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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.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, TENURE TRACK PSYCHOLOGY PHD or JD/PHD   Psychology PhD or JD/PhD ( sub-discipline open; research interests related to intersection between Psychology and Law, broadly defined). The Department of Psychology at John Jay College invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR rank , to begin Fall 2020. The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm and demonstrated commitment to effectively teaching and mentoring diverse populations of students, develop and maintain an active research and publication agenda, have the potential to obtain external funding, and participate actively in service. The hiring committee is especially interested in applicants who, through their leadership, service, lived experience and/or research, will contribute to the diversity mission of the college. The Psychology Department has significant strength in forensically related and social justice areas and seeks applicants with complimentary interests (Ph.D. required).   Faculty will perform teaching, research and advising duties in area(s) of expertise; share responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.   QUALIFICATIONS PhD, JD/PhD or equivalent in area(s) of expertise. In addition, the successful candidate will be able to teach successfully, has a demonstrated record of scholarship or achievement, and will be able to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. Forty-seven percent of John Jay students are first-generation college students. The college seeks a faculty member who thrives in a multi-cultural, collaborative academic environment and is committed to both access and excellence in higher education. The successful candidate must be eager and qualified to work with our diverse student body, and have a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.   COMPENSATION Salary commensurate with experience.  CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.   HOW TO APPLY All candidates must submit an application through CUNY First. Go to www.cuny.edu/employment. Click "Browse job openings". Search by Job Opening ID number ( 21340 ). Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions. Once registered or logged in, candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and teaching evaluations if available. Three (3) reference letters should be emailed to: PsychologySearch@jjay.cuny.edu , with the candidate’s name in the subject line. Inquiries about the position can be directed to the same email address.   Review of applications will begin November 30, 2019   ABOUT JOHN JAY’S PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT The Psychology Department at John Jay College currently has 40 full-time faculty members committed to strong teaching and mentoring of our diverse student body and dedicated to seeking social justice through science. The Department offers an undergraduate degree in Forensic Psychology, with roughly 2000 majors. Our well-established Master’s programs in Forensic Psychology and Forensic Mental Health Counseling enroll approximately 400 students from around the country and the world. The CUNY Graduate Center doctoral programs in Psychology & Law and Clinical Psychology @ John Jay are housed at John Jay as well. The Psychology & Law program trains research-focused scholars. The APA Accredited Clinical Doctoral Program endorses a scientist-practitioner model, maintaining a balance between research training and strong clinical preparation.  For more information about our department, programs and faculty, please explore the Psychology Department website further:   http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/department-psychology

The School of Social Ecology, in coordination with the Department of Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of advanced assistant to associate in the Department of Psychological Science who will also serve as Associate Director of the Blum Center for Poverty Alleviation (www.blumcenter.uci.edu), which is part of a UC-wide research and education network. The Blum Center mission focuses on poverty; understanding the psychological foundations of compassion and empathy; and psychological adjustment in response to studying or living in environments disrupted by extreme events such as war and natural disaster. The area of specialization must be related to psychological processes that fits within the broad mission of the UC Blum Center, although we are particularly interested in candidates who would contribute to the social/personality area. Expertise in interventions/applied settings would also be particularly welcomed. Applicants who have active research programs in related areas of intergroup processes, stigma and prejudice, interpersonal relationships, emotional experience, morality and prosocial behavior, and collective action, or who study broader issues of poverty alleviation and health disparities/inequalities are strongly encouraged to apply. This person will inform understanding of important social problems in their leadership role in the Blum Center for Poverty Alleviation. Successful candidates for this position will have an outstanding record of research, as well as evidence of excellent teaching and mentoring, the ability to attract extramural funding, a commitment to inclusive excellence and diversity, as well as experience working with donors and center-based administration. Priority will be given to applications received by December 2, 2019; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates must have a doctoral degree in psychology or a related field. Application materials must be submitted electronically (please refer to the Employment link at the following website for instructions: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF05808. Candidates must submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research, a statement of teaching, teaching evaluations, representative publications, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation uploaded electronically. A separate statement that addresses past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion must also be included in the application materials. Please direct questions about this position to Diane Enriquez at d.enriquez@uci.edu . The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. A recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity, UCI is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, supports work-life balance through an array of family-friendly policies, and is dedicated to broadening participation in higher education. ABOUT OUR DEPARTMENT: The Department of Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine offers a Ph.D. in Psychological Science with a primary specialization in one of four core areas: developmental psychology, health psychology, social/personality psychology, and affective science. We also offer a graduate emphasis in psychology and law. Our faculty bring a multidisciplinary approach to the study of human behavior and sensitivity to the relevance of our research to individual and social problems. The faculty also share a strong commitment to training students in theory, field and laboratory research methods, and advanced statistical techniques. The University of California, Irvine is one of ten campuses of the highly regarded University of California system and is ranked among the top 10 public Universities in North America. With approximately 30,000 students, over 1,100 faculty members, and highly ranked programs in many areas, our campus offers a wealth of opportunities for research collaboration.

The Department of Psychology at Denison University invites applications for a tenure track position in Biological Psychology. The appointment will be made at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2020. The successful candidate will have completed a Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field. Candidates with a PhD in hand and candidates who are   ABD   will be considered, as long as the PhD is completed within one year of the start date. The successful candidate will be expected to teach (1) an upper-level content course in Biological Psychology, (2) an upper-level Biological Psychology Research course, (3) an upper-level seminar in the candidate’s area of specialty, (4) Introductory Psychology with a significant laboratory component that broadly represents psychological science, and (5) a sophomore-level course on Research Methods and Statistics. The teaching load is 5 courses per academic year. We seek applicants who demonstrate the following qualifications: evidence of a commitment to teaching excellence and/or evidence of successful undergraduate teaching, especially in biological psychology; a clear motivation to mentor undergraduates in a liberal arts setting; evidence of research productivity in psychological science and the potential to develop a productive research program with undergraduates on Denison’s campus; a commitment to contribute actively to the growth of the Department and College, and to Denison’s Neuroscience concentration. The candidate’s teaching statement, a research statement, and diversity statement will be reviewed carefully for evidence of these qualities. We will consider the extent to which each candidate’s research perspective complements those currently represented in the Department. We will also consider experience overcoming, or helping others overcome, barriers to academic success, and activities the candidate proposes implementing to enhance the college’s inclusive excellence. Departmental and institutional support is available for teaching and research. Support includes Denison’s Center for Learning and Teaching, dedicated research space, start-up research funds, an annual professional development account, eligibility for Denison University Research Foundation grant applications, stipends for choosing to supervise summer-research students, and a one-semester pre-tenure leave contingent upon performance. Candidates applying on or before November 1, 2019 will receive full consideration. Position open until filled. Denison University is a nationally ranked and academically rigorous liberal arts college with an increasingly diverse campus community. It offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Denison is located in the village of Granville, 30 minutes from Columbus, Ohio, the state capital, which hosts a wide range of cultural and artistic opportunities. Granville also offers an excellent public school system and easy access to outdoor activities.

Lincoln Land Community College is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Psychology beginning fall semester of 2020. A completed master’s degree in psychology (or equivalent within a Ph.D. program) is a minimum, but a Ph.D. in psychology is preferred. Teaching experience, especially at a community college, is viewed favorably.   This position includes teaching 15 contact hours per semester of assigned classes, which may include teaching evening or weekend hours and at campus locations throughout the district and possibly online; preparing course syllabi and lessons; guiding and assisting students; keeping accurate records of student performance and making timely submission of academic records; providing students with timely feedback; maintaining office hours; participating in departmental/institutional operations and program review; creating a learning environment that fosters student success; developing, integrating, evaluating and reviewing student learning outcomes in support of the College’s ongoing accreditation; and contributing to a collegial and collaborative work environment.   We are seeking a generalist in psychology with a broad range of graduate-level coursework germane to teaching Introductory Psychology. Ability to teach additional subjects in psychology, such as development, is also essential. Specialists in counseling or therapy need not apply unless coursework in other areas is sufficient. A completed master’s degree in psychology (or equivalent within a Ph.D. program) is a minimum, but a Ph.D. in psychology is preferred. Teaching experience, especially at a community college, is viewed favorably.   The Department of Social Sciences and Business consists of 20 full-time and 47 adjunct faculty and delivers more than 500 sections of instruction annually. Members of the department advise several student organizations.  LLCC is seeking innovative educators who place student learning and success as top priorities. The college is interested in applicants who demonstrate expertise in providing engaging, active learning approaches and utilize current assessment techniques to continuously improve student learning in their programs. The successful hire for this position will be a team player with a dedicated commitment to departmental, institutional and community service. Starting salary is determined by education level and experience and will be between $45,725 and $82,229. The college provides an excellent fringe benefit package and is supportive of faculty development. Opportunities exist for overload and summer teaching assignments. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screen.  The full position descriptions, qualifications and application can be accessed at www.llcc.edu/hr .  Interested candidates must apply online by January 12, 2020. 

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.

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.

The Department of Psychology at California State University, San Bernardino invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in child development. Area of expertise is open, but individuals with a focus on school-age/adolescent development, child assessment, or parenting are especially encouraged to apply.    We are seeking a teacher/scholar with proven teaching ability who could offer undergraduate and graduate courses in such areas as child assessment, exceptional children, parenting and family relations, psychopathology of childhood, middle childhood and adolescent development, and developmental research methods. Candidates must exhibit research potential as evidenced by engaging in publishable research in their area of expertise, and possess the capability to attract and mentor students in their research area. Potential for securing external funding is also a consideration. The University’s Institute for Child Development and Family Relations (ICDFR) supports a number of vital research and service initiatives in our local communities that would provide unique opportunities for the successful candidate. These include the Infant-Toddler Success/Parenting Project, the Parental Intervention Program (for justice-involved parents), Quality Start San Bernardino, the Infant-Toddler Lab School, as well as academic and cognitive skills assessment and training for children and adolescents, and a mentorship program for foster and homeless youth. The ideal candidate would have an interest in community engagement and in building relations with community child agencies.   A Ph.D. in child development, human development, family studies, or developmental psychology is expected at the time of appointment. The start date for the position is August 17, 2020.   Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students across a wide range of disciplines. In addition, new faculty are encouraged to develop and participate in activities that support the University’s strategic plan. This plan emphasizes: a) student success, b) faculty ad staff success, c) stewarding resources, d) community engagement and partnerships, and e) enhancing the campus identity. CSUSB’s Strategic Plan is available at https://www.csusb.edu/strategic-plan .   If you are interested in this position, we invite you to apply at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/csusb/jobs/257806 . Please submit a curriculum vitae and a letter of application that includes a statement on teaching philosophy, a statement of your research experience and goals, and a statement of how you might contribute to CSUSB’s Strategic Plan. Also include a Diversity Statement which may include your interpretation of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and must include specific examples of how your background and your educational and/or professional experiences have prepared you for this role at California State University, San Bernardino (maximum 1000 words). Also submit the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of your referees. Please provide copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts. These can be unofficial, but official copies will be required prior to appointment. If available, please provide evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching. Please have three letters of recommendation sent on your behalf to facultyrecruitment@csusb.edu . Formal review of applications will begin November 20, 2019 and continue until the position is filled.   Information regarding CSUSB’s Department of Psychology can be found at: http://psychology.csusb.edu/. Inquiries regarding this position may be sent to Dr. Robert Ricco at rricco@csusb.edu.    California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is located in San Bernardino in the Inland Empire, 60 miles east of Los Angeles, and operates a satellite campus in Palm Desert located in Coachella Valley. CSUSB serves approximately 20, 000 students, of which 81% are first-generation college students, and graduates about 5000 students annually. As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, CSUSB reflects the dynamic diversity of the region, and has one of the most diverse student populations of any university in the Inland Empire, and the second highest Hispanic enrollment of all public universities in California. CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 36 graduate, and 1 doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation.   At CSUSB, diversity, equity, and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, inspire innovation, challenge the status quo, and create better outcomes for our students and community, As part of CSUSB’s commitment to hire, develop, and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University, https://psychandneuro.duke.edu, invites applications for an Associate or Full Professor (tenured) position in Developmental Psychology to begin Fall 2020.   We seek outstanding applicants with a nationally-recognized and externally-fundable research program in Developmental Psychology. The specific research area is open, but our preference is for a candidate whose primary interest is basic processes of cognitive and/or social development (rather than applied or clinical). The ideal candidate will also be an effective teacher at the undergraduate and graduate levels and will supervise Ph.D. students as a member of the developmental graduate training area (and potentially other areas) in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience. Duke offers a rich intellectual climate, and the faculty member could have additional affiliations with the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, the Social Science Research Institute, and/or the Carolina Consortium on Human Development.   Applications should provide: curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests and three selected reprints/preprints.   Applicants may also, optionally , submit a cover letter indicating why they believe the Duke Psychology and Neuroscience department is a good fit for them, and/or a statement describing any efforts they have made or plan to make to encourage diversity and inclusion in their research, teaching, or other academic activities   Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates whom we wish to consider further.   Access the online application online at the link below:   https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14520   Applications received by November 15, 2019 will be guaranteed consideration, but applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. The start date for the position is August 2020 (or as soon thereafter as possible). Inquiries can be sent to michael.tomasello@duke.edu.   Duke University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.