February 10
Assistant or Associate Professorship, UHLT, Lisbon, Portugal
Universidade Lusófona das Humanidades e Tecnologias, Lisbon, Portugal
Deadline: 24 of February, 2012
Applications are invited for a position of Assistant or Associate Professor in the School of Psychology of ULHT (Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias), Lisbon. This contest is part of a strategic initiative to strengthen and expand the research portfolio of Lusófona's Research Centre in Cognitive and Learning Psychology (CEPCA; http://cepca.ulusofona.pt/). CEPCA is a dynamic center with excellent lab facilities including eye-tracking and psycho-physiological measurement apparatus, and strong research connections with other research centers. Lisbon is a beautiful, welcoming, and cosmopolitan city with a vibrant social and cultural life and very pleasant year-round weather.
We welcome applications from candidates with a strong research track record that demonstrates their potential for an international profile in any area of psychology. Posting (Assistant/Associate) and salary compatible with position would be commensurate with the successful candidate's experience and record. The successful candidate would be expected to give a maximum of 6-8 hours/week teaching at the undergraduate and Master's levels and to contribute to CEPCA research in any of the following areas: developmental, social, organizational, clinical, and cognitive. We would also expect a successful international candidate to be willing and able to learn Portuguese for teaching purposes.
Applications should be sent to Carlos Alberto Poiares (p211@ulusofona.pt ) and Sara Ibérico Nogueira (saraiberico@hotmail.com) including CV, statement of research interests, and contacts of two referees.
START Job Posting
Job posting from the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism
Position Description, Senior Research Associate
The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) is a research and education center based at the University of Maryland, College Park, and involving faculty, researchers, and students from more than 40 institutions around the world. With grant funding and contracts from a range of sources, including but not limited to the Science and Technology Directorate of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, START supports the conduct of original research that applies the theories and methods of social science to the study of the human causes and consequences of terrorism and works to transition findings from this research to a broad community of scholars, students, homeland security professionals, and interested members of the public.
START is currently seeking to hire a Senior Research Associate with specialization in political instability to work with a partner institution in Washington, DC. This is a non-tenure track faculty position, with a one-year contract, renewable through June 2016. The successful candidate will serve as a liaison between START and the partner institution and will work most days at the partner's site in Washington, DC, to assist in the construction of systems for measuring and tracking political instability and providing qualitative and/or quantitative research support on sub-national, national, and international political trends.
Minimum Qualifications for Position:
· At least seven years of research experience;
· Training and/or experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methods;
· Substantive knowledge of the theory and measurement of political instability.
Preferred Qualifications for Position:
· Ph.D. in a social-science discipline related to the study of political instability;
· Substantive knowledge of the political situation in one or more countries in Africa, the Middle East, and/or Asia;
· Substantive knowledge in one or more subject areas related to political instability (such as ethnic conflict, civil war, terrorism, genocide, international crisis, and/or election-related violence);
· Experience in the creation, building and maintenance of datasets;
· Experience in open-source data collection.
The rank for this position is open and the salary will be commensurate with the successful applicant's level of experience, starting at $85,000. The successful applicant for this position will be entitled to the full University of Maryland benefits and leave package, as described at http://www.uhr.umd.edu/employment/benefits_summary.cfm.
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to the University of Maryland's online job application system, at https://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp. For best consideration, applications should be submitted by COB, February 16, 2012.
The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
To view the online posting, please visit https://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp
February 8
Faculty search @ U. Delaware
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY invites applications for Assistant Professor faculty positions (continuing non-tenure track) to begin September 1, 2012. Applicants will be expected to be enthusiastic and scholarly teachers who will teach up to four courses each semester, focusing on introductory psychology, statistics, methodology, core courses in an area of expertise, and lab experiences for undergraduates. Area of specialization is open among one or more of our four training programs: behavioral neuroscience, clinical and developmental science, cognitive, and social. For more information about the Department, see our website: http://www.psych.udel.edu. Applicants should go to http://www.udel.edu/udjobs/ to submit a single PDF including a cover letter describing their teaching interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and curriculum vitae. Send three letters of recommendation, all in PDF format, to searches@psych.udel.edu. Address inquiries to the search committee chair, Dr. Beth Morling (morling@psych.udel.edu; tel: 302-831-8377). Applicants for this position should have a Ph.D. or expect to complete their degree requirements prior to appointment. Review of completed applications will begin on March 1, 2012, although applications received after that date may be considered. The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages applications from minority group members and women.
