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Posted 5/8/08. Developmental Psychology Associate at Florida Gulf Coast University. Dr. Lakshmi Gogate is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to assist in her lab projects in auditory-visual perception and word learning in full- and pre-term infants (6 months to 1 year). Responsibilities include testing of infants in a play paradigm involving mothers and their infants and in habituation procedures; training and supervision of undergraduate psychology majors in all lab activities and possible training of graduate students; general day to day lab management; and serving as liaison with staff at the Lee County Department of Health. Opportunities exist for co-authorship on publications and initiation of a project that merges with the Principal Investigator's interest. Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation in Developmental Psychology, or a degree conferred by August 2008. Relevant coursework must include graduate level courses in child development, infant perception or language development, and statistics. Preferred Requirements for this position include the ability to use the Bayley Scales of Infant Development III. Applications are only accepted online. Visit http://jobs.fgcu.edu and access Requisition # 0813. Deadline: Open until filled. Posted 5/3/08. Postdoctoral Fellow. Laboratory of Child Development, University of Maryland. We seek a postdoctoral fellow with training in developmental psychology, social development, and an interest in gene X environment interaction to join a NIH funded project studying the role of child temperament on social behaviors. The study examines the trajectories of two different temperament types from infancy through adolescence, identifying factors that contribute to social and emotional competence in adolescence. The postdoctoral fellow's responsibilities include participating in the ongoing research, and data analysis with a goal toward study publications. To make application, send CV to Dr. Nathan Fox. email: fox@umd.edu. Posted 5/2/08. Research Assistant at Duke University. Dr. Liz Brannon in The Center for Cognitive Neuroscience at Duke University is seeking a full-time research assistant to run fMRI studies with children. The job requires recruiting children, testing children in behavioral and fMRI studies, analyzing data, and supervising undergraduates. Some knowledge of cognitive development and/or cognitive neuroscience as evidenced through research experience or course work is essential. Computer experience with programs such as Excel, Real Basic, and Matlab is preferable. Commitment of 1 – 2 years required. Salary will range from $26, 000- 32, 000 commensurate with experience (with benefits). Start date = June 1st or ASAP. Please email Emily Hopkins with your resume, 2 references, and a cover letter Emily.hopkins@duke.edu. Posted 4/15/08. Faculty Research Assistant Opening. The University of Maryland’s Child Development Lab (http://education.umd.edu/EDHD/faculty/Fox/index.php) is seeking a full-time Faculty Research Assistant to work in a dynamic research environment studying longitudinal trajectories of temperament in multiple samples including infants, children, and adolescents. Responsibilities include scheduling visits, collecting cognitive, behavioral, and psychophysiological data, supervising undergraduate research assistants, and data management. Primary qualifications include a strong research background, attention to detail, good organizational skills, and a willingness to adapt to the changing demands of a dynamic research environment. Bachelor degree required. Experience with infants and young children is desirable. Interested individuals should send a cover letter and CV to Kristin Ross Stauffer at 301-405-8315 or kross3@umd.edu. Review of applications is underway and will continue until the position is filled. The qualified candidate will begin July 2008. Posted 3/21/08. TWO POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITIONS. CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON CULTURE, DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION. NEW YORK UNIVERSITY .Faculty at New York University are seeking two postdoctoral fellows to work on research at the Center for Research on Culture, Development and Education (CRCDE), funded by the National Science Foundation. The positions will begin in September 2008, for two years. Senior investigators include: Catherine S. Tamis-LeMonda, Diane Hughes, Niobe Way, Hirokazu Yoshikawa, Diane Ruble and Ronit Kahana Kalman. The mission of the CRCDE is to advance an understanding of the role of culture and contexts (e.g., home and school) in shaping children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development in early childhood and adolescence. Faculty, students and staff of the CRCDE are engaged in longitudinal research projects (spanning up to 8 years) on children and families from diverse ethnic groups (Chinese, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Mexican, White, and African American). The multi-method studies of the CRCDE include surveys, observations, and qualitative interviews. The Center is entering the 6th year of funding and is currently funded through 2012. Qualifications and Responsibilities. A doctorate in developmental psychology or related field is required. Knowledge of longitudinal, multivariate, multilevel analysis is required. Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, and/or Cantonese is preferred but not required. Each postdoctoral fellow will work on research concerning early childhood or adolescence, depending on expertise. Responsibilities include data analyses and writing of manuscripts for publication. Training opportunities include independent and collaborative research, analysis and writing, using large and varied data sets. Salary is competitive with full benefits. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, and three letters of reference attention Julia Raufman, Center for Research on Culture, Development, and Education, New York University, 246 Greene St, 5R, Mail code 5455, New York, NY, 10003. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. New York University is an equal opportunity employer.
Posted 3/20/08. POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH
FELLOWSHIP. New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA. The Institute for the Study
of Child Development, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New
Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School has a position open for a 2-3
year postdoctoral fellow with research interests in social/emotional
development and psychobiology. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in
psychology or a related field. Send curriculum vitae, cover letter, and
three references to: Michael Lewis, Ph.D. Director, Institute for the
Study of Child Development, 97 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08903.
Interested applicants at ICIS (Vancouver) may contact either Michael
Lewis or Dennis Carmody via message center. Posted 2/28/08. Child Development (Infancy/Early Childhood): Full-time, one-year temporary position as Assistant Professor in Human Development and Family Studies; Possibility of renewal or becoming tenure-track line. Position begins August 21, 2008. Teach undergraduate courses in infancy, early childhood and lifespan development. Additional duties include advising students. Doctorate required, or ABD with degree awarded by August 2008, with at least one degree in child development, human development, family studies or related area; evidence of teaching effectiveness and subject-matter competence; evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, relevant professional experience, and scholarly competence preferred. Screening begins March 10, 2008. Further position details and application process are available at www.ehs.cmich.edu/hev. CMU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a doctoral research university. CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity within its community (see http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo/.). Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Posted 2/19/08. University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Humanities. Postdoc Fellowship “Developmental perspectives on the self”. Center for Subjectivity Research. The Danish National Research Foundation: Center for Subjectivity Research invites applications for a two-year postdoc fellowship in the area of subjectivity research with special focus on developmental perspectives on the self. The Center for Subjectivity Research is an interdisciplinary center of excellence under the directorship of Professor Dan Zahavi. The fellowship is open to applicants coming from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds. Projects incorporating both theoretical and empirical perspectives will, other things being equal, be preferred. The concrete research plan is supposed to be finalized in collaboration with the interested parties at the Center. The Center’s research on developmental approaches to self-experience involves collaboration with Philippe Rochat from the Department of Psychology at Emory University, Atlanta, USA. During the employment the postdoc is expected to spend at least a few months at Emory. It is recommended that those interested in applying should orient themselves concerning the research program and the activities of the Center by consulting its website:www.cfs.ku.dk Further information can be obtained from Dan Zahavi (dza@hum.ku.dk). The deadline for application is May 5, 2008. The expected starting date of the position will be the fall of 2008. The application, which should be written in English, must contain A project proposal with a full description of the suggested research project. The proposal should not be longer than maximum 12,000 taps (typically 5 pages of 2,400 taps) including spaces and notes, but excluding the list of references; the total number of taps must be indicated at the end of the project proposal. A CV of not more than 3 pages. PhD assessment committee’s provisional or final evaluation or documentation of equivalent qualifications. If relevant, a PhD Diploma. A list of publications - publications should not be enclosed; the evaluation committee may ask for copies if needed. No special application form is used. The recipient of the fellowship will be employed in accordance with the current agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the AC (the Union of Academics in Denmark). The Dean of the Faculty will appoint an assessment committee. Upon receipt of the report of the committee, each applicant will receive the specific portion of the committee’s assessment pertinent to him/her. The applicants will only be assessed in relation to the announced position. Applications are invited from qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, religion or ethnic origin. The application must be sent in 6 copies to The Rector of the University of Copenhagen, The Faculty of Humanities, Njalsgade 80, DK-2300 Copenhagen S, by May 5, 2008 at 12:00 (noon), with reference to the Journal number 211-0163/08-4550. No enclosures will be accepted after the deadline. Posted 2/10/08. RESEARCH ASSISTANT - The Center for Autism Research (CAR) at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking a full-time clinical research assistant to participate in a longitudinal study of brain and cognitive development in infants at risk for Autism. RA candidates should have a strong background in developmental psychology, neuroscience or a related field. Previous experience or knowledge of infancy/ early childhood, and developmental