Evaluation of applications will be based on quality of proposed research, samples of work, and letters of recommendation. PhD must be received by August 2010.

Appointment will be announced by March 1, 2010.

Stipend and Prerequisites:
The annual stipend will be $60,000 for 2010-11. The annual appointment period is an academic calendar year, September 1 - April 30. The fellow will be eligible for participation in the University health and life insurance options. The program for dental insurance will begin after the first year is completed. A flat allowance of $2,500 will be reimbursable for moving expenses in addition to $2,000 per year for conference travel.

The Fellow will have a two-year appointment as a Research Fellow or Assistant Professor in the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies and an appropriate affiliated department of the University. The fellowship may be extended for a third year pending approval by the Dean of the College of Literature, Science and the Arts. This appointment is not tenure-track. Any subsequent appointment of a Fellow to a position at the University of Michigan would be subject to the rules governing new appointments.

The Fellow is encouraged to consider opportunities for the dissemination of research, such as conferences, workshops, and colloquia, in coordination with the Frankel Center.

Non-US citizens may apply. If one is awarded the fellowship and is not a United States citizen, the University of Michigan International Office will work with the fellow to obtain a visa to permit employment at the University of Michigan for the two-year fellowship. Owing to the uncertainties of international mail, overseas applicants should try to postmark their applications by January 4, 2010.

Miscellaneous conditions:

Residence: The Fellow is expected to be in residence in Ann Arbor for the University academic years of appointment (September - April) and to participate in the activities of the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies. Off-campus research leave during academic terms will be permitted only in rare cases, only for brief periods of time, and only upon written application to the Director of the Center well in advance of the proposed leave. Any leave granted will count as part of the fellowship tenure.

Publications: Fellow is requested to cite his/her identification as the Mandell L. Berman Fellow at the University of Michigan in any publications that result from work done during his/her tenure and to provide the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies with copies of such published work.

Report on scholarship: At the end of each fellowship year, the Fellow is asked to submit a written report on activities and accomplishments during the year.

Activities: The Frankel Center for Judaic Studies is an interdisciplinary intellectual community. The Fellow will be expected to participate in monthly colloquia, to share his/her work in progress, and to engage in conversation with other members about intellectual concerns. The fellow will also be expected to disseminate results of his/her scholarship to the broader academic and Jewish communities.

Research assistance: The fellow will receive an office and computer as well as access to other research equipment as appropriate. The fellow may draw on additional funds for research up to $2,000 per year on approval from the Chair and with proper receipts. The fellow may seek support from external agencies if such support will enhance his/her scholarship.

Application procedure:
1. A current curriculum vitae. As an addendum, include a list of courses taken as a graduate student. No transcript is required.
2. A short (no more than one page, single spaced) description of your background, teaching interests, and a brief summary of your proposed research. If you are currently a doctoral candidate, please indicate the anticipated schedule of completion of your thesis.
3. A research proposal for the fellowship tenure of 1-5 pages. This proposal should outline the methods and aims of research beyond your thesis or other work on the subject. Please keep in mind that your project proposal will be read by non-specialists, as well as specialists in your field. Proposals that involve more than one discipline are especially welcome.
4. Two selected work samples. Because reviewers have limited time for reading each application, candidates must limit the number of work samples and length of papers. Do not send a copy of your dissertation, but you may send the introduction or short chapter.
5. Three letters of recommendation. Please have each recommender send the letter directly to:
Frankel Center for Judaic Studies
Attn: Deborah Dash Moore
202 South Thayer St.
2111 Thayer Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Please submit three copies of each item listed in 1-4.