(two anticipated positions) at CSPP-San Diego for Program
Clinical Psychology, Ph.D. Program:
Alliant international University,
California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego Campus
We are seeking to fill two anticipated positions: (1) Program Director, Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program & (2) Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program
PROGRAM DIRECTOR (ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR): We are seeking an innovative and proven academic leader for this APA-accredited program. The Ph.D. program follows a scholar-practitioner training model and is housed within Alliant International University, which also endorses professional practice, competency based training models. Women, people of color, people with disabilities and people from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as we actively seek to increase diversity at all levels. This is a full-time position with a summer appointment, with one-half FTE spent in the teaching and mentoring of students and one-half FTE devoted to program administration. The Program Director reports to the Dean of CSPP. Responsibilities include: (1) ensuring delivery of a quality academic program, including the development and ongoing evaluation of the curriculum; (2) recruiting, developing, supervising, and evaluating staff and faculty; (3) working collaboratively with the Professional Field Training Office in planning and evaluating clinical field training experiences; (4) working collaboratively with admissions and enrollment management personnel to insure selection of well-qualified applicants; and with (5) student services personnel to ensure that registration, student orientation, financial aid, and other student services are responsive to student needs; (6) developing Annual Operating and Budget plans; and (7) ensuring that tasks related to APA accreditation are completed, including developing and writing self-study reports and submitting annual reports. Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from an APA accredited program, experience in teaching and mentoring in a graduate psychology program, academic administrative/leadership experience, a record of scholarly contributions to the field, and knowledge of and experience with the APA accreditation process. Candidates should be licensed or license-eligible in CA.
Please submit a cover letter outlining your qualifications for the position and interest areas, your curriculum vitae, representative reprints and the names of references via email attachment to: Alan Lincoln, Ph.D., Faculty Search Committee Chairperson, at alincoln@alliant.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: The Ph.D. faculty invite applications for an anticipated full-time, academic year faculty appointment at the assistant professor rank. Specialization in health or child/family psychology preferred, but all applicants whose interests intersect with areas of current faculty strengths (e.g., multicultural, EBT, family/child, assessment) will be considered. Qualifications: Completion of clinical psychology Ph.D and internship at APA accredited programs; license-eligibility in California. The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to: teaching excellence, multicultural/international competence, clinical expertise, and productive scholarship. The Ph.D. program follows a scholar-practitioner training model and is housed within Alliant International University, which also endorses professional practice, competency based training models. Women, people of color, people with disabilities and people from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as we actively seek to increase diversity at all levels.
To apply: Please submit a cover letter outlining your qualifications for the position and interest areas, your curriculum vitae, representative reprints and the names of references via email attachment to: Milton Brown, Ph.D., Faculty Search Committee Chairperson, at mibrown@alliant.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For questions about either position, contact Adele Rabin, Ph.D. Professor and Clinical Ph.D. Program Director by phone at tel: 858 635 4801 or by email (arabin@alliant.edu).
Alliant International University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring a high quality of education through the diversity of the University community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
The CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (CSPP) at Alliant International University offers APA-accredited doctoral programs (PsyD and PhD) in Clinical Psychology at five campuses in California, COAMFTE-accredited master's and doctoral programs in Marital and Family Therapy at four campuses in California, a national postdoctoral master's program in psychopharmacology, and international programs in Hong Kong, Japan and Mexico.
CSPP's mission is to provide the highest quality education, training, research and service in professional psychology and related human service fields. We strive to improve the quality of life by fostering respect for human diversity in a multicultural and international society and by combating discrimination in all its forms. We seek to redefine excellence in scholarship via models of applied clinical research that provide a solid framework to understand and address problems of contemporary life.
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION: SOCIAL COGNITION, UNIVERSITY OF PARIS, FRANCE
The Laboratory of Psychology of Social and Environmental threats at the University Paris Descartes, France, invites applications for an Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR)-funded postdoctoral fellow position, starting on the 1st of September 2012, or as early as possible after that date. The position consists of a 10-months fellowship. The fellow will be engaged in an ongoing project on affective stimuli and information processing (chief investigator: François Ric, University of Bordeaux). This research program aims at examining the consequences of unconscious affective cues on the processing of social information. In order to explore this question more thoroughly, we are developing a time course model of the processing consequences of affective cues on an experiential (i.e., affective feeling) as well as on a behavioral (i.e., approach / avoidance) level. These hypotheses will be addressed in experimental research that includes recording of EMG responses to affective stimuli.
The post holder's primary tasks will be to coordinate and carry on empirical studies, analyze data, and preparation of research reports.