disorders or Autism preferred. Successful applicants will have opportunities to participate in various clinical and research experiences, including clinical rounds, seminar presentations, and interactions with renowned research scientists, clinicians and postdoctoral fellows. The successful candidate will be trained in infant behavioral assessments, experimental methods and parent interviewing and will work on studies of early cognitive and social development in infant siblings of children with Autism. Daily tasks will include, recruitment and screening of potential of subjects, operation of experimental paradigms, assisting with behavioral assessments and data entry and checking. Interested applicants should submit a resume, statement of career interests and objectives, and two names of references with knowledge of your work and/or academic history. Applications may be e-mailed to Sarah Paterson at patersons@mail.chop.edu or sent to her at, Center for Autism Research, 3535 Market Street, Suite 860, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The position is for two years, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Posted 1/17/08. Wayne State University and Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute. We are seeking a Research Scientist (biostatistician) with a strong background in research methods, statistics and data analysis in the social sciences or health-related fields to join our Institute. The Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute is a historic research institute within Wayne State University in Detroit dedicated to developing a knowledge base in young children’s development as well as human development across the lifespan. The institute sponsors a wide range of research projects focusing on young children’s development in urban settings, risk and resilience, and related issues with a wide range of datasets, from longitudinal studies to random controlled trials testing psychosocial interventions. Responsibilities: Develop analytic approaches and models; Use statistical methods to help design random controlled trials; Process and analyze large scale data sets to implement ;Make detailed observations and interpret results; Work with doctoral students to train them in data analytic methods; Prepare tables and graphs. Qualifications:
Salary is competitive. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. We are a growing research institute offering many opportunities for career development. Apply to jobs.wayne.edu (posting number: 034431).
Posted 1/8/08. Director of the Hunter
College Autism Center. Hunter College of the City University of New
York seeks a dynamic leader to serve as founding Director of the Hunter
College Autism Center. The Director carries the primary responsibility
for academic and public programming of the Center as well as for the
preparation of educators and other professionals who work with children
and families affected by Autism. Partnering with the Dean of Hunter’s
academic and professional schools, The Director will provide strategic
direction for all academic, public outreach and development efforts. For
a detailed job description, qualifications and directions on how to
apply, please visit: Posted 12/24/07. Post Doctoral Opening. The University of Maryland’s Child Development Lab has an opening for a Post Doctoral Fellow beginning September, 2008. The person would work on two longitudinal data sets examining the trajectories of infant temperament across childhood and adolescence and factors that modify these trajectories. Interested candidates should have familiarity with the general area of developmental psychopathology and research in child temperament. A background or knowledge of statistical modeling techniques for longitudinal research is desirable. Interested persons should send a letter of application and a CV to Dr. Nathan Fox at fox@umd.edu. Posted 12/10/07. The University of Georgia, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of Child and Family Development. The Department of Child and Family Development is accepting applications for two positions at the rank of Lecturer in Child and Family Development. These are nine-month, full-time, non-tenure-track renewable positions. Responsibilities: Teach four undergraduate courses per semester; advise students; demonstrate potential for outstanding achievement in the discipline; provide service to professional associations, the department, college and the university. Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Child Development, Family Studies, Lifespan Development or closely related areas. Exemplary experience teaching undergraduates. The Department: The Department of Child and Family Development (CFD) serves 450 undergraduate majors and 175 minors. The undergraduate programs of study include emphases in General CFD, Child Life, and PreK-2 teacher certification, as well as academic program approval for Certified Family Life Education. A Birth-5 teacher certification emphasis is in the proposal stages. The Child Development Lab at the McPhaul Center serves more than 100 children and provides instruction, research and service support. Graduate programs include the MS in Child and Family Development and PhD in both Marriage and Family Therapy and Child and Family Development. The College: The Department of Child and Family Development is one of four departments in the college, including Foods and Nutrition, Housing and Consumer