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Reporting directly to the Chief Scientific Officer in the science directorate, the incumbent is responsible for advancing psychology as a science and as a means to promote human welfare through interactions with federal policymakers across government. Primary aims are to enhance federal support for psychological science and to promote evidence-based public policy informed by psychological science. Required Qualifications: Master’s or doctoral degree in psychology, other scientific field, or policy required.  (Doctoral degree preferred.) Five years of relevant experience in policy, regulatory, or advocacy work required.  Doctoral degree can substitute for up to 3 years of experience. Microsoft Office suite of programs. Responsibilities: Influence research policies within research funding agencies to ensure a positive outcome for psychological science. Develop and implement strategies for increasing the share of federal funding dedicated to psychological and behavioral research; for increasing the visibility and understanding of psychological science within research funding agencies and ensuring that psychological scientists are represented within the peer review, policymaking and advisory committee structures.   Implement these strategies by meeting with, providing research for, and representing APA policies to institute and agency directors, program staff, and Executive branch policymakers. In collaboration with the Chief Advocacy Officer and Advocacy Office staff, influence public policy-making activities on Capitol Hill to ensure positive outcomes for psychological science and to promote evidence-based policy decisions. Develop and implement strategies for increasing the share of federal funding dedicated to psychological and behavioral research; for increasing the visibility and understanding of psychological science among public policymakers; and for enhancing the utilization of psychological research by policymakers. Implement these strategies by meeting with, providing research for, and representing APA policies to Members of Congress and their professional staff members. Undertake special projects such as scientific exhibitions and congressional briefings to demonstrate the science of psychology and educate congressional policymakers. Establish and maintain a network of contacts with other professional, consumer, scientific, provider, and government-related health organizations and coalitions, both to strengthen APA's ability to influence public policy as part of a group, and to ensure that APA's interests are fully represented in the agendas of such coalitions. Research and write: legislative proposals, amendments and report language; congressional testimony to be presented by APA members; APA position papers, statements, briefing sheets, newsletter articles, and grassroots action alerts; official comments to federal agencies on proposed regulatory action; and correspondence to key lawmakers from the APA Chief Executive Officer and Chief Scientific Officer. Develop and distribute other documents that represent APA's views on various legislative, regulatory and/or scientific or public interest issues to Congress, federal agencies, other organizations, and the public. Consult and coordinate with relevant APA members, and APA headquarters staff in the development of APA positions and policy strategies; write papers, memoranda, briefing materials, statements, and other documents to keep these individuals fully informed on the status of legislative and regulatory initiatives undertaken. Serve as liaison to APA divisions with relevance to the designees assigned portfolio. Create or enhance opportunities for scientific psychologists to participate in federal advocacy by planning and undertaking federal advocacy training sessions, identifying experts to provide testimony or to visit key policymakers. Build ad hoc networks of scientists who can serve as advisers on technical aspects of legislation or policy. Other duties as assigned. Location: The American Psychological Association, located at 750 First St NE, Washington D.C., was named a 2014 recipient of the Washington Post Top Workplace. It is metro accessible from the Red Line. Application Instructions: Qualified candidates must apply online through APA’s applicant system and attach a cover letter and resume specifying your salary expectations. Applications that are submitted without both documents are considered incomplete and will not be reviewed for consideration. Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. Please make sure to check your Spam folder if you do not receive an email from us. The American Psychological Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected categories covered under local law.

California State University San Marcos expects to hire a tenure-track assistant professor of psychology for Fall 2020. Scholars with any substantive focus within the field of neuropsychology are encouraged to apply.  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuropsychology or a related field prior to date of appointment (ABD applicants accepted; PhD required by August 2020) Active research program in neuropsychology that serves as a training opportunity for students Demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence at the university level (e.g., student evaluations/summaries, peer observation summaries) Ability/interest in teaching courses in neuropsychology Able to supervise Master’s theses      DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Evidence of research productivity Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds Demonstrated intercultural competence with diverse groups in teaching, research and/or service.  APPLICATION:  All applications must include: A completed Faculty Application Cover letter that address the above minimum and desired/preferred qualifications. Curriculum vitae statement of research interests statement of teaching philosophy reprints/preprints of up to three representative publications Evidence of teaching success at the university level (e.g., student evaluations/summaries, peer observation summaries) arrange for three current letters of recommendation to be submitted  Submit application materials and direct any inquiries to: NEUROPSYCTT1920@csusm.edu  A review of applications will begin on January 06, 2019 ; however, the position will be open until filled. The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.   This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.   CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit http://www.csusm.edu/facultyopportunities   for more information.   California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.   The person holding this position is considered a limited 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.