Associate Director of Health Services Research

Minneapolis VA Center for Chronic Disease Outcomes Research
and the University of Minnesota

The nationally and internationally recognized Health Services Research and Development Center of Excellence at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center seeks a mid-career scientist to serve as Associate Director. The successful candidate for this exciting opportunity will have an independent research program at our Center, collaborate with other Center and University investigators, manage scientific staff, and implement our Center's strategic plan. We welcome applicants in the areas of clinical, public health, outcomes and/or implementation research. Requirements include a MD; PhD or DrPH in nursing, public health, management, social or behavioral science; effective leadership skills, and a record of high-quality research evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and independent funding. Additionally, we value strong communication skills, a commitment to collaboration, and an ability to work effectively across disciplines. The Associate Director will also hold a faculty position in the Department of Medicine at the University of Minnesota. Salary is dependent upon qualifications. Please mail, email or fax cover letter, curriculum vitae, publications list, and names of three references to Jill Mahal-Lichty, VA Medical Center (152), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. Email: jill.mahal-lichty@va.gov. Phone: (612)-467-1979 Fax: (612) 727-5699. The Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity employer. For more information about our Center, see: http://www.hsrd.minneapolis.med.va.gov/.

Position #2947 - Assistant or Associate Professor, Clinical Psychology

The University of La Verne's Department of Psychology invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level in Clinical Psychology. This is a tenure-track, 10 month appointment, beginning August 2010. The Psychology department includes a Psy.D in Clinical-Community Psychology, a MS in Marriage & Family Therapy, a MS in Counseling with a Concentration in College Counseling & Student Services, and an undergraduate psychology program. Responsibilities include: teaching six courses a year equivalent to no less than 18 semester hours of which at least fifty percent will be in the APA-accredited Psy.D. Clinical Psychology Program. Applicants are also expected to maintain an independent research program and to advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Qualifications include: a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program; completion of an APA/APPIC-accredited internship; licensure in CA or the ability to be licensed within 3 years of initial employment; record of excellence or potential in teaching and training with multicultural populations and in incorporating multicultural issues in courses; a demonstrated history of scholarly research and the potential to continue such work; and a commitment to quality teaching and scholarship in a comprehensive liberal arts university with a very diverse student body. The hiring range for this position is dependent upon qualifications and departmental equity. Benefits of employment include a comprehensive health and welfare plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse and dependent children and a generous 10% contribution to the university's 403-B retirement plan. Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. To apply, please send a letter of interest describing your teaching philosophy and research experience, curriculum vita, representative publications, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including several recent course evaluations and course syllabi), and letters from three professional references in Word or PDF format to: jobs@ulv.edu, or mail to Human Resources, University of La Verne, 1950 Third Street, La Verne CA 91750. Reference position #_2947.

CAIR is an internationally-renowned social science research center that has
prepared numerous postdoctoral fellows for successful careers in research
and public health leadership. The CAIR Fellowship Program combines
seminars, conferences, and other educational opportunities with
individualized, one-on-one mentoring by CAIR faculty members.

Additional information about the program is
available on our website (www.mcw.edu/cair.htm) or from the Program
Director, Steven D. Pinkerton, Ph.D. (pinkrton@mcw.edu; 414- 955-7700).

For more information about the Harvard College Writing Program, please see our website:
http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~expos

and the page devoted to applying to teach in our Program:
http://isites.harvard.edu:80/icb/icb.do?keyword=k24101&tabgroupid=icb.tabgroup92258

Harvard University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. The University and Program have a strong commitment to diversity among faculty and staff, and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

SALARY:
Hourly
$17.11 - $25.67 Annually
$35,725.68 - $53,598.96

OPENING DATE: 09/25/09 CLOSING DATE: 10/18/09 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION:
To apply for this Position please go to www.mncourts.gov and click on career opportunities.
The Fourth Judicial District is seeking a half-time forensic psychometrist to administer and score specialized psychological assessment instruments used in Court evaluations.

Our division serves the Criminal, Juvenile, Family, and Probate/Mental Health Courts. The client population is diverse; the ages range from early adolescence through elderly adults. The candidate selected must be able to establish rapport and cooperation with this range of clients, and to communicate the results to professional staff. The candidate must be detail oriented, observant of behavior, and flexible when completing independent assignments.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: Responsibilities include:

