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POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATE – Preschool RULER IES Project, Early Childhood Team The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence (https://www.ycei.org), 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 join the Early Childhood Team to work on a multi-year project, RULER for Preschool, funded by the Institute for Education Sciences (IES; PI Dr. Craig Bailey). This six-year project (2018-2024) is designed to test whether RULER for Preschool, a whole-school approach aiming to promote emotional intelligence for preschool-aged children and early childhood...

POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATE – Emotion Understanding and Psychological Well-Being Project Team 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 join our Emotion Understanding and Psychological Well-Being research team. This team is working on an innovative, multi-year initiative funded by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and Wend Ventures. The goal of...

The Department of Psychological Science at the University of Mary Washington invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in Psychology with a focus on developmental psychology beginning August 16, 2021. We seek applicants who have a strong commitment to teaching undergraduate students. We welcome applications from those with substantial teaching experience, but this position is also very appropriate for those with less teaching experience who wish to develop their skills in this domain through a focused teaching position. Teaching responsibilities emphasize courses in developmental psychology, with a preference for candidates able to teach adolescent to emerging adult development and/or the psychology of aging. The department has a particular interest in candidates who could expand our offerings with a special topics seminar in multicultural and/cross-cultural psychology. Visiting professors may also teach service courses for the department (e.g.,...

The Department of Psychology at Hanover College invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position in Developmental Psychology.  The appointment will begin in the Fall of the 2021 academic year.  Ph.D. preferred; ABD considered.  Teaching responsibilities include childhood & adolescence, research methods, adulthood & aging, and supervision of undergraduate research. The College is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment.  Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Application, in PDF format, should include application letter, vita, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, transcripts, and three reference letters, including contact information, addressed to Dr. Stephen Dine Young, Chair, Psychology Search.  To apply and upload...

POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATE – Adolescent Initiatives Team   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 join the Adolescent Initiatives Team. This team works on a range of projects including the development and testing of the RULER Approach and the inspirED program: two complementary social emotional learning initiatives for middle and high schools. The team is also building several innovative assessments for secondary school students; (1) a web-based app designed to measure student perceptions of...

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Adolescent Initiatives Team   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  Postdoctoral Associate  to join the Adolescent Initiatives Team (PIs: Drs. Jessica Hoffmann and Rachel Baumsteiger). This team works on a range of projects, including (1) the development of a web-based app designed to measure students’ perceptions of school climate; (2) the development of a tool designed to assess students’ momentary emotions and emotion regulation at school; and, (3) the development and testing of the RULER and...

BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE, Visiting Assistant Professor in Psychology. The Department of Psychology at Colby College invites applications for a one-year, full-time position in Behavioral Neuroscience to begin September 1, 2021, with the possibility of successive appointments for up to three years. Teaching responsibilities for this 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 specific area of research is open and we are especially interested in candidates who conduct research using rat models. The successful candidate will have use of our state-of-the art vivarium, laboratory spaces and equipment, along with financial support for research including paid student research assistants and a full-time lab and research coordinator. We seek applicants who have research interests that would be compatible with and complementary to...

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University invites applications for a two-year post-doctoral scholar position. The post-doctoral scholar will work with Dr. Mary Murphy and her graduate and undergraduate students on new and existing grant-funded projects aimed at understanding the role of identity and group membership in shaping academic, behavioral, and well-being outcomes. The postdoctoral fellow will also have the opportunity to develop their own projects. Desired qualifications include: a PhD in psychology or related field; statistical expertise including multilevel modeling with nested and longitudinal designs, demonstrated evidence of research productivity and academic writing; strong communication and interpersonal skills; and a passion for novel research in the areas of identity threat, stereotyping and prejudice, and organizational mindset in education and/or organizational settings. Salary is competitive.  Start date is flexible and can...

The Psychology Department at the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) invites applications for a full-time, one-year term position in Psychology at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, beginning August 2021. The Psychology Department is a collegial and engaged team of teacher-scholars with a broad range of specializations. The department's mission is to provide our students with an active and interactive learning experience focused on the science and practice of psychology. Faculty are dedicated to providing an environment that models a passion for learning and scholarship, using pedagogical methods that are innovative and anchored in research. It is our goal to prepare students who think critically and reflectively, engage others from all backgrounds with empathy and understanding, and use their knowledge of psychology to maximize their own personal development and promote the common good. Small class sizes of 16-30 students and the Psychology...

Francis Marion University invites applications for a Director of Counseling and Testing who will provide clinical services that meet the mental health needs of a diverse student body. The Office of Counseling and Testing (OCT) is the primary mental health service for Francis Marion University students providing services to help students cope with college and life pressures that threaten persistence in college and enhance or learn skills that optimize personal effectiveness. The Director of the OCT provides strong leadership and an innovative vision for the mental health of our students.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Develops long-range plans and objectives for the Counseling and Testing Center Responsible for the development and monitoring of all budgetary matters for the Office of Counseling and Testing Center program Works with the University community to ensure timely response to all student-counseling needs Provides screening, assessment, and...