The successful applicant should hold a Ph.D. in social or cognitive psychology (or in related science domains such as neuroscience) obtained recently or be very close to completing. Applicants should have (the willingness to acquire) some background in the use of facial EMG techniques and a good theoretical background in experimental social psychology. Moreover, good skills in data analysis are required for the position. The ability to speak French is helpful but not necessary.
If you have any queries, please contact: François Ric (francois.ric@u-bordeaux2.fr)
or Theodore Alexopoulos (theodore.alexopoulos@parisdescartes.fr).
For further information regarding the Psychological Institute at Université Paris Descartes, please visit the website: http://www.psychologie.parisdescartes.fr/
Interested candidates should submit their application electronically to François Ric (francois.ric@u-bordeaux2.fr) and Theodore Alexopoulos (theodore.alexopoulos@parisdescartes.fr) by February 29, 2012. Please provide a CV, a cover letter detailing your motivation, and the names and e-mails of three referees. Applications can be sent in English or French.
Child and adolescent junior chair position
Tier II Canada Research Chair in Child and Youth Mental Health
The Department of Psychology, in partnership with the Department of Psychiatry and Hotchkiss Brain Institute, at the University of Calgary invites applications for a tenure-track position and Tier II Canada Research Chair in Child and Youth Mental Health. Child and adolescent mental health has been identified as a priority focus for the university. We are seeking individuals with strong research records appropriate to a research-oriented doctoral program and who have strong commitments to teaching and research supervision of undergraduate and graduate students.
The successful applicant will be expected to establish a successful and externally funded program of research in child and youth mental health. Excellent candidates with active research programs in any area of child and youth mental health will be considered. The position involves teaching, research, and supervision of graduate students. As a member of the clinical psychology program, a doctorate in clinical psychology, including a CPA or APA-accredited clinical internship, is required.
The successful applicant will be appointed within the Faculty of Arts, Department of Psychology with cross-appointment in the Department of Psychiatry in the Faculty of Medicine and would be a full member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute. This tenure track appointment will made at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The Canada Research Chair program requires that the successful applicant be within ten years of completing doctoral training.
Send letter of application, statement of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy and interests, curriculum vitae, representative reprints/preprints, and at least two letters of recommendation to, Dr. David Hodgins, Chair of the Clinical Psychology Search, Department of Psychology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2N1N4, E-mail: dhodgins@ucalgary.ca. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
With a population of over one million, Calgary is one of Canada's largest head office cities and enjoys a vibrant economic climate based on energy, high-tech, financial services, and tourism. This business environment provides a variety of opportunities for scholars. Situated in the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, the city offers excellent year-round recreational opportunities.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Calgary respects, appreciates and encourages diversity.
Postdoctoral positions at University of Queensland, Australia
Three exceptional Postdoctoral Research Fellows are sought to work as part of a dynamic team examining processes of identity change as they relate to issues of leadership and health.
The School of Psychology, University of Queensland is seeking applications for highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellows to work on an ARC-funded project entitled "Responding to the challenges of identity change: An Advanced Social Identity Approach to issues of leadership, health and well-being". The School is internationally recognised for research strengths across the breadth of psychology, and supports thriving and dynamic research groups in Social and Organizational Psychology.
The appointees will be part of a team of researchers working on a project that supports the Australian Research Council's award of an Australian Laureate Fellowship to Professor Alex Haslam. The project will examine processes of identity change as they pertain to issues of leadership and health, and will seek to extend recent theoretical and practical insights that have been gained by exploring these topics through the lens of social identity and self- categorization theories. It is expected that at least one position will involve working on issues of leadership and that at least one will involve working on issues of health and well-being. The start date for the positions is August 2012 and they are available for 3 years (with opportunities a for 12-month extension, where warranted).
These positions would suit applicants with a background in social and/ or organizational psychology who have a demonstrated interest in using social identity theorizing to explore issues of leadership, health and well-being. Applicants must have completed a PhD relevant to the proposed research.
This is a full-time, fixed-term appointment at Academic level A. The remuneration package will be in the range A$55,931 - A$75,867 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $65,440 - $88,765 p.a.). Appointees with a PhD will commence at Step 6 of the scale (A $70,676 plus 17% employer superannuation = A$82,691; approx €66,541, £55,411, US$86,429)).
The closing date for applications is March 16 2012. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Research Outline, and Resume. To discuss this opportunity, contact a.haslam@exeter.ac.uk.
