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Mississippi State University invites applications for the Director of the Social Science Research Center (SSRC) who will provide administrative and leadership responsibility for the development and conduct of social science research at the university level and has the obligation and responsibility to oversee and execute the mission of the SSRC. Housed on the main MSU campus, the SSRC encompasses multiple projects and locations across the state of Mississippi with 13 laboratories and units employing over 250 people. This 12-month appointment reports to the Vice Presidents of the Office of Research and Economic Development and the Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine. Tenure in an academic department may be available. 1. Provide vision and leadership for the SSRC. 2. Monitor and evaluate programmatic and operational effectiveness; identify areas needing improvement; develop strategic planning measures to effect change and improvements. 3. Develop and...

Description: Dr. Sarah Schnitker at Baylor University invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate position in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience. The post-holder will work on a variety of projects across five main areas of emphasis: understanding the mechanisms of virtues, virtue and religious development, virtue development in sport, virtues and technology, and religion and virtuous intergroup engagement. The post-holder will hold a leadership position for a major research initiative focused on spiritual/religious, moral, and psychological developmental factors that promote thriving in adolescents (“Character Strength Interventions in Adolescents: Engaging Scholars and Practitioners to Promote Virtue Development,” $2.6 million, John Templeton Foundation). This one-year, temporary position begins June 1, 2021, with strong potential for extension.  We will begin to review applications on April 26, 2021. Responsibilities: Under the supervision of Dr....

The Department of Psychology at Seton Hall University (www.shu.edu/psychology) invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position for 2021-2022. The area of specialization is open, but priority will be given to candidates who are qualified to teach Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Duties and Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include teaching 4 undergraduate courses per semester and holding a minimum of 4 office hours per week. The specific courses will vary based on a combination of departmental needs and instructor specialization but will ideally include Industrial/Organizational Psychology and core courses such as Research Methods. Please note that the University expects to hold in-person classes and in-person office hours in the fall. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field (ABD or master’s level candidates may be considered depending on experience). College-level teaching experience....