experimental protocols Assisting with study design Managing data storage and cleaning Reviewing/editing manuscripts Position details: Title: Lab Manager Time commitment: Full-time, 2-year commitment Preferred start date: June 2020 (flexible)  Required qualifications: B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent Previous research and/or work experience (research/work experience during college counts!) Highly organized and detail-oriented Strong written and oral communication skills Preferred qualifications (but don’t let these deter you from applying): Experience managing multiple projects (of any sort) simultaneously Experience working on studies involving human participants Familiarity with data collection tools and platforms (e.g., Qualtrics, Amazon Mechanical Turk) Familiarity with data management and analysis tools (e.g., R)  Interested candidates should submit a resume/CV and a 1-2 page cover letter describing their interests, research experience, and prior work experience to Isaac Handley-Miner ( ihm@stanford.edu ).

Duke Kunshan University (DKU) and Duke University invite applications to a regular rank, non-tenure track, Lecturer or Senior Lecturer position in psychology to begin in the academic year 2020-2021. We are flexible with regard to a candidate’s subfield, and welcome candidates in social, developmental, or abnormal psychology. Mid-career and senior faculty are especially encouraged to apply. The position will contribute primarily to a new interdisciplinary major in Behavioral Science. In general, candidates are encouraged to stipulate what other courses they might teach within DKU's interdisciplinary curriculum . The successful non-tenure-track candidate will obtain a contract of between two and four years, depending on previous teaching experience and institutional needs. The position offers competitive compensation on a U.S. pay scale.  DKU is a community of teachers and researchers that values mutual support. Successful candidates will teach between four and six courses per year at DKU’s campus in China. We encourage especially candidates with experience and ability in the classroom or demonstrated promise as a teacher.  In order to meet Chinese visa requirements, prior to the position start date international (non-Chinese) candidates must have worked full-time (work experience obtained while studying full-time is not considered as full-time work experience) for at least two years in a relevant area (including post-doctoral work) after receiving their Bachelor’s degree, or begin their appointment at DKU within 12 months of obtaining their master’s degree/Ph.D. and without having full-time work experience between graduation date on master’s degree diploma/Ph.D. diploma and position start date.   DKU is a collaborative partnership of Duke University, Wuhan University and the Municipality of Kunshan, China ( https://dukekunshan.edu.cn/ ).  Our campus provides an innovative, interdisciplinary undergraduate liberal arts experience to a student body that will number 2000 students and 150+ faculty, with an acceptance rate of <8% and a student body represented by over 40 countries. We also offer a series of Master’s level graduate programs. The DKU pedagogical model draws on the best of Duke’s educational experience and resources to reimagine undergraduate instruction on an intimate campus setting.   Similar to the best liberal arts colleges in the United States, DKU values dedication to teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment, as well as a strong commitment to successful scholarly engagement and research. This includes research with undergraduate students.  As a whole, the Duke Kunshan faculty will have strong commitments to teaching and research, and outstanding quality in both areas will be highly valued.  Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in an appropriate field. Applicants should provide a cover letter including a clear statement of the candidate’s specific interest in DKU, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, and a teaching statement, as well as three reference letters. All materials should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16105 . The search committee also invites and encourages letters of nomination for potential candidates. Nominations and questions about the positions may be sent to social-science-search@dukekunshan.edu.cn using “Psychology Search” as the subject line. Priority will be given to applications received by April 1, 2020; we will accept applications until the positions are filled.   The DKU campus is 37 miles west of Shanghai in Kunshan, and is connected to Shanghai via an 18-minute high-speed train. DKU provides internationally competitive compensation, housing allowance, child education benefits (for applicable faculty positions), and a discretionary fund or start-up package.   As an international intellectual community that encourages diversity, openness and creative learning, DKU welcomes outstanding faculty from around the world who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to a global learning and research environment. DKU particularly welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and minorities. 

Duke Kunshan University (DKU) invites applications to a tenure-track faculty position in psychology to begin in the academic year 2020-2021. We are flexible with regard to a candidate’s subfield, and welcome candidates in social, developmental, or abnormal psychology. This position is open with regard to rank: mid-career and senior faculty are especially encouraged to apply. The position will contribute primarily to a new interdisciplinary major in Behavioral Science. In general, candidates are encouraged to stipulate what other courses they might teach within DKU's interdisciplinary curriculum . DKU is a community of teachers and researchers that values mutual support. We encourage especially candidates with experience and ability in the classroom or demonstrated promise as a teacher.  In order to meet Chinese visa requirements, prior to the position start date international (non-Chinese) candidates must have worked full-time (work experience obtained while studying full-time is not considered as full-time work experience) for at least two years in a relevant area (including post-doctoral work) after receiving their Bachelor’s degree, or begin their appointment at DKU within 12 months of obtaining their master’s degree/Ph.D. and without having full-time work experience between graduation date on master’s degree diploma/Ph.D. diploma and position start date.   DKU is a collaborative partnership of Duke University, Wuhan University and the Municipality of Kunshan, China ( https://dukekunshan.edu.cn/ ).  Our campus provides an innovative, interdisciplinary undergraduate liberal arts experience to a student body that will number 2000 students and 150+ faculty, with an acceptance rate of <8% and a student body represented by over 40 countries. We also offer a series of Master’s level graduate programs. The DKU pedagogical model draws on the best of Duke’s educational experience and resources to reimagine undergraduate instruction on an intimate campus setting.   Similar to the best liberal arts colleges in the United States, DKU values dedication to teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment, as well as a strong commitment to successful scholarly engagement and research. This includes research with undergraduate students.  As a whole, the Duke Kunshan faculty will have strong commitments to teaching and research, and outstanding quality in both areas will be highly valued.  Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in an appropriate field. Applicants should provide a cover letter including a clear statement of the candidate’s specific interest in DKU, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, and a teaching statement, as well as three reference letters. All materials should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16106 . The search committee also invites and encourages letters of nomination for potential candidates. Nominations and questions about the positions may be sent to social-science-search@dukekunshan.edu.cn using “Psychology” as the subject line. Priority will be given to applications received by April 1, 2020; we will accept applications until the positions are filled.   The DKU campus is 37 miles west of Shanghai in Kunshan, and is connected to Shanghai via an 18-minute high-speed train. DKU provides internationally competitive compensation, housing allowance, child education benefits (for applicable faculty positions), and a discretionary fund or start-up package.   As an international intellectual community that encourages diversity, openness and creative learning, DKU welcomes outstanding faculty from around the world who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to a global learning and research environment. DKU particularly welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and minorities. 

