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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.

WILLIAMS COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY invites applications for a two-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in Cognitive Psychology , beginning July 1, 2020. This position was first advertised in February. We are reposting it in late March because the search is still active. The teaching load would likely consist of an introductory course in cognitive psychology, an upper-level research seminar in the candidate’s area of specialty with an accompanying laboratory, and the cognitive psychology section of a team-taught introductory psychology course. We provide mentoring in teaching and research for visiting faculty, as well as research facilities and support for conducting research with students. We are particularly interested in attracting and welcoming candidates from under-represented groups as well as individuals who have experience working with diverse undergraduate student populations. Additional information and resources can be found at our departmental web site: http://psychology.williams.edu .   Qualifications Candidates should have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check. Further information is available at http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/.   Application Instructions Applications must be submitted online at https://apply.interfolio.com/73444 . Your application should include a cover letter in which you speak to your ability to work effectively with an undergraduate student population that is broadly diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. Your application should also include a vita, two letters of reference, and up to three writing samples (articles). Please include a research statement that includes a description of how undergraduates will be included in your research program. Finally, please submit a teaching statement that includes a description of your pedagogical approach, evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., course evaluations), and a brief description of the course you would like to teach as an upper-level research seminar. Review of applications is ongoing and will continue on a rolling basis. Preliminary interviews with the search committee will be held via video conference. Applicants may then be invited to present a research talk for faculty and participate in interviews with department faculty, all via video conferencing. Please contact Ms. Christine Russell, department administrative assistant, at cjr1@williams.edu with any questions. Williams College is a coeducational liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website ( http://www.williams.edu ). Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.

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

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.