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Full-time Teaching Faculty , Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, Indiana University-Bloomington. The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences seeks to fill a full-time teaching faculty Lecturer position.   Position will begin August 2020.  The area of expertise within psychological and brain science is open. We especially welcome candidates who add diversity to the department, are deeply committed to evidence-based pedagogy and innovative methods, and could provide instruction in developmental, cognitive, or social psychology, with experience in modern neuroscience methods in one or more of these areas.  The ideal candidate will be an experienced instructor at the college level with an interest in adding value to the undergraduate program.  Rank is open. For junior candidates, the initial contract period is for three years, with reappointment annually and decision for promotion to Senior Lecturer and long-term contract made in the sixth year.  The teaching load is five courses a year.  Applicants should have an advanced degree (a PhD in Psychology or Neuroscience is preferred), and documented teaching experience.  Applicants should submit a letter of application that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement, a curriculum vita, and have three letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf.                              Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/ 8620 .  Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to:  Cherlyn Crees, Assistant to the Chair, ATTN: Lecturer Search, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, 1101 E. 10th Street, Bloomington, IN  47405-7007 or chcrees@indiana.edu  Applications received by January 10, 2020 will receive full consideration.  However, the search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.  Information about the department and the university is available at  http://www.psych.indiana.edu .  The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

Visiting Assistant Professor , Indiana University-Bloomington: The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is seeking to fill one position for a visiting assistant professor to teach undergraduate courses in the areas of Introductory, Cognitive, Social, Developmental, or Neuroscience.  Position will begin August 2020.  The ideal candidate will be an experienced instructor at the college level with an interest in adding value to the undergraduate program.  This will be a 1 year appointment, renewable for one additional year.  The teaching load is five courses a year.  Applicants should have an advanced degree, at the time of appointment (a PhD in Psychology or related field is preferred), and documented teaching experience.  Applicants should submit a letter of application that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a curriculum vita, and have three letters of recommendation.                                                                    Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/ 8615 .  Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to:  Cherlyn Crees, Assistant to the Chair, ATTN: Instructor Search, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, 1101 E. 10th Street, Bloomington, IN  47405-7007 or chcrees@indiana.edu.  Applications received by January 10, 2020 will receive full consideration.  However, the search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.  Information about the department and the university is available at  http://www.psych.indiana.edu .  The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars.   Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

ABOUT THE POSITION: We are seeking a full-time faculty colleague to join our Social Sciences department, who is committed to advancing the College’s mission by delivering high-quality courses that feature engaged learning, curricula, and pedagogy aligned to the needs of our students. The ideal candidate will have expertise in teaching a variety of psychology courses. We seek someone who brings a passion and commitment to teaching, advising, and collaboration. We are particularly interested in faculty committed to promoting and valuing diversity, and who bring a social justice perspective to social sciences in 21st century America. We seek a candidate who would bring valuable perspectives of underrepresented groups to our campus community. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES : Teach Principles of Psychology and a range of other psychology courses (such as Research Methods, Statistics for the Social Sciences, Developmental Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Personality Psychology, Social Psychology, and/or areas of special interest); Participate in curriculum development, and assessment strategies in support of academic program review; Provide academic advising for approximately 18 students; Maintain regular office hours; Contribute to program student learning outcomes assessment activities; Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and collaborate learning environment; Serve on college committees as elected or appointed; Participate in regularly scheduled departmental, divisional, and college meetings; and Perform other duties as assigned within the MCCC collective bargaining agreement. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in psychology, or closely related field; Successful experience teaching psychology at the college level; Demonstrated online teaching experience, or demonstrated commitment to integrating technology and pedagogy; Transdisciplinary expertise in how psychology impacts other fields and degree programs (criminal justice, education, health professions, human services, sociology, etc.); Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse abilities, needs, and concerns of community college students; Demonstrated commitment to the community college mission; and Commitment to fostering healthy collegial relationships within the department and throughout the college. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Earned doctorate (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.) in psychology; Experience with curriculum and program development in psychology; Experience teaching college level courses in a field related to psychology; Successful community college teaching experience; At least three years’ experience teaching a range of undergraduate psychology courses; Demonstrated commitment to building academic-community relationships; Demonstrated commitment to social justice, equity, and human rights issues; and Commitment to professional growth and development. EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to conduct a teaching demonstration and to provide a statement outlining their Teaching Philosophy. Please do not submit Teaching Philosophy statement until requested to do so. RANK AND SALARY:   Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience in keeping with the collective bargaining agreement. Anticipated salary range is $46,687 – 62,640.  The appointment salary is based on the classification compensation structure and it is unlikely the offered salary will be at or near the top of the range. START DATE:   August 2020 TO APPLY: In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online.   Create a Greenfield Community College account at http://gcc.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=118531 . You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration:  Resume Cover letter Contact information for 5 professional references When preparing your cover letter and resume, please refer to the minimum and preferred qualifications and, if applicable, include an equivalency statement.  Successful completion of a CORI check WILL be required as a condition of employment. Official copies of all academic transcripts will be required at the time of hire.  Review will begin with applications received up to and including January 10, 2020.  Additional applications may be submitted through February 10, 2020 and MIGHT be considered until the position is filled. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: Greenfield Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence.

Summary The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidate for a Behavioral Scientist (Program Director) position for the Cognitive Neurosciences Program, within the Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS), Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE), Alexandria, VA.     Responsibilities  The Cognitive Neuroscience Program focuses on highly novel theories, techniques and models directed toward enabling basic scientific understanding of a broad range of issues involving brain, cognition, and behavior. Applicants for the Program Director position are expected to be knowledgeable about the frontiers of cognitive neuroscience research including different data collection and stimulation techniques, multivariate and machine learning approaches, and integration of data across spatial and temporal dimensions. Familiarity with related developments in computational modeling, neuroinformatics, cyberinfrastructure, and open science are advantageous. The Program highly values the exploration of new methodologies, utilization of the latest analytic approaches, and the convergence of cutting edge techniques for addressing basic questions about human cognition. Program Director responsibilities include long-range planning and budget development for the Program, the administration of the merit review process and proposal recommendations, identification of strengths and weaknesses in a given field, assisting with preparation of press releases, feature articles and material describing advances in the research supported by the Program, and coordination and liaison with other programs in NSF, other Federal agencies and organizations. NSF Program Directors have an unparalleled opportunity and responsibility for carrying out the agency's mission to support research through a merit review process that promotes the progress of science, advances national welfare, and secures the national defense. The Program Director should have deep and broad knowledge of Cognitive Neuroscience, be committed to high standards, be receptive to new ideas, have good inter-personal skills, value fairness, and hold a high degree of personal integrity.   Please follow this link for more information about this position:  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/552172100

The Lab @ DC is seeking a Senior Data Scientist who can use their expertise in machine learning and causal inference to make a positive, lasting difference for DC residents. Join our team of Social Scientists, Data Scientists, and Operations Analysts at the forefront of evidence-based policy. Working within the Executive Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia, you will use insights from large administrative datasets to affect a variety of policy decisions in areas like  public safety ,  economic prosperity ,  housing and homelessness ,  public health , and  education . The Lab has the relationships and access to data in each of these policy areas to support this important work. As Senior Data Scientist, you will conduct original work and lead a small team of Data Scientists working towards shared goals for the District.Your contributions will directly inform decisions at the highest levels of DC government and allow you to see your impact on DC residents. What we’re looking for in a candidate: A drive to use skills in programming, statistics, and scientific communication to make a positive difference in DC residents’ lives, particularly for historically disadvantaged populations. Expertise in creatively determining which analytic approaches and computing techniques are most appropriate for a given dataset and policy or program need. At least a Master’s degree in computer science, data science, economics, statistics, mathematics, or other quantitative field. Expertise using R or Python (ideally, both) for descriptive statistics, predictive analytics, machine learning, causal inference, and other scientific methods to learn about and derive insights from the relationships within complex datasets. Experience accessing data through a variety of methods including APIs, SQL databases, SSH/SFTP. A plus for experience designing and building data infrastructure needs. Experience managing projects, including timelines and stakeholder conversations. A leader who can push both their team and data science in DC government forward. What’s in it for you: The opportunity to contribute to key policy and budgetary decisions. Skills to influence how policies and programs are designed across a range of important issues. The ability to shape the strategic direction for data science across DC government. Experience at the forefront of applied machine learning, data engineering, and field experiments. Use large record-level datasets - sometimes going back decades - from a city, county, and state (DC functions as all three) for the public good. Collaborating day-to-day with a tight-knit interdisciplinary team of nerds with a passion for public service. Publications (from tweet storms and blog posts to press and peer-reviewed journals). Presentations at academic, government, and industry conferences. You’ll submit your application through DCHR’s website. Here are some tips we recommend. Go to  careers.dc.gov  and Search for job ID “9134.” The position is located in the Office of the City Administrator. You will need to create a login, but after that you can save and return to your application at any time. In Step 6 “Education and Work Experience,” you need to complete only the “Work Experience” Section. We’ll get everything else from the Resume/CV you upload in Step 2. Please do not submit a cover letter or any supplemental materials (we don’t plan to read them). Please don’t hesitate to email  the.lab@dc.gov  if you have any questions or issues — we’re happy to troubleshoot. Apply by December 13  

Winona State University invites you to join our Community of Learners as an Instructor/Assistant Professor of Psychology.  This position is a one-year/fixed-term sabbatical replacement for the 2020-2021 academic year.  First duty day is August 17, 2020.  As a faculty member, you will be responsible for teaching undergraduate psychology courses within your area of expertise. Additionally, courses taught would include some combination of Introduction to Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Health Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and/or Psychological Testing & Measurement. Minimum qualifications for this position include (1) a PhD in Psychology (ABD may be considered); and (2) education and training sufficient to teach scientifically grounded Psychology courses such as Introduction to Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Health Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and/or Psychological Testing & Measurement. For a complete job description and information on applying for this position, please go to https://winona.peopleadmin.com . Review of applications begins 1/16/2020.   WSU is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

T-32 POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY: This position provides exposure to ongoing experimental research, focused on how maladaptive emotion regulation and its underlying autonomic psychophysiology impact on the onset, maintenance, recurrence, and other outcomes of depressive disorders. One of our projects uses a behavioral-economic model of decision making to study its association with emotion regulatory processes in samples at high- and low-risk for depression. Another study investigates daily emotion regulation behavior (EMA), laboratory based regulation, and attention processes among young adults at high- and low-risk for depression.  Supporting the current work is a unique, multi-level, longitudinal developmental psychopathology and experimental data base (including clinical, psychiatric, epidemiologic, psychophysiological, and self-rated variables) across the life span on several samples, focusing on risk for juvenile-onset depressive and mood disorders and their life-long impact on emotional and physical health. Post-doc training includes broad spectrum Psychiatry Department seminars, access to experts in various areas, developing a working knowledge of cardiac psychophysiology (autonomic nervous system processes) and its assessment, interfacing with other T32 trainees, and improving scientific and grant writing skills under the close mentorship of the Principal Investigator. The successful applicant will be expected to play an active and leading role in data analyses and publications. He/she also will share responsibility for coordinating ongoing studies, and if qualified, conduct some research clinical interviews with adults focused on DSM diagnoses. If appropriate, the trainee can receive clinical supervision that can be used toward licensing. Duties may include additional tasks across multiple projects. Requirements are: a doctorate in developmental psychopathology or clinical psychology or related field, 3+ years of research exposure, preferably to psychophysiological assessments and standardized clinical diagnostic procedures, and familiarity with the developmental, clinical, and experimental literature on depression. Excellent communication, problem-solving, time management, and writing skills are essential. A multi-year commitment is expected. Qualified candidates (USA citizens, green card holders) may submit their CV and three (3) letters of recommendation via email: to kovacs@pitt.edu or by regular mail to Dr. Maria Kovacs, Childhood Depression Research Program, 3811 O’Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA  15213. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative-Action and Equal Opportunity employer. (Nov.2019)  

The Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in neuroscience to begin Fall, 2020. The ideal candidate would have a research program in cognitive neuroscience, conducting research using human subjects and/or animal models, but any strong neuroscientist will be fully considered. Candidates should have a strong basic or translational neuroscience research background.  The successful applicant would be expected to add to the university’s growing neuroscience strength by mentoring and teaching graduate and undergraduate students, as well as contributing to planned expansions of the neuroscience curriculum across campus. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field, with significant postdoctoral experience. Candidates must display evidence of strong scholarly work, and existing or potential for extramural funding. Further, we are seeking an individual who is committed to fostering an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. The Department offers a B.A. in psychology.  The Department has 30 full-time faculty members with an APA-accredited clinical Ph.D. program and an experimental Ph.D. program with cognitive, developmental, neuroscience, and quantitative/experimental areas of study (https://www.unlv.edu/psychology/graduateprograms/phd-experimental-faculty).   Salary is competitive, and the position is contingent upon funding. UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 29,000 students and more than 3,000 faculty and staff that is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a research university with very high research activity. UNLV is the most ethnically diverse campus in the nation, with over 15,000 students from underrepresented groups. It has been designated as an Asian-American and Native-American, Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). UNLV offers a broad range of respected academic programs and has joined the top tier of national public research universities. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, building and fostering a culturally inclusive environment, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine.  UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.  For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu.   Applicants should submit a cover letter of interest, a detailed vita listing qualifications and experience, teaching statement, research statement, and the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications, because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. All materials should be submitted by January 13, 2020.  The review of materials will continue until the position is filled. Materials should be addressed to Dr. Joel Snyder, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted via online application at https://www.unlv.edu/jobs/openings (View Academic Faculty Openings; position R0119175). For assistance with UNLV’s online applicant portal, contact UNLV Employment Services at (702) 895-3504 or applicant.inquiry@unlv.edu.  UNLV is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity educator and employer committed to excellence through diversity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.  The university and department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. The department continues to implement initiatives in keeping with our commitment to issues related to multiculturalism and diversity in regard to organizational climate, teaching, and research. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups, and candidates whose teaching and/or research interests address issues of diversity are particularly encouraged to apply. Please visit our departmental website for more information: https://www.unlv.edu/psychology.

The Psychology Department invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position (PhD or ABD required), beginning July 1, 2020. The ideal candidate will have teaching experience at the college level. Area of research is open, but applicants with a background in neuroscience are particularly encouraged to apply. The teaching load will be the equivalent of five courses per year, including some combination of service courses (Introductory Psychology, Statistics, or Research Design), courses in the candidate’s specialty area, and supervision of senior research projects. The Psychology Department, consisting of nine faculty members, has a strong tradition of excellence in teaching and research and is housed in a state-of-the-art unified science center. Please visit our websites at https://academics.hamilton.edu/psychology and https://academics.hamilton.edu/neuroscience for additional information about the Psychology Department and interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program. Applicants should submit the following: (1) cover letter (addressed to Dr. Jennifer Borton, Psychology Department Chair), (2) curriculum vita, (3) statement of teaching philosophy and experience, (4) research statement, and (5) statement that describes how the candidate’s teaching, scholarship, and/or service would engage and sustain Hamilton’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. We seek candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with diverse student populations. Submit all materials to Interfolio at http://apply. interfolio .com/70388 . Candidates should arrange for submission of three letters of recommendation to Interfolio. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled.

The OCD and Related Disorders Program at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Harvard Medical School ( https://mghocd.org/ ), directed by Sabine Wilhelm, PhD, is seeking applicants for a full-time, 1-year postdoctoral fellowship focused on development and testing of technology-based interventions for a range of psychiatric conditions. The likely start date for this position is July 1, 2020. The MGH OCD and Related Disorders Program is a large, multidisciplinary clinical and research program within the vibrant Department of Psychiatry. Our program is comprised of psychologists, psychiatrists, pre-doctoral interns, postdoctoral fellows, post-bac research assistants, biostatisticians, undergraduate volunteers, and administrators. Through treatment studies and outpatient hospital visits, we treat hundreds of patients annually with obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, body-focused repetitive behavior disorders, Tourette syndrome and chronic tic disorders, and related conditions. We also have a wide portfolio of ongoing research studies that are supported by NIH, foundation grants, industry sponsors, and private donors. Much of our ongoing research is focused on the development and testing of CBT treatments and understanding predictors and mechanisms of treatment response. The postdoctoral fellow would be involved in a range of research activities within the program, which may include directing or co-directing industry-funded projects related to development and testing of novel digital CBT interventions for a range of psychiatric conditions, conducting clinical assessments in the context of randomized controlled trials, and supervising research assistants. The candidate would also join program-wide clinic and research meetings. The MGH OCD Program has an excellent track record in mentorship, and the candidate would receive research supervision and mentorship. Depending on the interest of the candidate, this position could also involve providing psychotherapy to hospital adult outpatients with OCD and related disorders under clinical supervision, to obtain hours required for clinical licensure. Candidates will have an appointment at Harvard Medical School and should have a PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology by the position start date. Candidates should have strong training in evidence-based treatments for psychiatric illnesses, including cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure with response prevention, completion of an APA-accredited internship by the position start date, and evidence of strong research training, as demonstrated by their CV. This position is for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Interested applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, and contact information for 3 references to Barbara Rosemberg, M.H.A. at brosemberg@mgh.harvard.edu . We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Position summary: Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, Professor Larisa Heiphetz, the Research Staff Assistant will support research activities in Columbia's Social and Moral Cognition Lab ( columbiasamclab.weebly.com ). Studies in the lab focus on children's and adults' moral cognition, with some studies investigating connections to religious cognition and/or to the criminal justice system. Typical responsibilities include assisting with creating stimuli, recruiting participants, coordinating data collection, organizing and maintaining participant database, ordering supplies and facilitating the preparation of forms and reports (e.g. IRB documentation). In addition to assisting with on-going projects, the lab manager will have an opportunity to develop his or her own studies.  This is a one-year position with the strong expectation of renewal for a second year and possibility of further renewals for additional years. Start date can be arranged with Professor Heiphetz and is expected to be sometime between June 1st, 2020, and September 1st, 2020. Review of applications will begin on December 15th, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit your application at the following link:  https://opportunities.columbia.edu/en-us/job/504367/research-staff-assistant . Please include your CV/resume; a 1-2 page cover letter describing prior research experience (if any) and future research goals; contact information for three professional references; and other information requested at the link (e.g., your name and contact information, etc.) Columbia University is an equal opportunity employer, and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply for this position.

VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY – PERSONALITY/DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY:   The Union College Department of Psychology seeks an excellent teacher-scholar specializing in personality and/or developmental psychology for a period of three years, with the possibility of extending to five.  The area of specialization is open, but the successful candidate will be able to offer our 200-level personality psychology course.  We will prioritize candidates who can also teach developmental courses.  An ability to teach statistics and introductory psychology would also be helpful.  Our new colleague might also contribute to the College’s general-education program by teaching a first-year preceptorial or sophomore research seminar.  These general-education courses are aimed at non-majors, focus on a topic of the faculty member’s choosing, and develop students’ writing, thinking, and secondary research skills.  We expect that our new colleague will establish and maintain a high-quality research program that involves undergraduate students.  PhD by appointment date preferred.  Union College recognizes the rich possibilities of interdisciplinary studies. The Psychology department currently provides support for the Gender Sexuality and Women’s Studies and Neuroscience programs. Candidates who can support these and/or other Interdisciplinary Studies programs, including those with cross cultural and community engagement interests, are encouraged to apply. Teaching load is two courses per ten-week trimester, six courses per academic year.  Salary and benefits are competitive. The College offers strong support for both teaching and research. Founded in 1795, Union College is a small, selective, private college with a history of excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and engineering.  Both the College and the department take great pride in offering our students rigorous and engaging learning experiences and the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research. The College is located in New York’s Capital Region, a metropolitan area of over one million people.  Our region offers affordable, livable neighborhoods and a variety of interesting cultural and recreational opportunities.  In addition, both New York City and Boston are located within a three-hour drive from campus. Union College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Our goal is not only to increase diversity, but to support a diverse environment in which people from varied backgrounds can succeed and thrive. As such, we welcome applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups. Applicants are encouraged to state in their cover letter how they will enhance the diversity of offerings and educational experiences if hired.  We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities who request such accommodations. We ask that candidates submit the following via our portal at http://jobs.union.edu : (1) an application letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) statements of teaching and research interests, (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness including any course evaluations and peer evaluations that are available, (5) evidence of scholarship including copies of peer-reviewed publications, and (6) a statement describing experience working with diverse student populations and/or the ability to contribute to a diverse community.  Questions may be directed to Linda Stanhope, chair of the search committee, at STANHOPL@union.edu.  Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2019.

NEUROSCIENCE, Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Psychology. The Department of Psychology at Colby College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Neuroscience to begin September 1, 2020. We believe the best way to learn the science of psychology is by engaging our faculty and students in a collaborative search for new knowledge about human cognition, emotion, and behavior. To this end, we have a unique curriculum that engages students in research at all levels.  The successful candidate will be expected to establish an active and sustained program of research that contributes to the global effort to advance psychological knowledge, to involve Colby’s exceptional undergraduates in that research, to become an active and engaged member of our academic community, and to teach with passion and a commitment to excellence. We are especially interested in candidates who will promote diversity, inclusion, and equity at Colby.    All areas of specialization will be considered and applicants should have a strong commitment to the study of behavior. We are particularly interested in applicants with a research focus in cognitive or clinical neuroscience and, additionally, seek candidates who are committed to open and reproducible science and who have research interests that would be compatible with and complementary to the current research programs in the department. Teaching responsibilities for this tenure-track position include introductory and advanced courses in the candidate’s area of training, participation in a team-taught introduction to psychology course, and supervision of student independent research. The ability to contribute to the department’s methodology and statistics offerings is desirable. For more information about the department, please see our web site at http://www.colby.edu/psychology. Colby is a highly selective liberal arts college recognized for excellence in undergraduate education and close student-faculty interaction.   Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, a summary of teaching evaluations, copies of publications or in-press manuscripts, and three letters of recommendation through Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/68147 . Review of applications will begin October 25, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about this search should be directed to Dr. Melissa Glenn: psychologysearch@colby.edu.   Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes employment decisions on the basis of the individual's qualifications to contribute to Colby's educational objectives and institutional needs. Colby College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or veteran’s status in employment or in our educational programs. Colby is an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and encourages applications from qualified persons of color, women, persons with disabilities, military veterans and members of other under-represented groups. Colby complies with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in an institution’s education programs and activities. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to Colby’s Title IX coordinator or to the federal Office of Civil Rights. For more information about the College, please visit our website: www.colby.edu.