Economics, and Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors. The college serves over 1,400 undergraduates and 120 graduate students. Further information is available at www.fcs.uga.edu. The University: UGA is a Carnegie-designated RU/VH, land-grant and sea-grant university with an enrollment of 32,000 students. It is ranked among the top 20 public universities nationwide. Entering freshmen have an average 1241 SAT and 3.74 GPA. Athens is consistently rated among the top college towns in the US: www.visitathensga.com. Effective Date: August 18, 2008. Deadline: Review of applications will begin February 1, 2008, but the application process will remain open until both positions are filled. Application Procedure: Send letter of application by postal mail, including a teaching portfolio with a statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vita, teaching evaluations and other relevant information. A complete application must also include official university transcripts for all degrees and three letters from professional references. Send to: Dr. Leslie Gordon Simons, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Child and Family Development, 123 Dawson Hall, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, 706.542.4844, lgsimons@uga.edu. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Posted 12/10/07. New doctoral and postdoctoral positions at the Communication before Language group (Dr. Ulf Liszkowski, Max-Planck-Institute for Psycholinguistics, Nijmegen, NL, http://www.mpi.nl/; http://www.eva.mpg.de/psycho/staff/liszkowski/). Great opportunity for young scientists to get involved:
The group’s interest is in the emergence of prelinguistic communication, cognition, and cooperation. In addition to lab-based experiments, a new spin is provided by looking at cultural differences in caregiver-infant interaction and its possible impact on social and cognitive development. For the doctoral position, candidates need a Masters or equivalent in psychology or a related field and a strong interest in infant social and cognitive development. Interactional competences and experiences with infants are desired; Dutch-speaking may be of advantage. For the postdoctoral position, candidates need a PhD in psychology, anthropology, linguistics, or a related field. In addition to candidates with a strong interest in prelinguistic social and cognitive development the position is especially suited for candidates with field experience, language skills or established contacts for cross-cultural work, and the motivation and skills to conduct and supervise field studies. Applicants should send their qualifications, a CV, publication list, 2 independent letters of recommendation, and a short statement of interest or current research to Dr. Liszkowski. Applications are reviewed until positions are filled and should be sent before Feb. 2008. Successful candidates are expected to start in May 2008 (subject to negotiation). Address: Ulf Liszkowski,Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics, P.O. Box 310, 6500 AH Nijmegen, The Netherlands, Ulf.Liszkowski@mpi.nl. For more information please contact Ulf Liszkowski Posted 12/3/07. Associate/Full Professor - Biological/Genetic Processes and Child Development. Tenure track faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level, August 2008 start date. The exploration of how individual, family and community factors influence child development has been a longstanding thrust of developmental researchers; recent streams in science have emphasized the importance of investigating how biological or genetic factors may interact with psychosocial, behavioral and/or familial processes. The high priority given to examining relations among these factors is evident in current and projected federal funding opportunities. Faculty in the Department of Family and Child Ecology are invested, with Developmental Psychology faculty, in leading a new multi-college collaborative research initiative on Biology and Human Development, including an emphasis on gene-environment interactions. We seek an advanced scholar/researcher, interested in how genetic and other biological processes may be influential on child development and on parental or family functioning, to provide leadership in this new effort. Faculty interested will find productive scholars within FCE and on campus willing to participate in and support the effort to centralize this focus and develop new funding streams/projects. The successful candidate will have experience in leadership, a solid/considerable background in early child development (e.g. 0-5 years), and a clear record of scholarship and funding on the intersection of genetic or biological factors with psychosocial, behavioral, and/or familial processes. Applicants should submit letter of intent, description of research program, curriculum vitae, two publications, and a list of 3 referees with contact information to: Chair, Biological /Genetic Processes and Child Development Search, Department of Family and Child Ecology, Michigan State University, East Lansing MI 48824. Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. MSU is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted 11/27/07. Tenure-Stream Faculty
Position (Rank Open) in Infancy / Toronto. The Department invites
applications for a tenure-stream appointment (rank open), effective
August 1, 2008, in the area of Infancy (preferred research areas include
perception, action and cognition, but other areas will be considered).
