FACULTY POSITION IN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY.

Applications are invited for a tenure-stream appointment in
Developmental Psychology at the rank of Assistant Professor in the
Psychology Department at The University of Western Ontario, effective
July 1, 2012. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and will be expected to
maintain an active research program, teach undergraduate and graduate
courses, and provide graduate student supervision.

The Psychology Department has approximately 50 faculty members, 20
staff members, and over 100 graduate students enrolled in the Masters
and Ph.D. programs. It is one of the most distinguished psychology
departments in Canada. Further information about the Department may be
found at http://www.ssc.uwo.ca/psychology/.

Applicants should electronically submit a curriculum vitae, a
statement of research and teaching experience and interests, and
copies of representative publications, and arrange to have 3 letters
of recommendation sent to Dr. Albert Katz, Chair, Department of
Psychology, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
N6A 5C2, katz@uwo.ca. Please put Developmental Faculty Search in the
subject line. Consideration of applications will commence immediately
and will continue until the position is filled.

This position is subject to budgetary approval. Applicants should have
fluent written and oral communication skills in English. All
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian
Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. The
University of Western Ontario is committed to employment equity and
welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including
visible minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities.

Job openning

The Department of Psychology at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position (rank commensurate with qualifications and experience) in developmental psychology.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in developmental psychology or a closely related field, the ability to teach courses in developmental psychology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels,

and an excellent record of publication in leading journals.

Candidates with expertise in cognitive development are especially encouraged to apply.

We expect the position to start in the academic year of 2012-2013. Opening the position is subject to budgetary considerations.

The Department of Psychology at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is at the forefront of psychological research in Israel.

Please view the department’s research profile athttp://psychology.huji.ac.il/en/

Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae and a formal letter addressing qualifications and describing research plans and teaching plans (including the courses they can offer) to

Ariel Knafo at msarielk@huji.ac.il.

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2011, but applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Assistant Professor Position at Georgetown University Department of Psychology

Georgetown University Tenure Track Position in Cognitive Neuroscience/Decision-making. The Department of Psychology at Georgetown University anticipates a tenure-track assistant professor position, effective August 1, 2012. We are looking for a cognitive neuroscientist specializing in decision-making. The successful applicant will bring an active research program with strong potential for external funding. Candidates should be prepared to teach specialty undergraduate and graduate level courses. The ability and eagerness to teach General Psychology would also be greatly welcomed. A record of publication, a record of successful attempts to secure external funding, and excellent teaching skills will be advantageous.

Georgetown University has a state of the art brain imaging facility with a research-dedicated 3T magnet and technical support for fMRI, DTI, simultaneous EEG and fMRI, NIRS, and MRS. The Psychology Department offers an undergraduate major in psychology, an Honors program, and a doctoral degree in Developmental Science with concentrations in Lifespan Cognitive Neuroscience and in Human Development and Public Policy. There are resources for collaboration between Psychology Department faculty and colleagues at other units of the university, including (but not limited to) the Georgetown University School of Medicine, the McDonough School of Business, the Kennedy Institute for Ethics, the Department of Linguistics, and the Georgetown Public Policy Institute.

Please submit a cover letter, statements of research and teaching interests, curriculum vita, and three letters of reference to https://surveyconsole.com/t/ABp77ZDIRr. For questions, contact Brad Kelly atbtk27@georgetown.edu or by phone (202) 687-4274. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but we aim to complete the search as early as possible.

Georgetown University, the oldest Catholic University in the United States, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

Post-doctoral researcher in theory of mind development

The Rutgers University Cognitive Development Lab, under the direction of Alan M. Leslie, seeks an energetic and highly motivated post-doctoral researcher from October 1, 2011, for a 12 month appointment.

The post-doc will advance research on the cognitive basis of early theory of mind development in infants and preschoolers. Qualifications include a doctorate in psychology or cognitive science, previous research in theory of mind or social cognitive development, writing skills, statistical expertise, and publication record. We are using (principally but not exclusively) non-verbal measures (looking time, eye tracking, etc.).

Information about the Cognitive Development Lab can be found at:

http://www.ruccs.rutgers.edu/~aleslie/

To apply, send letter of application, cv, publications, and three reference letters to: Dr. Alan M. Leslie, Co-Director, Rutgers University Center for Cognitive Science, 152 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854.

or email: aleslie@ruccs.rutgers.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately.

