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Faculty Employment Opportunities

(last updated July 9, 2010)

Cognitive Psychology, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey (Review begins immediately)
Department Head, Psychology, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Mississippi (Review begins 1/1/11)
Professor or Lecturer in Psychology, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, Devon, England (Deadline 7/1/10)
Dean of the College of Natural Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado (Deadline 7/15/10)
Psycholinguistics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts (Review begins 2/1/10)
Program Officer Positions at the National Science Foundation
Speech, Language, and Hearing, Boston University Sargent College, Boston, Massachusetts (Review begins immediately)
Neuroscience, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York (Review begins 10/15/09)
Clinical, Cognitive, and Social Psychology and Africana Studies, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas (Review begins 10/1/09)
Cognitive or Learning Psychology, Indiana University, South Bend, Indiana (Review begins 11/1/09)
School Psychology Program Coordinator, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas (Review begins 11/2/09)
Clinical Psychology, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas (Review begins 11/1/09)

Cognitive Psychology

Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey

The Department of Psychology at Princeton University anticipates making an appointment in Cognitive Psychology, to begin in September, 2011. The appointment will be at the Assistant Professor rank. We are especially interested in applicants with expertise in cognition, perception, cognitive development, or language/psycholinguistics. Applicants should have an active program of research and should be prepared to teach both undergraduate and graduate-level courses in cognitive psychology. PhD required. Please submit a curriculum vitae, a one-page research description, and contact information for three references online at http://jobs.princeton.edu. Applicants should submit materials as soon as possible. The search will remain open until the position is filled. Princeton is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm.

Department Head, Psychology

Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Mississippi

The Department of Psychology is searching for a Department Head at the rank of Professor, beginning July 1, 2011. Candidates must have a PhD, an established research and extramural funding record, a commitment to academic excellence in research and teaching, and strong administrative skills. The substantive research and teaching area in psychology is open. The degree programs offered in the Department include a Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Cognitive Science (an interdisciplinary program), and Master of Science in psychology with emphases in clinical (MPAC accredited) and experimental psychology. The Department consists of 15 faculty, 425 undergraduate majors, 35+ MS students, and 10 PhD students. Faculty are involved in research with many affiliated institutes, including the Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems, the Institute for Neurocognitive Science and Technology, and the Social Science Research Center. They also generate a significant amount of competitive research funding. More information on the department is available at www.psychology.msstate.edu.

Mississippi State University is a comprehensive land grant, doctoral, research university classified as Doctoral/Research-Extensive by the Carnegie Foundation. It is located in a progressive Sunbelt community, is among the top 100 research institutions in the nation, and has an array of centers and institutes receptive to collaborative research. Its mission is to provide access and opportunity to students from all sectors of the state’s diverse population and to offer excellent and extensive programs and instruction, research, and outreach. More information on the University’s mission can be seen at: www.msstate.edu/web/mission.html.

All applicants must apply online at www.jobs.msstate.edu (PARF #5179).

Application materials in electronic form (preferably PDF format) should be submitted to

Applications should include a letter describing administrative philosophy and research interests, a vita, and the names and contact information of three references. Supporting materials that demonstrate administrative, teaching, service and scholarly achievement should accompany the application. Review of applications will begin January 1, 2011 although applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.

Mississippi State University is an AA/EOE.

Professor or Lecturer in Psychology

University of Plymouth, Plymouth, Devon, England

The School of Psychology is looking to appoint a Research Professor and Lecturer to complement and build upon its existing research strengths. In the recent RAE the School was ranked in the top third of psychology departments in the UK, with 85% of its research activity judged to be of international standard. Currently the School has established expertise in several fields, with research organized around the recently recognized University Research Centre in Brain, Cognition and Behaviour. The Centre encompasses research excellence in Thinking and Reasoning, Memory, Vision, Cognitive Neuroscience, Language Development, Social Psychology, Health and Well Being, and Human Factors.

Professor in Psychology Ref: A1716   Salary is negotiable on Senior Managers Scale.