The successful candidate will have a PhD in Psychology, a demonstrated
record of scholarship, evidence of teaching and student training, and a
capacity for collegial service. The successful candidate will teach at
both the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise theses, and build
a research program. Areas for developmental collaboration in the
Department include: infant perceptual-motor development; HPA axis in
infants, attachment; social-cognitive development, learning and
imitation; media and development; children and youth at risk; child
psychopathology and executive function in ADHD; cognitive aging and
plasticity; and others. Applicants should submit a letter of
application, a curriculum vitae, a research plan, research publications,
evidence of teaching, and the names of three individuals who could be
contacted for reference letters, by January 16, 2008, to: Dr. Jean-Paul
Boudreau, Chair, Department of Psychology, Ryerson University,
350 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 2K3. Tel: 416-979-5000, ext.
6191. E-mail: boudreau@ryerson.ca. Confidential inquiries are welcome by
phone and e-mail. Early submissions are encouraged, however,
applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Only those candidates selected for the short-list of consideration will
be contacted for letters. The Department of Psychology has built over
10,000 sq. ft. of new research space supporting a vibrant research and
training environment. We are located in the cosmopolitan core of
Toronto, a city also noted for its cultural diversity. To learn more
about the Department, please visit
www.ryerson.ca/psychology
Posted 11/27/07. TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES is expanding its program with the appointment of the Rockwell Professorship in Child and Family Programs and Policies at the Associate/Full Professor level to commence in August 2008. The Professorship was established to enhance departmental and college-level multidisciplinary research related to programs/policies which have the goal of promoting the optimal development of individuals and families. Responsibilities of the Professorship include formulating and implementing a plan for our Institute of Child and Family Studies, and serving as Director of the Institute. The position is 25% administration, 25% teaching, and 50% research. A Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies or a related discipline is required. Applicants should demonstrate a history of success in research, extramural funding, teaching, leadership, and service. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in areas related to disadvantaged, at risk, or resilient individuals and families (for example, poverty, disability and exceptionality, family violence, underrepresented groups, immigration, resiliency/developmental assets). Review of applicants will start on January 15 and will continue until the position is filled. Apply online (http://jobs.texastech.edu) (requisition # 75346) with letter of intent, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research/program/policy experience and interests. Mail (p)reprints of recent published articles and three recommendation letters to Nancy Bell, Ph.D., Rockwell Professorship Search Committee Chair, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409-1230, email nancy.bell@ttu.edu. Lubbock is a sunny southwestern city of 200,000; TTU enrollment is 28,000. Further information about the department and college can be found at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hs/. Texas Tech University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to supporting equality of opportunity and respect for diversity. Posted 11/27/07. TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES announces an opening for a tenure-track position at the ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE level to commence August, 2008. Applicants with teaching and research interests in any area of human development or family studies will be considered, but they must have expertise in statistics/research methods, and a willingness to teach course(s) in these areas at the graduate level. A Ph.D. in HDFS, Sociology, Psychology, or related discipline is required by the starting date. Review of candidates begins on January 4, 2008, and continues until the position is filled. Apply online http://jobs.texastech.edu) (requisition #75310) by submitting cover letter, CV, and statements of teaching philosophy and research interests. We also request that applicants mail teaching evaluations (if available), pre/reprints of published articles, graduate transcripts, and three recommendation letters to: Michael O'Boyle, Ph.D., Chair, Human Development and Family Studies Search Committee, HDFS Department, College of Human Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas 79409-1162; email: michael.oboyle@ttu.edu. Information about our department may be found at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hdfs. Lubbock is a sunny southwestern city of more than 200,000; TTU enrollment is approximately 28,000 and growing. TTU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to supporting equality of opportunity and respect for diversity. Posted 10/23/07. The Department of Psychology at Montclair State University (http://www.chss2.montclair.edu/psychology) invites applications for two positions, rank open, to begin September, 2008. Clinical Child (V-F27): Duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Clinical-Child Psychology, Quantitative Methods & Research Methods and conducting research in relevant content area. Preference for Clinical Child Psychologist with active research program in Autism, ADD or ADHD. Developmental (V-F28): Ph.D. in Psychology with a specialization in Developmental Psychology. Preference given to candidates with a research program in Cognitive Development. Significant research experience including external funding in area of interest extremely desirable. Teaching experience at both graduate and undergraduate level with excellent student evaluations. Ability to teach quantitative methods and research methods. Ability to attract external research funding. Candidates for both positions should have solid training in experimental, developmental observational methods. Candidates for Associate Professor or Full Professor should have experience applying for and receiving grant support. SEND LETTER & RESUME TO: Dr. Peter Vietze, Chair, Psychology, Department, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ 07043 (include V number) Posted 10/12/07. Wright State University: The Department of Psychology seeks applicants for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in behavioral neuroscience to begin September 1, 2008. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related discipline (anticipated by 9/1/08) with training in behavioral neuroscience. Post doctoral experience is preferred. Candidates must be actively engaged in research and show promise of establishing an externally funded research program. Preference will be given to candidates whose research contributes to our emphases in developmental psychobiology (www.psych.wright.edu/facultystaffhome.htm). Candidates must be capable of teaching classes in behavioral neuroscience. Preference will be given to candidates who also can teach classes in the area of developmental psychology. Wright State’s neuroscience programs are undergoing rapid growth. A concentration in behavioral neuroscience has been established for undergraduate Psychology majors, and a campus-wide Comprehensive Neuroscience Center was recently instituted. Behavioral neuroscience faculty in the Department of Psychology are eligible to supervise graduate students in the interdisciplinary Biomedical Science Ph.D. program. Wright State University was recently ranked fourth nationally for universities with limited numbers of doctoral programs in the Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index, as well as among the “Best in the Midwest” universities by The Princeton Review. Applicants should send CV, statement of research and teaching interests, representative publications, and three letters of reference to Dr. Michael Hennessy, Chair, Behavioral Neuroscience Search Committee, 335 Fawcett Hall, Department of Psychology, Wright State University, Dayton, OH 45435. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2007, and continue until the position is filled. Wright State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Posted 10/10/07. University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks an Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education. This is a 9-month, tenure track position available Fall 2008. The position is in the Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies, with a courtesy appointment in Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education as the two departments are moving forward in innovative ways to integrate teaching and learning in the early years. For a complete job description including qualifications and to apply online, go to https://employment.unl.edu and search for requisition number 070744. Review of applications will begin on November 20, 2007. The University of Nebraska is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, which seeks and encourages expression of interest from minorities and groups traditionally under represented. Posted 10/10/07. The Department of Family and Child Ecology is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Early Childhood Education/Child Development. In addition, to a doctorate in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, or a closely-related field. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a strong externally recognized and supported program of research and to develop excellence in teaching. Interest in the development of program or research linkages to the MSU Child Development Laboratories would be preferred. Candidates will have some responsibility for mentoring and teaching undergraduate and graduate students who are preparing for careers in research and/or practice and administration. For additional information about the college, department, and program areas visit, http://www.fce.msu.edu/. The position begins, August, 16, 2008, salary nationally competitive. Submit a statement of research and teaching interests, curriculum vita, and three (3) letters of reference to Deborah J. Johnson, Chair, Early Childhood Education Search Committee, Department of Family and Child Ecology, 7 Human Ecology Bldg, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824 or email c/o Lisa Fuentes at Fuentesl@msu.edu or contact Dr. Johnson at john1442@msu.edu .Review of applications will commence on Nov 30, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution.
Posted 10/6/07. The Max Planck Institute
for Psycholinguistics (Nijmegen, the Netherlands) is offering a Posted 10/2/07. Seeking Research Assistant: Center for Research on Culture, Development and Education at New York University invites interested applicants to apply for a research assistant position for studies on culture and development. Qualifications required are a B.A. in the social sciences (e.g., psychology, anthropology, sociology, education), to be Spanish speaking, have excellent organizational skills as well as an ability and interest in working with families and children. Responsibilities include (1) visiting families of preschoolers and adolescents in their homes for interviews and videotaped parent-child, (2) visit schools to gather data from adolescents about their experiences in homes and schools, (3) to oversee various aspects of the grant, including budget, website, petty cash, and supervision of hourly employees. Salary is commensurate with experience and benefits are included. This position is available immediately and is a great opportunity of future graduate school applicants in psychology and related fields. Interested applicants should submit a resume and a brief email to Catherine S. Tamis-Lemonda at Catherine.tamis-lemonda@nyu.edu and Jenny Arevalo at ja471@nyu.edu. |