February 2
Opportunity to Participate in an Innovative Course Transformation Initiative
Higher education leaders from nine Texas higher education institutions and system offices and the Carnegie Mellon University Open Learning Initiative (OLI) are seeking participants for a unique collaborative research initiative with the interrelated aims of 1) improving educational outcomes for students and 2) providing faculty with advanced technology-based course materials and real-time student learning data to help inform their teaching strategies.
This project includes the development of a new web-based learning environment to enhance teaching and learning for a transfer level introductory Psychology course. Compensation is available based on experience, project role, and time commitment. Interested parties should contact Pat Carroll at carroll@psy.utexas.edu for more details and to apply.
Here is a URL for an earlier announcement. Please note that faculty status and Ph.D. status are NOT necessary, though we do need only folks with advanced graduate work.
http://oli.web.cmu.edu/openlearning/initiative/faculty-opportunities/253
And here is the OLI home site for courses already developed and freely available:
http://oli.web.cmu.edu/openlearning/index.php
January 17
Washington State University Position in social psychology
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January 4
Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Cognitive Psychology
University of California, Riverside
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January 3
Postdoctoral position on culture, race, and emotion
Wesleyan University
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION: A two-year postdoctoral research fellowship is available in the Department of Psychology, Wesleyan University. The fellow will work with Dr. Patricia M. Rodriguez Mosquera and Dr. Clara L. Wilkins on issues related to culture, race, and emotion. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in psychology, and strong skills in statistical analyses, writing, and experimental design. Expertise in measurement and analysis of psychophysiological responses is highly desirable but not essential. Fellows will also teach one undergraduate course per year in an area of the fellow's interest and mentor exceptional undergraduates involved in research. Wesleyan is a selective liberal arts institution with faculty engaged in well-funded and cutting edge research. To apply go to Wesleyan Online Career Opportunities site at: https://careers.wesleyan.edu. Your curriculum vitae and statement of research interests must be submitted on the online application. Also, arrange to have two confidential letters of reference emailed directly to Patricia Rodriguez Mosquera, mail to: PRodriguezmo@wesleyan.edu. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups.
Position openings at MD Anderson for psychologists
I am currently recruiting for both a postdoctoral fellow and for a full-time staff psychologist for my Body Image Research and Therapy Program. There are exciting opportunities for individuals interested in clinical research and patient care activities. I work with a wonderful multidisciplinary team of surgeons, PAs, nurses, and behavioral scientists. I am happy to send along specifics on either of these positions to anyone interested.
Contact information:
Michelle Cororve Fingeret, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Behavioral Science
Director, Body Image Therapy Program
713-563-8032
Clinical position
University of Montana
Assistant Professor – Clinical Psychology
The Department of Psychology at The University of Montana-Missoula invites applications for a full time tenure track position at the assistant professor level, in Clinical Psychology, to begin August 2012. We are looking for a clinical psychologist with primary clinical interests in psychological assessment. Candidates who have completed the specialization in clinical neuropsychology are strongly preferred.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or ABD) in their area of specialization, evidence of scholarly productivity commensurate with experience, potential to establish and maintain a program of research, and evidence of excellence in teaching. In addition to specific duties listed below, faculty members are expected to mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate students in their research projects. The specific areas of research specialization for both positions are open but research interests that complement the current specialty areas in the department are desirable. Duties will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in assessment, psychotherapy interventions, ethics and other clinical courses as well as supervising assessment and ongoing clinical cases in an outpatient setting. Candidates must have graduated from an APA accredited program and must be license eligible in Montana.
The department consists of 23 full-time faculty members, offers the B.A. degree in psychology, specialist level training (M.A./Ed.S.) in school psychology, and the Ph.D. degree in school psychology, clinical psychology (APA accredited), developmental psychology and animal behavior. New faculty members are provided research support including lab space and reasonable teaching responsibilities. Salary is competitive in the region.
The University of Montana-Missoula is the state’s largest university, with a student enrollment of over 14,000. The town boasts small-town charm with big-city sophistication – and amenities. For the outdoor enthusiast, the area offers abundant wilderness and recreational options in all directions. Opportunities for camping, fishing, hiking, biking, bird-watching, skiing, hunting, and rafting abound. Among its accolades, the city has been named one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth. In an article entitled '50 Best Places to Live', Missoula was ranked first for cities with populations under 100,000, fourth place among best adventure towns, and sixth overall in the nation (Men’s Journal, April, 2005).
How to Apply
Candidates are required to apply online at http://umjobs.silkroad.com in order to be fully considered for the position. Review of applications will begin February 17, 2012 and will continue until position is filled.
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