•Administers specialized psychological assessment instruments, including malingering and personality instruments.
•Trains on the administration of neuropsychological, memory, and intelligence assessment instruments under monitored supervision; administers as experience is gained.
•Elicits test completion with individuals involved in non-voluntary, Court-ordered evaluations.
•Documents clinically relevant client behaviors and any behaviors affecting test validity or deviations from standardized procedure.
•Scores assessment instruments objectively, accurately, and reliably, using hand-scoring methods and various computer software scoring programs.
•Schedules testing appointments with clients; coordinates his or her schedule with staff psychologists, other Court officers, and detention deputies in order to meet deadlines set by the Court.
•Consults with staff psychologists following testing sessions to discuss test results, validity considerations, and observations of client behavior.
•Collects data and keeps records on individuals tested.
•Writes reports on test results, interviews and observations.
•Participates in staff meetings and training sessions.
•May testify in Court.
•Other duties as assigned

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•Bachelor's degree in psychology, with coursework in tests and measurements, and abnormal psychology.
•Experience in administration and scoring of psychological tests.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
•Ability to interview and interact with clients in a forensic setting.
•Successful applicant will be required to pass a BCA criminal background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

•Work experience in a mental health setting
•Professional interest in forensic assessment
•Interest in working in criminal justice system
•Coursework in child development, statistics and personality
•Experience working with diverse populations, including non-English speaking

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Posted for internal application and external application simultaneously. The selection process is a resume-based, skill-matching process. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you.

To apply, please send a statement of interest and curriculum vitae with the names of three references to jlenfant@cva.edu. Consideration of applicants begins at once and will continue until the position is filled.

Julie L'Enfant
Chair, Liberal Arts
College of Visual Arts
344 Summit Ave.
St. Paul MN 55102
651-757-4066
jlenfant@cva.edu

Postdoctoral fellowships

http://www.earth.columbia.edu/articles/view/55

Award: $48,000 annual salary; $12,000 research allowance

Deadline: Dec 1, 2009

Multi-disciplinary program dedicated to critical scientific and social issues related to meeting global sustainable development goals. The program fosters cross-disciplinary interaction, research and education. Fellows build a foundation in one of the Earth Institute's core disciplines (social, earth, biological, engineering, & health sciences), and acquire cross-disciplinary expertise and breadth needed to address sustainable development and reduce environmental degradation, poverty, hunger and disease. Fellowships typically last for 24 months.

Contact: Rita Ricobelli Corradi

Research Director, OARP

rricobelli@ei.columbia.edu

The Earth Institute, Columbia University

B-16 Hogan Hall, MC 3277

2910 Broadway

New York, NY 10025

Program Email: fellows@ei.columbia.edu

We are seeking applications for a tenure-track position from scholars with research interests in social, emotional, personality, abnormal psychology. The successful applicant will join a research cluster committed to the study of adjustment and well-being; accordingly, his/her research focus should be consistent with this research theme. There will be additional opportunities to collaborate with psychologists in research clusters focused on human communication and/or genetic determinants of behaviour. The position will be at the Assistant Professor level beginning July 1, 2010. Candidates for this position should have received their Ph.D. by the starting date, and should show evidence of excellence in teaching and research. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an active, externally funded program of research and to contribute to the education and training of undergraduate and graduate students.

We encourage you to submit your application online by visiting us at http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm, and refer to job number 0900623. Please ensure that you include a current CV, statement of research and teaching interests, materials relevant to teaching experience, and copies of representative publications. In addition to the online application, please submit your application and other materials to Chair of Social/Personality/Abnormal Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Mississauga, 3359 Mississauga Road North, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5L 1C6. Three letters of recommendation should also be sent under separate cover. Materials must be received by November 30, 2009.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

For more information about the Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Mississauga, please visit our home page.

We are seeking applications for a tenure-track position in developmental psychology from scholars with research interests in any developmental aspect of social, emotional, personality, abnormal or educational psychology. The successful applicant will join a research cluster committed to the study of adjustment and well-being; accordingly, his/her research focus should be consistent with this research theme. There will be additional opportunities to collaborate with psychologists in research clusters focused on human communication and/or genetic determinants of behaviour. The position will be at the Assistant Professor level beginning July 1, 2010. Candidates for this position should have received their Ph.D. by the starting date, and should show evidence of excellence in teaching and research. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an active, externally funded program of research and to contribute to the education and training of undergraduate and graduate students.

