The Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities announces that it is opening a search for an outstanding scholar to fill an endowed chair, the Starke R. Hathaway Distinguished Professorship. This is a full-time tenured position in the Department's Clinical Science and Psychopathology Research (CSPR) Training Program. This will be a tenured appointment at the Full Professor level, depending upon the applicant's qualifications and experience and consistent with existing collegiate and university policy.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree and recognition as a nationally or internationally distinguished researcher and scholar commensurate with years since the Ph.D. degree. The Hathaway Professorship is in adult clinical psychology and psychopathology and offers substantial research support. The candidate's areas of research might include but are not limited to the etiology, assessment, classification, and/or treatment of psychopathology (including mood, anxiety, personality, or neurological disorders) with the objective of elucidating major psychological or biological mechanisms of psychopathology.

The successful applicant should have and is expected to maintain a strong research program, advise graduate students, and teach graduate and undergraduate courses. Excellence in teaching is strongly desired. The individual will also be expected to contribute to the service needs of the department, college, university, and profession and to play a leadership role in the CSPR program. Salary is competitive and will depend upon the selected individual's qualifications and experience.

This position announcement is available on the Psychology Department's web page at http://www.psych.umn.edu/events_news/index.php. Identification of the candidates will be based upon expressed interest and/or nominations. Individuals wishing to be considered may submit a letter of interest along with a copy of their curriculum vitae through e-mail to psyappt@umn.edu or to Appointments Committee, Department of Psychology, N-218 Elliott Hall, 75 East River Road, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis MN 55455-0344. Curriculum vitae, selected reprints and preprints, description of research program, colloquium, interviews and/or other materials will contribute to the selection process. Alternatively, the position can be applied to by going to the University of Minnesota employment site at http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/index.html (click on "Search & Apply for Openings" and search for Requisition # 163270.) The search and review of candidates will begin on October 25, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

The Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, is conducting a search aimed at strengthening its position as one of the world's major psychology departments. As part of this initiative, the Department is planning to fill a tenure-track faculty position in one of three areas: behavioral genetics, clinical psychology, or quantitative/psychometric methods psychology.

Behavior Genetics candidates must have completed the requirements for the Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field by the appointment start date. Essential qualifications are demonstrated scholarly excellence and a well-planned program of research. The overall quality of the candidate's research contributions is more important than the specific area within behavioral genetics.

Clinical candidates must have demonstrated scholarly excellence and a well-planned program of psychopathology research. Preference will be given to individuals whose area of research complements existing program expertise in personality and psychopathology, brain imaging, developmental neuropsychology, behavior genetics, psychophysiology, and quantitative methods. Individuals engaged in translational research that contributes to the understanding of psychopathology are also encouraged to apply.

Quantitative/Psychometric candidates must have demonstrated scholarly excellence and a well-planned program of research. Preference will be given to individuals whose area of research complements or enhances existing program expertise in quantitative or psychometric methods and focuses on the measurement of individual differences (e.g., item response theory) or the analysis of individual differences data (e.g., analysis of longitudinal data, structural equation modeling). Advanced post-docs or assistant professors are strongly preferred.

Successful applicants will be expected to carry on an active research program and contribute to the research and training of graduate students. Teaching responsibilities will consist of graduate and undergraduate courses as well as seminars in special areas of interest. Excellence in teaching is strongly desired. Successful applicants also will be expected to contribute to the service needs of the Department, College and University. Outstanding colleagues and all the resources of a major research and graduate training department will be available to support each faculty member's work.

The earliest beginning date for this full-time, nine-month academic year faculty position is Fall Semester, 2010. Later start dates may also be arranged. Salary is competitive and will depend on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Applicants for this tenure-track position should submit electronically their curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests (not to exceed 500 words each), and up to three reprints/preprints following the procedures given at (http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/index.html then click on "Search & Apply for Openings" and search for Requisition # 162492). The applicant's statement of research interest should indicate clearly the applicant's area of expertise--Behavior Genetics, Clinical, or Quantitative. Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of reference sent electronically to psyappt@umn.edu. (please note that only reference letters can be submitted by e-mail; applications must be submitted following the procedures given at the links identified above). Review of applications will begin on October 17, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

The Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, is conducting a search for a 9-month contract assistant clinical psychology professor for 2009-10 and 2010-11.

Candidates must have completed the requirements for the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology by the appointment start date. Essential qualifications are demonstrated scholarly excellence and successful undergraduate and graduate instruction. Preference will be given to individuals with expertise in personality and psychopathology, brain imaging, developmental neuropsychology, behavior genetics, and quantitative methods.