We are looking to appoint a candidate who has an excellent research track record as demonstrated through world-leading research activity. We will consider applications from outstanding applicants in any area of psychology, but would particularly welcome candidates with a research focus in Developmental Psychology.

Lecturer in Psychology Ref: A1717   Salary £30,747 to £43,840 pa

We are looking to appoint a candidate who has a strong research track record as demonstrated through publication and income generation. We will consider applications from strong applicants in any area of psychology, but would particularly welcome candidates in Developmental Psychology.

For an informal discussion about the above two posts, please contact Professor Simon Handley, Head of School by e-mail (simon.handley@plymouth.ac.uk), although applications must be made in accordance with the details shown below.

Closing date for both posts: 12 noon, Thursday, 1 July 2010.
A final salary pension scheme is available. To apply, please visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/vacancies.

E-mail: jobs@plymouth.ac.uk   Tel: 01752 588199 (24-hour answerphone)

Promoting Equality and Diversity

Dean of the College of Natural Sciences

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado

Colorado State University seeks a visionary leader to serve as dean of the College of Natural Sciences. The dean is the chief administrative and academic officer with responsibility for leadership in coordinating and overseeing the College’s programs, budgets, and related activities including resident instruction, research, outreach, and international activities. The dean is responsible for annual appropriated budget allocations of $25 million for resident instruction as well as oversight of annual research budgets of approximately $25 million. The dean reports directly to the Provost/Academic Vice President. Salary is commensurate with experience.

A complete description of and application for the position may be found at www.natsci.colostate.edu/employment/Dean/. For full consideration, a complete application must be received electronically by July 15, 2010.

General information about the University and the College of Natural Sciences can be accessed at www.colostate.edu

Questions or nominations should be directed to Patsy Harlan at patsy.harlan@colostate.edu.

Psycholinguistics

University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts

The Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for an Assistant Professor level, tenure-track position in psycholinguistics and related areas beginning Fall 2010. This hire will be made in conjunction with two additional positions in the Departments of Linguistics and Computer Science to strengthen an interdepartmental center of excellence in experimental, theoretical, and computational approaches to language.

Candidates with a research focus in any area of language processing are encouraged to apply, but we have special interests in language acquisition, auditory language processing, and the relationship between general cognitive and language abilities. Use of cognitive neuroscience and/or computational modeling techniques is particularly desirable. Successful candidates will have a Ph.D., a strong record of research, clear potential to obtain support for and maintain an active research program, and strong teaching skills. Candidates will be expected to collaborate with other faculty members with similar interests across multiple departments.

Applicants should send a vita, a statement of research and teaching interests, reprints of recent publications, and at least three letters of recommendation to: Psycholinguistics Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-7710 (or e-mail them to Lisa Sanders lsanders@psych.umass.edu). The search committee will begin reviewing applications on February 1, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the availability of funds.

The University provides an intellectual environment committed to providing academic excellence and diversity including mentoring programs for faculty. The College and the Department are committed to increasing the diversity of the faculty, student body and the curriculum. The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.

Program Officer Positions at the National Science Foundation

There are currently several Program Officer positions available at NSF and others should be advertised soon. All NSF openings are listed on the www.usajobs.gov Web site.

Two are advertised for the Developmental and Learning Sciences Program, position numbers E20100018 and E20100019 (application deadlines 12/15/09).

Another listing for a Program Officer for Perception, Action, and Cognition is likely to be posted shortly.

Generally, these are two year rotating positions. Why rotate?

For people unfamiliar with the NSF Rotator Program, it allows a Professor or advanced Research Scientist to come to Washington for a year or two and assume the role and responsibilities of a program officer. They are both Program and Review; they run the review meetings (“Panels” at NSF), and make funding decisions. One year is a bit too short to do anything truly innovative, such as start a new program, but with a two-year stint you can have a permanent effect in shaping the field.

That is how many people start in science administration. Others go back to their university much better informed about funding opportunities and about how NSF works.