We encourage you to submit your application online by visiting us at http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm, and refer to job number 0900622. Please ensure that you include a current CV, statement of research and teaching interests, materials relevant to teaching experience, and copies of representative publications. In addition to the online application, please submit your application and other materials to Chair of Developmental Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Mississauga, 3359 Mississauga Road North, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5L 1C6. Three letters of recommendation should also be sent under separate cover. Materials must be received by November 30, 2009.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

For more information about the Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Mississauga, please visit our home page.

The Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough invites applications for two full-time clinical appointments: tenure stream in clinical psychology (#0900777) and teaching stream in clinical psychology (#0900776). The appointments will be at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure stream) and Lecturer (teaching stream), and will begin on July 1, 2010.

For detailed information about each search and application process, we encourage you to visit the University of Toronto Faculty Careers Page at http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm and submit your application online. Please refer to the job posting numbers above.

The closing date for applications is November 15, 2009.

For more information about the Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Scarborough please visit our home page: http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~psych/

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to
increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of, and
applications from, women and members of minority groups, as well as
others who would bring additional dimensions to the university's
research and teaching missions.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT plans to create a tenure-track
appointment at the Assistant Professor level in Cognitive Psychology, to
begin in the academic year 2010-11. All areas of cognitive psychology
will be considered, including, but not limited to, memory, thinking,
language, attention, decision-making, cognitive neuroscience, and
computational/mathematical models of cognition. The appointee will be
expected to teach courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
All applicants should provide a curriculum vitae (including
bibliography), a brief statement of research interests, copies of their
most representative scholarly papers, and three letters of reference.
The deadline for applications is October 31, 2009. Please apply through
AcademicJobsOnline.org.

Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to
increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of, and
applications from, women and members of minority groups, as well as
others who would bring additional dimensions to the university's
research and teaching missions.

We are seeking applications for a tenure-track position from scholars with research interests in social, emotional, personality, abnormal psychology. The successful applicant will join a research cluster committed to the study of adjustment and well-being; accordingly, his/her research focus should be consistent with this research theme. There will be additional opportunities to collaborate with psychologists in research clusters focused on human communication and/or genetic determinants of behaviour. The position will be at the Assistant Professor level beginning July 1, 2010. Candidates for this position should have received their Ph.D. by the starting date, and should show evidence of excellence in teaching and research. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an active, externally funded program of research and to contribute to the education and training of undergraduate and graduate students.

We encourage you to submit your application online by visiting us at http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm, and refer to job number 0900623. Please ensure that you include a current CV, statement of research and teaching interests, materials relevant to teaching experience, and copies of representative publications. In addition to the online application, please submit your application and other materials to Chair of Social/Personality/Abnormal Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Mississauga, 3359 Mississauga Road North, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5L 1C6. Three letters of recommendation should also be sent under separate cover. Materials must be received by November 30, 2009.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

For more information about the Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Mississauga, please visit our home page.

We are seeking applications for a tenure-track position in developmental psychology from scholars with research interests in any developmental aspect of social, emotional, personality, abnormal or educational psychology. The successful applicant will join a research cluster committed to the study of adjustment and well-being; accordingly, his/her research focus should be consistent with this research theme. There will be additional opportunities to collaborate with psychologists in research clusters focused on human communication and/or genetic determinants of behaviour. The position will be at the Assistant Professor level beginning July 1, 2010. Candidates for this position should have received their Ph.D. by the starting date, and should show evidence of excellence in teaching and research. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an active, externally funded program of research and to contribute to the education and training of undergraduate and graduate students.

We encourage you to submit your application online by visiting us at http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm, and refer to job number 0900622. Please ensure that you include a current CV, statement of research and teaching interests, materials relevant to teaching experience, and copies of representative publications. In addition to the online application, please submit your application and other materials to Chair of Developmental Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Mississauga, 3359 Mississauga Road North, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5L 1C6. Three letters of recommendation should also be sent under separate cover. Materials must be received by November 30, 2009.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

For more information about the Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Mississauga, please visit our home page.