Universal Psychological Services, Inc . A psychological assistant post-doc position is now available to join our team. Available to start immediately! The primary function of the Psychological Assistant is to assist the attending psychologist with patient care in Adult Treatment Therapy. Duties may include evaluation of patients, Administering Psychological Assessments, Report writing, and the provision of direct patient services.   Qualifications   : D or Psy.D Eligible for psych assistant number or has one preferred Able travel to city of industry and/or Orange once a week. Knowledge of state regulations about ethics, treatment, patient rights and confidentiality-Experience in chronic pain, medical settings, multidisciplinary team desired   Compensation: Competitive Salary with experience and location.

Postdoctoral Research Associate at Purdue University Position Summary Seeking to hire one or two postdoctoral researchers to collaborate with me across two grants on preschool children’s mathematical language development. One project is a National Science Foundation funded grant evaluating the impacts of mathematical language instruction on mathematics and spatial skills in preschool children. The other project is the final stages of evaluating a parent implemented mathematical language intervention for monolingual English speakers and dual language learners. The positions have the potential to be for up to two or three years depending on performance.   Responsibilities may include: intervention development, manuscript preparation, project management, presentation of findings, development of coding schemes for video and audio recordings, and development and implementation of dissemination events for families and schools. A core part of one of the projects will be preparation of a registered report, thus, interest and knowledge of open science practices are desired.   Start date is negotiable, but preferred start is no later than August 15th, 2020.   For best consideration, applications should be submitted by January 4, 2020. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter that describes your interests and fit with the position, CV, a scholarly writing sample, and names and contact information of three references. Questions can be directed to Dr. David Purpura ( purpura@purdue.edu ). To apply, please go to   Purdue's Employment Website  and complete the online application process.   Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. A background check will be required for employment in this position.  Education Required Qualifications • PhD in Education, Psychology, Human Development, Communication Disorders, or related field completed by the start of the employment • Background expertise in early mathematics development and/or language development Experience Additional Desired Qualifications • Ability to work collaboratively with a research team • Experience developing or implementing interventions with schools or families • Knowledge of multilevel modeling • Fluency in Spanish is beneficial but not required

The Social & Affective Neuroscience Lab at Brown University (Lab Director : Oriel FeldmanHall) invites applications for a full-time lab manager / research assistant. Job Description: Primary responsibilities include: (1) data acquisition using behavioral, psychophysiological, and brain imaging techniques (2) subject recruitment and screening; (3) management and analysis of datasets; and (4) managing the lab and performing administrative duties, including IRB documentation. Education and Experience Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, cognitive science, computer science, neuroscience or related field is required. 1-2 years of related research experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered). Job Competencies An ability to work independently with good judgment Organizational and time management skills is required Proficiency with Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Qualtrics is required A high degree of familiarity with programs such as Eprime, SPSS, R, Matlab, SPM (or FSL), Acqknowledge and BIOPAC systems is especially valued but not required Possess a willingness and ability to support and promote a diverse and inclusive campus community Background Check All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal  background  check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University. 