Important note: You don’t have to ‘waste’ a sabbatical to do it, as most institutions will allow you to take a leave of absence (the NSF pays your full salary either through your university or as a federal employee). You will learn a lot about how the grants process works, and get to enjoy all that Washington has to offer.

Please forward this announcement to anyone you think might be interested.

Speech, Language, and Hearing

Boston University Sargent College, Boston, Massachusetts

The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at Boston University invites applications for the position of Senior Faculty at the level of Associate/Full Professor. Candidates should have demonstrated a strong research background and a successful record of obtaining external support for research and training/mentoring activities. Qualifications include: (a) earned doctorate with a specialty in one of the communication sciences or disorders areas, (b) experience in teaching, research, and mentoring, and (c) clinical certification is preferred, but not required. Areas of research expertise are open but we encourage candidates with a clear interest in interdisciplinary research collaboration. The Department is moving to a rotating Chair model with a limited appointment as Chair and all senior faculty will be eligible to serve in this administrative opportunity as appropriate to their overall career development. This is a full-time, tenure track position, with a 9-month appointment. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and level of experience.

The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is housed at Boston University, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College and offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs. The College consists of four nationally ranked graduate programs in health and rehabilitation sciences and is among the national leaders in funded research. The environment is highly collaborative with several faculty who have intersecting research interests that span speech and hearing, psychology, linguistics, swallowing, and neuroscience. There is an on-site speech-language pathology and audiology clinic and affiliated clinics at the Boston University Medical Campus. In addition, the Boston community includes many highly regarded medical and educational institutions and offers numerous possibilities for collaborative and interdisciplinary activities. For more information about Boston University Sargent College and our programs, visit our Web site at www.bu.edu/sargent.

Applications should include a letter of interest explaining the applicant’s background and qualifications, curriculum vitae, and three current letters of recommendation. For more information about the department and Boston University, please contact Swathi Kiran Ph.D CCC-SLP, Chair of the Search Committee, at kirans@bu.edu or 617-358-5478. Applications may be held in confidence at the applicant’s request until/unless an invitation for an interview is extended. Review of applications will commence upon receipt and will continue until the position is filled. The start date is August 1, 2010.

Application packets should be directed to:

Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Search Committee
Boston University
College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College
635 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
kirans@bu.edu

Boston University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Neuroscience

Hamilton College, Clinton, New York

Tenure-track position in Neuroscience at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level (Ph.D. or ABD required) beginning July 1, 2010. The Department seeks candidates with research programs that focus on human subjects, possibly involving the study of clinical populations and/or the measurement of neural or other psychophysiological responses. Review begins October 15, 2009. The full ad may be found here.

Clinical, Cognitive, and Social Psychology and Africana Studies

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

The Department of Psychology invites applications for multiple faculty positions: one in clinical psychology and one in cognitive psychology; current searches in social psychology and Africana Studies remain active and will continue until the positions are filled. Individuals whose work falls into one of these fields exclusively or combines one of these fields with others in psychology are encouraged to apply. For all positions, the searches are targeted at the Assistant Professor level although exceptional individuals at any rank are encouraged to apply. These positions are targeted to begin September 1, 2010 (or before with active searches).

• Clinical Psychology: Specific area of expertise is open; the successful applicant will be expected to contribute to our undergraduate program as well as our APA-accredited doctoral program in clinical psychology.
• Cognitive Psychology: Specific area of expertise is open; the successful applicant should demonstrate an independent research program in any area of cognitive psychology. In addition, current searches in Social Psychology and Africana Studies are not closed and may be continued.
• Social Psychology: Up to two positions may be filled, and specific area of expertise is open; the successful applicants must be prepared to teach basic and advanced undergraduate and graduate social psychology courses in our expanding Social program.
• Africana Studies: Up to two positions may be filled, and will be jointly appointed with the Africana Studies Program. Applications for this position are invited from individuals with research and teaching interests focusing on issues broadly related to the intersection of psychology and Africana studies, including but not limited to the social, cognitive, and health-related development of African-American children and their families. The successful applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to Africana Studies as a discipline.

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2009 and continue until the positions are filled. For each position, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and representative reprints and have three letters of recommendation sent to the Department of Psychology, Texas A&M University, 4235 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4235. Materials should be addressed to the Chair of the respective search committees; electronic materials may be sent to search@psych.tamu.edu and should indicate the position of interest in the subject line. Information about the department may be obtained at psychology.tamu.edu. Texas A&M University is now in a period of significant growth. The university is approaching its goal of hiring approximately 450 new faculty members to enhance departments, including the Psychology Department, that have been recognized as among the University’s strongest. Texas A&M is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. The University is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Cognitive or Learning Psychology

Indiana University, South Bend, Indiana

Indiana University South Bend (IU South Bend) invites applications for an entry level, tenure-track appointment in Cognitive, Learning, or related area within psychology beginning Fall 2010. Candidate must be prepared to teach statistics and research methods courses as well as courses in cognition and/or learning. The teaching load is three courses per semester. Candidate also will be expected to maintain a vigorous research program. Salary and benefits are competitive. Candidates must have completed psychology Ph.D., or anticipate completion by December 2010, with initial appointment as Acting Assistant Professor until completion of degree. Application review begins 1 November 2009, continuing until position is filled. Send letter of interest, vita, statement of teaching and research interests, graduate transcripts, (p)reprints, and three reference letters to: Chair, Psychology Search Committee, Indiana University South Bend, 1700 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, IN 46615 or electronically to tmheffne@iusb.edu. IU South Bend, an EEO/AA employer, is committed to employing qualified faculty who will enhance the rich diversity of our academic community. Departmental information: www.iusb.edu/~sbpsy

School Psychology Program Coordinator

Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas

The Department of Psychology and Philosophy at Sam Houston State University invites candidates for a tenure-track position, rank open, to begin August 2010. Candidates are required to have: (1) a Ph.D. in School Psychology from an APA-accredited or NASP-approved program, (2) previous academic experience with an established program of research in an area closely related to school psychology, and (3) be license-eligible in Texas as a psychologist and specialist in school psychology. The area of research and instructional specialization is open. Preferred candidate qualities include: (1) previous experience supervising practica and/or internship experiences, (2) previous experience directing theses and dissertations, and (3) prior or ongoing experience as a school psychologist practitioner. This position is ideal for individuals who would like to make a transition into Program Directorship. Duties will include Program management, Program-related teaching, supervising field-based experiences and practica, and advising and mentoring students. A multicultural perspective is desirable, and individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups and those interested in serving bilingual or culturally diverse populations are encouraged to apply. Review of materials will begin November 2, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of inquiry, vita, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and representative publications to Rowland Miller, Ph.D., SP Search Committee Chair, Department of Psychology and Philosophy, Box 2447, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77341-2447 (miller@shsu.edu). Huntsville is near the ethnically and culturally diverse Houston metropolitan area. Sam Houston State University is an EEO/AAP Employer.

Clinical Psychology

Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas

Sam Houston State University invites letters of interest for a tenure-track position of Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology to begin Fall 2010. Candidates should have an active program of research in clinical psychology. Area of specialty is open. Candidates must have a Ph.D. from an APA-accredited Clinical or Counseling Psychology program and be eligible for licensure in Texas. The Department of Psychology offers an APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in legal applications of clinical psychology. Duties will include supervising research and clinical practica, and teaching. Please send a letter of inquiry, vita, three letters of recommendation, and representative publications by November 1, 2009, to Craig Henderson, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, Sam Houston State University, Box 2447, Huntsville, TX 77341-2447. Inquiries should be directed to chenderson@shsu.edu. Candidates will be considered until the position is filled. SHSU—one of the largest public universities in Texas with over 16,400 students and 650 faculty—is located near the Houston metroplex. Sam Houston State University is an EEO/AAP employer.

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