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MULTIPLE, TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI. The Department of Psychology at The University of Mississippi anticipates hiring two faculty in SOCIAL or COGNITIVE . The area of research specialization is open, but we anticipate that at least one of these hires will join a cluster of psychology faculty focused on health issues, diversity science, or developmental perspectives in social or cognitive psychology.  Applicants for all positions must be willing to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses and be willing to recruit and mentor graduate students. Applicants should have a record of research productivity and a plan for developing and maintaining a substantive research program that could attract external funding. The successful candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment in August 2020.  The university is located in Oxford, which is regularly ranked as one of the top small college towns in the U.S. The University of Mississippi has been consistently recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for by The Chronicle of Higher Education. The university has an R-1 Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification. The University of Mississippi Flagship Constellations are designed to bring together a wide range of faculty from across the main and medical campuses to address some of the most difficult and complex problems facing our nation and world. If you are interested in working with cross-disciplinary researchers, this is an exceptional opportunity for you. http://flagshipconstellations.olemiss.edu/ The University of Mississippi campuses have a student body of approximately 24,000 students, including 20% students of color and 4% international students from 85 countries.  The Psychology Department recognizes the importance of a diverse faculty and a supportive educational and professional environment that actively affirms the value of cultural diversity. We encourage applications from candidates who are traditionally underrepresented in academia and from all candidates who are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. http://psychology.olemiss.edu/diversity-statement/ All applications must be submitted online at https://careers.olemiss.edu . Applications should include 1) a cover letter 2) curriculum vitae 3) up to 3 selected reprints or preprints, and short statements (not to exceed two pages each) describing your 4) program of research 5) teaching philosophy and interests and 6) contributions and commitment to diversity. Three letters of reference should be sent to psych@olemiss.edu . Questions concerning online submission problems should be directed to the University Employment Office at careers@olemiss.edu or 662-915-1518. Questions about the positions may be directed to: Dr. Stephanie Miller (committee chair) at semille5@olemiss.edu or by phone at (662) 915-6541. Review of materials will begin September 1, 2019 and continue until an adequate applicant pool is reached or the position is filled. The University of Mississippi is an EEO /AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ ADA / ADEA employer.

The Department of Psychology in the College of Sciences at Old Dominion University seeks candidates for several positions:   Department Chair Multiple tenure track/tenured positions at junior and senior levels Candidates for Chair must hold a doctoral degree in psychology and be eligible for an appointment at the rank of Professor with tenure. The successful chair candidate will have evidence of prior effective leadership in an academic setting, a distinguished record of scholarly publications and international recognition, and strong commitment to educational programs and mentoring junior faculty. Excellence in oral and written communication is required. Preferred qualifications include: experience as department chair, the ability to promote increases in sponsored research activity among all faculty, and commitment to support department activities and partnerships that will advance the reputation of the department, college and university. Candidates with research in the areas of Health Psychology, Human Factors, Industrial/Organizational, and Clinical Psychology are preferred.  We invite nominations, which should include contact information for the nominee and a short summary of his/her qualifications for the Chair position. All nominations and applications will be kept strictly confidential until finalists are brought to campus.   Candidates for Associate Professor must hold a doctorate in psychology and demonstrate substantial research accomplishments via peer-reviewed publications, experience in seeking external funding, and a strong and successful graduate and undergraduate teaching and mentoring record. Candidates for Assistant Professor must hold a doctorate in psychology or show evidence that it will be completed by August of 2020, and must demonstrate quality teaching and research excellence, as evidenced by publications and potential for external funding. Preference for all tenure-track/tenured positions will be given to candidates with a research program that complements and expands current graduate concentrations/programs in Industrial/Organizational and Human Factors Psychology.   Responsibilities for all tenure-track/tenured positions include: (a) teaching undergraduate courses to support the core undergraduate curriculum, including relevant online courses, (b) teaching graduate courses, (c) conducting high quality, programmatic research, (d) seeking research funding, and (e) mentoring M.S. and Ph.D. students.   ABOUT OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY   ODU’s Department of Psychology is in the College of Sciences and includes 31 full-time faculty members, approximately 1250 undergraduate majors, and 80 students in our graduate programs. The department offers a terminal Master’s degree in Experimental Psychology and Ph.D. concentrations in Health, Human Factors, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology. In addition, the department is a partner in the Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology, which is a Ph.D. program fully accredited by the American Psychological Association. Faculty research is currently funded by NIH, NSF, DoD, and NASA. Areas of research collaboration among faculty include health, diversity, and technology. Old Dominion University is also home to the Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center, which focuses on the use of modeling and simulation technologies for research, education, and economic development. For more information about the department, visit https://www.odu.edu/psychology . For more information about the Virginia Consortium, visit http://www.sci.odu.edu/vcpcp/ .     Old Dominion University is a metropolitan, research-intensive public institution with an enrollment of 24,000+ students, including approximately 6,000 graduate students, and a full-time equivalent faculty of over 850, of which 40% are women. Additional information may be found at: https://www.odu.edu/about .The University’s primary campus is located in Norfolk, Virginia, a culturally rich, historic city and a major international maritime center in a metropolitan area of over 1.5 million people. Norfolk is one of the seven cities comprising Hampton Roads, located on the Chesapeake Bay. The area is a regional center for military, medical, and scholarly research. Additional information may be found at: https://www.virginia.org/Regions/HamptonRoads   Old Dominion University and the College of Sciences are committed to inclusive excellence, recognizing that diversity enhances and enriches our educational mission, employment experience, and community engagement. We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and/or service experiences have prepared them to fulfill our commitment to inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.   TO APPLY FOR THE CHAIR POSITION: Complete applications will include a cover letter, current CV, research statement, statement of mentoring philosophy, statement of administrative philosophy and accomplishments, statement of diversity and inclusion, unofficial graduate transcripts, and contact information for three references. Send nominations and inquiries to Fred Dobbs, Chair of the Chair Search Committee, at fdobbs@odu.edu. Application materials should be submitted at https://jobs.odu.edu   Applications will be reviewed beginning July 1, 2019 and continue until the position is filled.    TO APPLY FOR TENURE-TRACK/TENURED POSITIONS: All applicants for the tenure track/tenured positions should submit a letter of application, curriculum vita (including a list of courses taught and preferred potential courses within the applicant’s areas of expertise and training), three letters of reference, research statement, teaching statement, and evidence of teaching experience or training (e.g., student evaluation surveys, example syllabi, and/or professional development experiences). Send inquiries to Mark Scerbo, Chair of the Tenure Track/Tenured Positions Search Committee mscerbo@odu.edu. Application materials should be submitted at https://jobs.odu.edu .  Applications will be reviewed beginning October 1, 2019 and continue until the position is filled.   Old Dominion University does not discriminate in admissions, treatment, employment or access to its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), political affiliation, veteran status, family medical and genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.