Assistant/Associate Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience-University of Delaware

The UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY invites applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to begin September 1, 2012. Under some circumstances, candidates at the Associate Professor level might be considered. We are particularly interested in candidates who can bridge departmental areas and extend existing research strengths within the department. One priority area is Cognitive Neuroscience, broadly defined. We welcome applicants working in any area of cognition. A second targeted area is Neuroendocrinology / Psychoneuroimmunology. We prefer a colleague studying endocrine or immune physiology in relation to animal models of stress, sex differences, psychopathology, developmental disorders, psychosomatic disease, neurogenetics, social processes and health, or aging; applicants using other approaches to study these issues may also be considered. These positions, which could be based in any of the department’s areas (Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical, Cognitive, Social), are part of a new departmental hiring initiative that reflects the arrival of a new department chair, an emphasis on a neuroscience perspective, and cross-disciplinary interaction. The initiative will bring additional faculty to our department, located in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. For more information about the department, see http://www.psych.udel.edu. Applicants should go to http://www.udel.edu/udjobs/ to submit a cover letter stating research and teaching interests, along with a current vita. In addition, 3-5 reprints (all in pdf format) and three letters of reference should be sent to searches@psych.udel.edu.Applicants for these positions should have a Ph.D. or expect to complete their degree requirements prior to appointment. Inquiries should be addressed to the search committee chairs, Dr. James E. Hoffman (hoffman@psych.udel.edu; 302-831-2453) for Cognitive Neuroscience, or Dr. Anna Klintsova (klintsova@psych.udel.edu; 302-831-0452) for Neuroendocrinology/Psychoneuroimmunology. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2011, although applications received after that date may be considered.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SOCIETY FOR LANG DEV SYMPOSIUM

The Society for Language Development announces its annual symposium to be held in Boston on November 3, 2011.

Connections between written language and spoken language

Thursday, November 3, 2011, 1:00-5:00 pm

George Sherman Union
Boston University

Invited Speakers:

Reading: Universals and writing system constraints, Charles Perfetti (University of Pittsburgh)

Learning to read and write an alphabet, Rebecca Treiman (Washington University)

The deep interdependence of reading and spoken language, Mark Seidenberg (University of Wisconsin)

Reception to follow the symposium, 5:00-6:00 pm

To Register for the SLD symposium AND the Boston University Child Language Development (BUCLD) conference, which follows the SLD symposium on November 4-6, please visit this website:

https://www.bu.edu/phpbin/bucld/

To Register for the SLD symposium ONLY, visit this website:

http://www.bcs.rochester.edu/sld/symposium.html

GWU Tenure Track Position

he GWU Speech and Hearing Science department is recruiting for an assistant/associate professor. Areas of preferred expertise include: aural rehabilitation, augmentative and alternative communication, language and literacy across the lifespan, and/or dysphagia. Please see attached position announcement. Please share with any appropriate potential candidates. Thank you!

Assistant/Associate Professor: The Department of Speech and Hearing Science at the George Washington University in Washington DC invites applications for a tenure track position starting August 15, 2012. Primary responsibilities include developing and maintaining an independent program of research in the candidate’s area of expertise, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and participating in departmental and university service.

Basic Qualifications: At the time of hire, applicants must have a Ph.D. in speech and hearing sciences, cognitive sciences, or closely related area. ABD candidates will be considered and must have the Ph.D. completed by August 1, 2012. Evidence of, or potential for, excellence in scholarship (via peer-reviewed publications and/or works in progress) and teaching (via summaries of course evaluations, peer observations of teaching and/or summary of teaching philosophy) is also required.

Preferred Qualifications: Expertise in one or more of the following areas: aural rehabilitation, augmentative and alternative communication, language and language disorders across the lifespan, and/or dysphagia. The CCC and DC licensure eligibility are preferred.

To Apply: Please send 1) a letter containing a statement regarding how you match the basic and preferred qualifications for the position, 2) a statement of your research agenda and teaching philosophy, 3) a curriculum vita, 4) at least three letters of reference to: Shelley Brundage, Chair Search Committee, Department of Speech and Hearing Science, 214 Hall of Government, 2115 G. Street NW, Washington, DC 20052 (202) 994-5008; e-mail: brundage@gwu.edu. The review of applications will begin December 9, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Only completed applications will be considered. The George Washington University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University and the department seek to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.