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The Department of Psychological Science at the University of Mary Washington invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Psychology beginning August 16, 2020. We seek applicants who have a demonstrated ability and a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates and including them in productive research in any topic within Cognitive Psychology. Teaching responsibilities emphasize courses in cognitive psychology.  Preference will be given to candidates also able to teach cognitive neuroscience, cognitive science and/or learning. Candidates should also be prepared to teach service courses for the department (e.g., General Psychology, Statistics, Research Methods). The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Psychology by August 16, 2020. Highly qualified candidates will be able to demonstrate dedication to effective teaching and high-impact learning in an inclusive environment that embraces diverse talents and backgrounds. The successful candidate can look forward to joining a faculty committed to engaging undergraduates in research both inside and outside of the classroom. The department has an active chapter of Psi Chi recognized at the national level and a robust program for undergraduates to develop professionally through participation in research teams and an annual research symposium. To apply, please submit the following materials electronically to https://careers.umw.edu position #F00307: a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching interests (including the courses from our curriculum that you would be able to teach), a statement of research interests (including how you would involve undergraduates in your research endeavors), names and contact information for three references, an unofficial graduate transcript, and any materials that show evidence of effective teaching (e.g., syllabi, sample assignments, sample exams, teaching evaluations, etc.). The University of Mary Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to these core principles. Deadline for receipt of materials is October 18, 2019.  Send e-mail inquiries to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. David Rettinger at dretting@umw.edu . For more information about our department and this position see http://cas.umw.edu/psychology .  

Postdoctoral Fellowship The Richard and Edith Strauss Clinical Fellowship in Communication Sciences & Disorders We are seeking clinician-scientists for this prestigious fellowship to investigate human communication sciences and disorders. Eligibility includes:    > clinical credentials in speech-language Pathology or Audiology or a related field.    > any citizenship    > PhD in communication Sciences & Disorders or related fields is preferred but we will        consider applicants without a doctoral degree who propose a project that is well aligned with the program objectives. Start date: January 2020             The award value is $35K and may be renewed for a second year. A $2500 allowance for research-related expenses (e.g. conference travel) is also included.            The clinical professional will develop and implement a research project in collaboration with one or more faculty within the school. Our objective is support research activities that lead to advances in clinical practice or training or provide new findings that may launch an ongoing clinical research project. Applicants are encouraged to work with SCSD faculty in developing a brief (2-page) proposal that includes the following: Relevant background Specific aims, i.e. research question or hypothesis Brief description of methodology Comment on feasibility of the project – including possible difficulties Expected outcomes (wrt knowledge gained and/or training involved) SCSD faculty who will be involved Comments on the specific roles of the applicant and SCSD faculty who will be involved To apply, please submit a CV and along with your project proposal, and the names and contact information for two referees, by Oct 31 2019 to the Graduate Program Director .

The Psychology Department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is recruiting a tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in quantitative methods to begin August 2020. Qualifications include a Ph.D. or equivalent in any area of psychology or a related field, and a record of achievement in research and teaching. Applicants should have quantitative and computational skills to build on strengths in the Department of Psychology and the newly established Rural Drug Abuse Research (RDAR) Center. We particularly welcome applicants with expertise in cutting-edge methodologies including network analysis, simulation techniques, Bayesian methods, big data analytics, complex power analysis, and Item Response Theory. Knowledge of programming in packages such as R and Python is desirable as well. Responsibilities include maintaining an active program of research, including pursuit of external funding, teaching quantitative courses, and a willingness to serve as a quantitative consultant to Department and Center faculty and students. The Department of Psychology has a strong commitment to principles of diversity and actively encourages applications from groups underrepresented in higher education. Review of applications will begin September 17, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. To be considered for the position, please go to: http://employment.unl.edu , requisition F_190134, and click on “Apply to this job.” Candidates should attach a cover letter expressing interest in the position, their curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, up to three relevant publications, and contact information for three references. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, dual careers, and does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.  http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination .

Professor of Management & Organizations (Open Rank) The Management and Organizations Department of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions. We are primarily interested in applications at the rank of Assistant Professor, but we will also consider outstanding candidates at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in topics relevant to management or organizations and provide evidence of outstanding research potential and an ability to enhance the department’s research and teaching portfolio. The department supports diverse approaches to research, grounded in psychology, sociology, organizational behavior and theory, strategic management and behavioral data science. A PhD or equivalent degree must be in hand or expected by employment start date. Information about the department can be found on our   website . Further inquiries about the position can be directed to MORSrecruiting@kellogg.northwestern.edu . Please apply at:   https://facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu/apply/NTA2 To apply, please submit the following: A brief cover letter, a current CV, a research statement, one to three publications or working papers, and three letters of recommendation. For full consideration, all application materials must be received by October 1, 2019. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

The Reed College Psychology Department seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in HUMAN COGNITION to begin August 2020. The selected individual will teach four courses (two each semester), including a team-taught introductory psychology course with lab, a core course in human cognition, and two additional seminars. At least one course in addition to the introductory course must include a laboratory component. The person will also supervise year-long senior thesis projects. Candidates must have completed their PhD by August 2020. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach introductory statistics. Reed College is a community that believes that cultural diversity is essential to the excellence of our academic program. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Reed values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.   Applications should include a letter of application, a CV, statements of research and teaching interests, three letters of recommendation, and any other materials that will help us assess the candidate's research and teaching experience. In your letter of application, please address how your scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and/or community service might support Reed College's commitment to diversity and inclusion articulated in the College's diversity statement ( http://www.reed.edu/diversity/ ).   Review of applications will begin on October 14, 2019. Send materials to Kristen G. Anderson, PhD., chair of the search committee, at http://apply.interfolio.com/66765 .  

Shenandoah University’s College of Arts and Sciences is accepting applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology beginning August 2020.  This is a full-time benefited faculty position located at our main campus in Winchester, Virginia.  Responsibilities The Psychology Department welcomes applicants for a career-contract Assistant/Associate Professor position in cognitive psychology and/or neuroscience. Candidates will be expected to teach courses in General Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Sensation and Perception, and Research Methods, with preference given to candidates also able to teach new or additional existing courses in Psychology curriculum. The expected teaching load is four courses per semester, with course release available for scholarship. Shenandoah University prioritizes quality teaching, but a research program incorporating undergraduates is encouraged. All faculty at Shenandoah University are expected to perform community and university service, serve as student advisors, and continue as active scholars in their fields. Qualifications A Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology or related field is required by the appointment date. (A.B.D. acceptable if Ph.D. earned by start date). Candidates should have experience teaching undergraduate psychology. Complete application submissions will include a cover letter with details of teaching experience and relevant graduate credits, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.  The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected. A pre-employment background check will be required. If the job requires driving for University business, a satisfactory driving record will also be required. --- Click   HERE   to apply for this position.  At the resulting page, click one of the “Resume/CV” button choices in the “Apply” box at the bottom of the posting to input your information.  If this is the first time you will have applied to a Shenandoah University position using this process, please choose the “New” option.  Be prepared to upload the previously referenced documents as you go through this process. Shenandoah University prohibits discrimination against and harassment of any employee or any applicant for employment because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. 

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Psychology: The Department of Psychology & Neuroscience at North Central College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Social, Cultural, or Industrial/Organizational Psychology beginning September 1, 2020. A Ph.D. is required and appointment at the assistant professor level is anticipated. The successful candidate will teach Research Methods and specialty courses in their area. Applicants must demonstrate potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring and commitment to scholarship that includes collaborative research with undergraduates. The department is housed in our new, state-of-the-art Wentz Science Center. Review of applications begins October 1, 2019. Applicants who will enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. Please visit link below for more details and to apply. https://northcentralcollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/6603