The Cognitive Science program at Rice University (Houston, Texas) is now accepting applications for a lecturer position to begin July 1, 2020. The candidate should have a terminal degree in Cognitive Science or a related field (e.g., Psychology, Linguistics, Philosophy, Neuroscience, Computer Science) by the start of the appointment as well as research expertise that brings an interdisciplinary approach to theoretical questions about cognition. This is a one-year appointment with strong possibility of renewal contingent on performance. Rice University has a promotable teaching professor track for those with the promise and commitment to become pedagogical leaders in their discipline, and the successful applicant could eventually be eligible for that track. The successful applicant will teach five undergraduate courses a year, split across the Fall and Spring semesters. The course load includes a large introductory course on topics in cognitive psychology, a newly developed course specifically for Cognitive Science majors that introduces students to the diversity of methods used by cognitive scientists to address questions about how the mind works, and an upper level class in the area of the lecturer’s expertise. S/he will also be expected to contribute to the mentoring of undergraduate students in the Cognitive Science Program. The Cognitive Science program at Rice is an interdisciplinary undergraduate major, administered through the School of Social Sciences, which requires students to do course work in computer science, linguistics, philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience. The program has existed for over thirty years, but in recent years has seen a surge in popularity making it one of the most popular majors on campus. The Cognitive Science program engages faculty from across the university, as well as faculty at different institutions in the Texas Medical Center, creating ample opportunities for interdisciplinary endeavors centered on cognitive science questions. More information about the program is available on our website: https://cogsci.rice.edu The deadline for receipt of applications is April 10th, 2020. PhD is required by time of appointment. Application materials include: (1) cover letter, (2) CV, (3) teaching statement, (4) sample of written work, (5) evidence of teaching effectiveness and (6) three letters of recommendation. Equal Opportunity Employer- Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Application can be found here:  https://jobs.rice.edu/postings/23214

The South Dakota Human Services Center , a psychiatric and chemical dependency hospital serving acute, psychiatric rehabilitation, geriatric and adolescent patients, is offering, depending on credentials and experience, a postdoctoral residency in clinical psychology, or subject to SD licensure, a permanent full-time Clinical Psychologist position. This position offers inpatient therapy, assessment, and consultation experience. Post-doctoral residents will receive at least one hour of supervision weekly. Starting salary for a resident is currently $66,000.  Compensation for SD Licensed Psychologist is based on experience. Benefits include health and life insurance, retirement, paid leave and holidays. Licensed psychologists are eligible for Adjunct Faculty status with the University of South Dakota which has an APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology.   As an employee of the State of South Dakota, you will qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.   Further information on the program can be found at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#qualifying-employment Historic Yankton lies within the Missouri National Recreation River, affording access to year-round recreation, and is just over an hour’s drive from the larger metropolitan areas of Sioux Falls and Sioux City. Curriculum vitae, letter of interest, and two letters of recommendation may be submitted to kirk.zimbelman@state.sd.us . An online application may also be submitted by logging on to http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus . Job ID #13672.

The Swarthmore College Department of Psychology announces a 2-year, non-tenure-track position at the assistant professor level to begin in the fall semester, 2020. The individual will be responsible for teaching introductory developmental psychology and research methods, as well as advanced undergraduate courses in an area of specialization within developmental psychology.  We seek an individual with a commitment to teaching as well as an active research program that can engage diverse and talented undergraduates. The Department has state-of-the-art lab facilities and research connections to local area preschools.  Swarthmore is a small, highly selective liberal arts college, located in the suburbs of Philadelphia.  Consideration of candidates will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Qualifications The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in hand by August 2020, a compelling classroom presence, and a broad range of teaching and research interests appealing to a diverse undergraduate student population.  Application Instructions Please submit statements describing both research interests and teaching philosophy, a current CV, reprints or preprints of recent work, three confidential letters of recommendation. Please address any questions you may have to Jane Gillham, search committee chair (jgillha1@swarthmore.edu).  Apply at:    apply.interfolio.com/74448        Consideration of candidates will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Application Process This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Swarthmore College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

The Psychology Department at Westmont College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant/associate professor level with an earliest start date of January, 2021.  Candidates must have a PhD and evidence of scholarly activity and a focused research program in one or more of the following areas:  cognitive, learning (human and/or animal), and industrial/organizational psychology.   We seek applicants with a serious commitment to high quality undergraduate teaching in a Christian liberal arts setting.  Courses to be taught include: introductory psychology, cognitive psychology with lab, capstone course for senior research, and other areas based on need and interest.  Candidates must be willing to supervise student research and conduct research that involves students collaboratively. Open positions are posted at  https://www.westmont.edu/office-provost/open-positions .  Click on the Psychology job description to access the application link.  Questions may be addressed to Professor Ronald See at rsee@westmont.edu . Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled.