Off-campus Employment

The Catholic University of America, Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Developmental Psychology for Fall 2011. Applicants should have an ongoing research program with demonstrated potential to attract extramural funding and be committed to excellence in teaching and mentorship. Preference will be given to those who can contribute to our specialization in children, families, and cultures or who complement other existing strengths in the department, including cognitive neuroscience.

The Psychology Department has 13 faculty with BA, MA and Ph.D. programs including an APA-accredited program in Clinical Psychology. Faculty have active research programs in a range of areas that attract substantial external funding and involve national and international collaborations. Catholic University is located on a 250-acre, park-like campus in Northeast Washington convenient to neighboring medical centers, universities and laboratories including the NIH. Additional information may be found on our web site (http://psychology.cua.edu).

To apply, submit research statement, teaching statement with evidence of teaching effectiveness, curriculum vitae, three representative publications, and three letters of recommendation (sent directly by recommender) to cua-devpsy@cua.edu, or by surface mail to Dr. Marcie Goeke-Morey, Chair of the Faculty Search Committee, Department of Psychology, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC 20064. Review of files will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The Catholic University of America was founded in the name of the Catholic Church as a national university and center of research and scholarship. Regardless of their religious affiliation, all faculty are expected to respect and support the University's mission. The Catholic University of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged.

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ORGANIZATION: Our Saviour's Housing

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
Our Saviour's Housing provides shelter, comfort, hope and community for people who are homeless. We
operate an emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing for single adults.

WEB SITE: www.osom-mn.org

JOB TITLE: Shelter Worker

SALARY: $9 to start TYPE: Monday overnights & Friday evening, possibility to pick up more hours
DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The shelter worker provides basic direct services to the emergency shelter residents of Our Saviour's
Housing, and works to ensure that the building is clean, safe, and welcoming for all guests, volunteers,
and community members.

The primary responsibility areas of this position include providing for the immediate needs of residents
and guests, some crisis intervention with residents, welcoming and assisting meal providers and other
volunteers, housekeeping and building management duties, and some administrative work. The ideal
candidate will participate in a team to provide services for those who are homeless in the community.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:
• High school diploma and some college level coursework is required.
• Experience with the homeless community is required.
• Skills in conflict management are highly desirable.
• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal, written and electronic mediums.
• Strong teamwork orientation.
• Some experience as a volunteer desirable.
• Technical Skills: Microsoft Word.
• Reliable transportation to work is necessary; access to own vehicle preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Hours: This Shelter Worker will work 2 shifts per week to start, and may pick up additional evenings and
night shifts, as needed. Shelter Workers are expected to make arrangements with other staff members to
cover shifts, when necessary, and be available to cover for co-workers, as well.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a current resume and three professional references. If you have questions or for more
information, call Crystal Frank at (612) 872-4193, ext 15 or E-mail her at crystal@oshousing.org. Our
Saviour's Housing is located at 2219 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404.

CATEGORY: Health/Human Services/
Workforce

JOB LOCATION: Twin Cities Metro

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QUANTITATIVE PSYCHOLOGY/BEHAVIORAL GENOMICS. The Department of Psychology, College of Science at The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor Faculty position beginning Fall 2011. Candidates should complement and strengthen the current areas of the Program. We are looking for a scientist with research interests and experience in the behavioral, molecular and/or statistical aspects of the genetics of health problems and behavior. We are especially interested in individuals who can use advanced quantitative methodologies for the multivariate and structural equation modeling analyses of data in health, informatics, epidemiology, genomics, psychoneuroimmunology, and psychophysiology. In addition to research and graduate supervision (M.S. and Ph.D.), the successful applicant will be expected to teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses, and engage in productive research activities. The Department strongly encourages interdisciplinary research, and has active intra-institutional collaborations with the Departments of Biology, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Kinesiology, Biomedical Engineering and the College of Nursing, as well as inter-institutional collaborations with The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, The University of Texas at Dallas, and The University of North Texas Health Sciences Center in Fort Worth. All four Universities are located in the growing Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex region of North Central Texas. Information about the Department is available at www.uta.edu/psychology. Applicants must have a Ph.D. (by August 2011) in psychology or a related field and a demonstrated record of research productivity. Applicants should electronically submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, representative papers, and a statement of goals and interests as one pdf file to PSYCJOBSEARCH@UTA.EDU. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to Chair, Psychology Search Committee, Department of Psychology, The University of Texas at Arlington, 501 South Nedderman Drive, Box 19528, Arlington, TX 76019. Application review will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. Effective August 1, 2011, the use of tobacco products are prohibited on all UT Arlington properties.

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