The School of Statistics and Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the area of statistics/quantitative psychology, to begin fall semester 2020 (August 31, 2020). Appointment will be 100% time over the nine-month academic year (late-August to late-May) at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor, depending on qualifications and experience and consistent with collegiate and University policy.   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. in Statistics, Quantitative Psychology/Psychometrics, or a related field is required by the start date of the appointment.   PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates with an established research record and college/university-level teaching experience are preferred. Candidates with advanced training in both Statistics and Psychology (e.g., graduate degrees in both) are preferred. Our student body is increasingly diverse (across gender, race/ethnicity, first generation college, income), and candidates with a demonstrated interest in teaching and mentoring a diverse student body are preferred.  Candidates will be evaluated according to the overall quality of their academic preparation and scholarly work and relevance to the position, evidence of research ability, evidence of commitment to teaching students from a variety of cultures and skills as a teacher, and strength of recommendations.    ABOUT THE JOB:  This position will be a joint appointment in the School of Statistics and Department of Psychology, with tenure home in the School of Statistics. The holder of this position will join a strong core of statisticians in the School with interests in quantitative psychology as well as be a member of the Quantitative/ Psychometric Methods group in the Department of Psychology. The precise area of specialization is open, but some areas of interest include statistics of neuroimaging, multivariate analysis, behavioral genetics, psychometrics, Bayesian methods, experimental design, causal inference, and item response theory. The percentage of work effort devoted to each unit will be determined in consultation with the candidate but is expected to be approximately 50% in each, although it may vary from year to year. We are committed to attracting candidates from historically under-represented groups knowing that diversity enriches the academic experience and provides a base for innovation.  Faculty in the College of Liberal Arts are expected to maintain an active research program, develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute service appropriate for the rank of the appointment to the department, college, University, and profession. The Standards for Promotion and Tenure in the School of Statistics and the Department of Psychology are available at https://faculty.umn.edu/sites/faculty.umn.edu/files/statistics.pdf and https://faculty.umn.edu/sites/faculty.umn.edu/files/psych.pdf respectively. The position has tenure home in Statistics, so the School of Statistics standards are primary. The Workload Principles and Guidelines for Regular Faculty in the College of Liberal Arts are available at: https://neighborhood.cla.umn.edu/college-knowledge/workload-principles-and-guidelines . The University seeks to offer a family-friendly environment, including parental leave, and tenure policy allows extension of the tenure probationary period for the birth/adoption of a child.    ABOUT THE DEPARTMENTS: The Department of Psychology and the School of Statistics continue to rank among the top academic departments in the nation and throughout the world. Psychology has 44 core faculty members and graduate programs in Clinical Science and Psychopathology Research; Cognitive and Brain Sciences; Counseling Psychology; Industrial/Organizational Psychology; Personality­ Individual Differences­ Behavioral Genetics; Quantitative/Psychometric Methods; and Social Psychology. The School of Statistics has 19 faculty members with strengths in theoretical, applied and computational statistics. The School of Statistics offers programs leading to B.A., B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees, and the Department of Psychology offers programs leading to B.A., B.S., and Ph.D. degrees. Both departments are strongly committed to diversity and providing a productive and supportive environment for all faculty, staff, and students. For more information, please visit the departmental websites: https://cla.umn.edu/statistics or https://cla.umn.edu/psychology .   ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS:  Established in 1868, the College of Liberal Arts supports the University of Minnesota's land-grant mission as home to disciplines in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The College of Liberal Arts values diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives as key to innovation and excellent education:  https://cla.umn.edu . The College of Liberal Arts is committed to intellectual freedom, the pursuit of new knowledge, and the belief that the liberal arts are the foundation of academic learning. CLA prepares students to be independent and original thinkers, innovators in their chosen fields; to create meaning in their lives and in their life's work; and to become productive citizens and leaders in their communities and the world   APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Applications must be submitted online; go to https://employment.umn.edu and search for 331887. Select the position, click on the "Apply,” and follow the instructions. You will have an opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and CV. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your “My Activities” page and uploading documents there. The following materials must be attached to your online application: 1) a cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) samples of written work; 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness or a commitment to teaching; 5) a statement of research interests; and 6) a statement of teaching philosophy. Applicants are invited to describe in the cover letter their experiences with a diverse student body. In addition to the material submitted electronically, applicants are asked to arrange for THREE letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the School of Statistics. The letters of recommendation may be e-mailed to statsoffice@umn.edu or mailed directly to: Professor Gary W. Oehlert, Search Committee Chair School of Statistics, University of Minnesota 313 Ford Hall 224 Church St SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 Additional materials may be requested from candidates at a future date. Application review will begin October 15, 2019, but we will continue to review applications until the position is filled.   DIVERSITY:  The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu .   BACKGROUND CHECK: Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.   ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.