The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University is seeking a full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology. For this position, we are interested in researchers whose research uses new computational techniques to examine issues that intersect cognitive and social psychology . The current position seeks to build on a recently established, ASU-wide research cluster – Behavioral Data Science. Preference will be given to candidates who can collaborate with existing Psychology faculty and whose research interests supplement our emerging strengths in exploring large-scale naturalistic and experimentally collected data within a data science framework to generate new insights about underlying psychological processes. The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences is presently in a period of expansion and innovation around new initiatives and programs in Psychology, including Behavioral Data Science, Forensic Psychology, and Resilience in Social Environments. Since Fall 2017, the School has added ten new tenured/tenure-track faculty, including two new tenure-track faculty in Psychology. This academic year, the School has been approved to recruit seven additional tenured/tenure-track faculty, including three new tenured / tenure-track faculty in Psychology. Required Qualifications: The successful candidate must: a) have a doctoral degree in psychology or a related field by the time of appointment b) a research agenda that focuses in applying the latest advances in data science and computational modeling to an area related to cognitive and experimental psychology c) demonstrate excellence in research commensurate with appointment at the level of Assistant Professor at ASU Desired Qualifications: a) Priority will be given to scholars currently at the Assistant Professor level b) Evidence of experience or interest in teaching in areas related to cognitive psychology and data science c) Research interests that align with current faculty in the Behavioral Data Science research cluster d) Desire or willingness to teach quantitative methods or analysis at the undergraduate or graduate level e) Evidence of the potential to establish a strong, externally-funded research program f) Experience teaching and mentoring students to conduct research at the undergraduate and/or graduate level g) Demonstrate experience in promoting interdisciplinary collaborations in research h) Experience contributing to curricular and program development i) Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including first generation students More information about ASU’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences can be found at https://newcollege.asu.edu/directory/sbs ; more information about ASU’s New College ofInterdisciplinary Arts and Sciences can be found at http://newcollege.asu.edu Information on Behavioral Data Science can be found at http://newcollege.asu.edu/bds . Arizona State University is deeply committed to positioning itself as one of the great new universities by seeking to build excellence, enhance educational access and have an impact on our community, state, nation and the world. To do that requires our faculty and staff to reflect the intellectual, ethnic and cultural diversity of our nation and world so that our students learn from the broadest perspectives, and we engage in the advancement of knowledge with the most inclusive understanding possible of the issues we are addressing through our scholarly activities. New College strives to uphold values of cultural and intellectual diversity and to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where all can thrive, share ideas, and pursue their goals. Deadline: December 20, 2019. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Application procedure: Applications will only be accepted electronically via Interfolio: apply.interfolio.com/70624 Requested material will include: 1) a short cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) two representative publications (either published or unpublished); 4) the names and contact information for three references; and, 5) a research statement that addresses current research accomplishments and future research plans. In the research statement, candidates are strongly encouraged to discuss how they have pursued and/or plan to pursue open and reproducible science. And, since the Behavioral Data Science cluster strongly embraces the values of promoting and fostering inclusive environments that extend equal opportunities to students of diverse backgrounds, the research statement should also include any tangible examples of how these values have been adopted and/or will be adopted in research and the training of students in scientific methods. ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check. In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. ASU's full non-discrimination statement (ACD 401) and Title IX policy are located at https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html  and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX .

Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure-track) joint position in Psychology and Africana Studies, with tenure-home in Psychology, to start in Fall 2020. The search committee is interested in candidates conducting either basic or applied research in diversity science, which extends the boundaries of current psychological theory and creates new discoveries about the unique psychological processes relevant to the experiences of diverse populations. We are especially interested in candidates whose research addresses disparities in mental health access and care. This focus may be broadly interpreted, including identifying trends, causes, and remedies to the disparities in mental health services. This may also include understanding the barriers in receiving needed mental health care; the potential developmental, cognitive, neural, and physiological processes that serve as important markers of mental health in different cultures; or the development of empirically based strategies for reducing disparities in mental health access and outcomes. The successful candidate will join a productive, enthusiastic and interactive faculty and will contribute to both undergraduate and doctoral student supervision and instruction. Binghamton University strongly supports and encourages trans- and inter-disciplinary collaborations across departments and colleges. Both the departments of Africana Studies and Psychology are in the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences. Harpur College is spearheading a new multi-year cluster hire initiative in the thematic area "Critical Studies in Race and Inequality." Harpur seeks to build a network of scholars who are committed to conducting research on race, racism, ethnicity, social justice, power, and structures of inequality in their diverse fields of specialization. The College is particularly interested in appointing faculty members who are deeply connected to and integrated into the communities that they study, as a means to build on the strong tradition of engaged scholarship at Binghamton University. More information about this initiative is located on the Cluster Hire webpage:   https://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/research/cluster-hire.html The Departments of Africana Studies and Psychology are dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment. Potential applicants who share this goal, especially underrepresented minorities, women and persons with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply. Binghamton University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Clinical Psychologist Category  Physicians Schedule  1.0 FTE Facility  Livingston HealthCare Department  Clinic Job Description Job Summary: The full-time board-certified Clinical Psychologist will work as a consultant with the Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) team to provide comprehensive team-based primary care. The Clinical Psychologist will work within a defined scope of practice and provide the following services to Park High School students and Livingston HealthCare patients: work closely with primary care medical staff and LCSW staff to provide consultations, psychological assessment and diagnostic testing, diagnosis and individual therapy, case management services, referral, and follow-up for acute, chronic clients and/or patients, and consultation with outside facilities and/or agencies. Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities: Diagnoses or evaluates mental and emotional disorders of individuals and administers programs of treatment; interviews patients in clinics, hospitals, and school settings. Observes patients in various situations; selects, administers, and interprets intelligence, personality, or other psychological tests to diagnose disorders and formulate plans of treatment, and provides consultation to other mental health professionals with regard to test results. Treats psychological disorders to effect improved adjustments utilizing various psychological techniques; selects appropriate treatment approach and plans frequency, intensity, and duration of individual therapies. Available for inpatient consultations at Livingston HealthCare during regular work days. Assesses patient progress and modifies treatment programs accordingly; communicates with and counsels family members as appropriate. Documents therapy in accordance with policies and procedures regarding medical records; implements and adheres to policies which ensure patient confidentiality. Guides and contributes to organization response to crisis intervention in situations requiring immediate psychological treatment. Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings, clinician meetings, and workshops to enhance professional development and maintain currency of methodology and techniques. Provides psychological consultations to other mental health professionals within hospitals, clinics, and other community based agencies with regard to clients and/or patient care. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Additional Responsibilities: When appropriate, seeks support from and reports directly to physician. Example: CMO or Psychiatrist for complex clinical or medical matters. Qualifications Qualifications (required): Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology. Psychometric testing experience. Must have a mature personality, sense of responsibility and integrity. Must be flexible and willing to learn new skills. Must be level headed and calm in emergencies and under stress. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public. Able to communicate clearly, both verbal and written. Strong personal initiative required. In all matters, this person shall observe the confidentiality of patient records and information. Additional Desirable Qualifications: Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Focus in Pediatric Psychology Experience with psychological assessment and treatment of a wide range of mental health problems of varying severity and complexity. Proficient with psychological therapies and risk assessment. Proficient with planning and performing psychological interventions. Current awareness of developments in relevant fields. Ability to maintain and complete clinical documentation consistently. To apply visit www.livingstonhealthcare.org/careers  and search for Clinical Psychologist

Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology, tenure-track, beginning in August 2020. The College seeks a new faculty member to teach a wide variety of undergraduate psychology courses while developing research opportunities suitable for the inclusion of undergraduate psychology majors. Applications are especially welcomed from those committed to teaching, who value liberal learning, and are prepared to teach Psychological Assessment, Research Methods, Industrial and/or Cognitive Psychology, as well as courses in areas of personal interest.  Requirements include a Ph.D. in Psychology and teaching experience teaching at the college level.  The successful candidate will need to support the Holy Cross Mission and Catholic identity of the College and its expectation of service to the institution and surrounding community.  Send one .pdf file containing a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts to hrjobs@kings.edu .  Three letters of recommendation must also be provided to receive full consideration.  Applications preferred by February 1, 2020.  Only complete applications will be reviewed. King’s College is a private, Catholic, teaching college of the liberal arts & sciences and pre-professional programs sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross.  The College serves over 2400 FT & PT undergraduate & graduate students.  A rigorous core curriculum provides the foundation for all majors.  The College is located near downtown Wilkes-Barre, on the edge of the Pocono Mountains.  King’s is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty and student body and welcomes applications from persons of traditionally under-represented groups.  EOE www.kings.edu