Successful applicants will contribute to the training of graduate students. Teaching responsibilities will consist of 4 graduate and/or undergraduate courses in our core curriculum across 9 months. Undergrad courses might include abnormal and/or clinical psychology, which are big enrollment courses. Grad teaching might include assessment sequence, descriptive psychopathology and/or treatment. Specific course assignments will depend on qualifications. Successful applicants will also be expected to contribute to the service needs of the Department, College and University. The resources of a major research and graduate training department and its faculty are available to support faculty members’ work.

The beginning date for this full-time, nine-month academic year faculty position is Fall Semester, 2009. Salary is competitive and will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Applicants should submit electronically their curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests (not to exceed 500 words each), and up to three reprints/preprints following the procedures given at (employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1240856495345) The position requisition number is 160739.
Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of reference sent electronically to psyappt@umn.edu. (please note that only reference letters can be submitted by e-mail; applications must be submitted following the procedures given at the links identified above). Additional application materials may be requested at a later date.

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

(9903) Instructional (Non-Faculty) Teaching Series

The Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota occasionally needs Teaching Specialists or Lecturers to teach courses that cannot be staffed by regular faculty or graduate students. The courses would primarily be introductory or survey courses, but may include graduate courses. The positions are temporary and part-time. This search establishes a "pool" of instructor candidates. Applicants will be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis through the academic year. Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance. Teaching specialists and lecturers will be expected to teach undergraduate or graduate students in assigned course(s), hold office hours to assist and advise students, and participate in relevant departmental meetings.

Required Qualifications - Master's Degree in Psychology or closely related field. At least one year of post-baccalaureate teaching experience in introductory, research methods, cognitive, biological, personality, social, clinical, counseling or industrial/organizational psychology or a related field. For graduate courses, clinical or professional experience may in some cases be substituted for teaching experience. Candidates with M.A. will be hired as "Teaching Specialists".

Preferred Qualifications - Ph.D. in Psychology or related field. At least two years of post-baccalaureate teaching experience in introductory, research methods, cognitive, biological, personality, social, clinical, counseling or industrial/organizational psychology or a related field. Applicants selected to teach graduate level course must also have instructional or clinical experience relevant to those specialty areas. Candidates with Ph.D. will be hired as Lecturers.

(9902) Term Faculty Series

The Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota occasionally needs term (non-tenure track) faculty to fill in for regular faculty who may be on leave. Term faculty appointments include visiting, contract, adjunct or temporary appointments.
Term faculty will be expected to teach introductory and/or upper division undergraduate courses and/or graduate level courses, hold office hours and advise students, engage in an active program of scholarly research, and perform service and outreach appropriate for the rank of appointment.

Required Qualifications - Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Psychology or a closely related field and three years of teaching experience in a college or university.

Preferred Qualifications - Demonstrated excellence in teaching; distinguished program of research.

Application Instructions (for 9903 or 9902 Series positions)

To be considered for one of these positions, please submit an application through the University of Minnesota’s Employment website: www.umn.edu/ohr/employment . You may search for the postings by entering the position title or job code (9903 or 9902). You will be given the opportunity to attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae with your application. Additional application materials may be requested at a later date. Applications will not be acknowledged but will be reviewed when such openings occur throughout the year. Applications must be updated or resubmitted for each academic year. Positions are open until filled.

In 2006, The Department of Psychology received an American Psychological Association (APA) Culture of Service Award. The citation pointed out that “…the Department has a long history of commitment to service within the profession and to the public …�?. The Department has used the accompanying cash award to initiate a program of small grants for Psychology undergraduate majors. The goal is to assist our students in activities linking their psychology studies with outreach and public engagement.

We are pleased to announce the inaugural winners of the APA Engagement Awards, for Fall 2007. From the pool of applicants, the two candidates who best articulated the link between their academic studies in psychology and their community projects were selected for the $500 award.

Samantha Weishan is combining her knowledge of research in psychology with her role as a board member of the University YMCA. Last year she conducted an evaluation of student leaders' experiences in the organization, which will now be used to improve students' future experiences. Also this year, she will examine why student leaders who choose to remain with the organization beyond one year do so and the role of demographics in the volunteer recruitment process.

Adam Wilke is teaching a class, "Neuropsychology of Emotion", through the Twin Cities Experimental College (ExCo at http://excotc.org). The goal of ExCo is learning through shared knowledge unrestricted by the social roles inherent in traditional classroom settings. Instructors are not assumed to be the experts, but learning occurs through shared investigation of diverse viewpoints. The class is free and open to the public.

Congratulations to Samantha and Adam for successfully linking their studies in psychology with public engagement.

Two awards will be made each semester, contingent on availability of funds. Information and application materials are available at: http://www.psych.umn.edu/undergrad/apaawards.htm. The Spring 2008 deadline is December 3, 2007. Questions may be directed to Holly Hatch-Surisook, hhatch@umn.edu.