The Department of Economics at the University of Chicago invites applications for a full-time Senior Research Associate. This position will begin in the 2018-19 academic year.

Applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago’s Academic Career Opportunities website at: https://tinyurl.com/y8nte77v. Applicants must have a PhD in Economics and a strong commitment to research.

An applied microeconomist with experience in personnel economics and the economics of education is preferred. Applications are required to include a curriculum vitae and research statement. Additionally, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit, as optional, up to three published or unpublished
research papers.

Review of applications will begin on March 6, 2018 and will continue up to March 20, 2018, or until the position is filled. Early application is strongly recommended. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The Department of Psychology in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor of Psychology. This position is located on the Armstrong campus.

The Department of Psychology offers bachelors’ and master’s degrees as well as an APA-accredited Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology). The department also offers psychological services through its Psychology Clinic and the Regents Center for Learning Disorders. The individual in this position will teach courses at the undergraduate level on the Armstrong campus, located in Savannah, Georgia. The Armstrong campus offers a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree, and a Bachelor of Science with tracks in experimental psychology and a new neuroscience track.

Position Description. Reporting to the department chair, the Assistant Professor of Psychology requires teaching psychological statistics, research methods, as well as courses in the candidate’s specialty area; conducting research; and performing departmental and university service responsibilities. The position is an academic (9/10 month), tenure-track appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:

Screening of applications begins March 1, 2018, and continues until the position is filled. The preferred position starting date is August 1, 2018. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Only complete applications submitted electronically will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Applications and nominations should be sent to:

Dr. Josh Williams, Search Chair, Search #67563
Department of Psychology
Georgia Southern University
Electronic mail: Joshua.williams@armstrong.edu
Telephone: 912-344-2833

The School of Social Work at Western Michigan University invites applications and nominations for two tenure-track, academic-year positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, with an expected start date of August 15, 2018.

Qualifications: PhD in social work or related field; MSW degree; at least two years post-MSW professional practice experience; knowledge and expertise in social work interpersonal practice; demonstrated potential to maintain an active program of scholarly research and grant writing; the ability to work with diverse populations and groups, including students, faculty members, community groups and business leaders. For the rank of Associate Professor, applicant must possess six years of university teaching experience, research and publications record appropriate for the rank of associate professor, and successful grant writing experience.

Preferred qualifications include expertise in School Social Work or trauma, and experience in distance education and on-line teaching.

Responsibilities: Teaching and service in the BSW and MSW programs; student advising; sustained productivity and growth in research and grant writing, with an active research agenda; service to the School of Social Work, the University, the profession, and the community; and contributing to an interdisciplinary environment of research, instruction, and community collaborations.

School of Social Work: Please visit http://www.wmich.edu/socialwork/ to learn about the School and our programs, including the School’s Trauma Specialization as well as the interpersonal practice concentration.

The Department of Geography at South Dakota State University seeks applications for a tenure-track position with a specialization in Physical Geography at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 22, 2018. This is a 9-month, full-time, benefit eligible position. The Department of Geography offers BS degrees in Geography and GISc, an MS in Geography, and faculty supervision of PhD students in the Geospatial Science program.

SDSU is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to and/or coordinate course offerings that address the experiences of underrepresented minorities in organizations. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Geography, or closely related field, by first day of employment;
• Ability to develop the department’s Physical Geography program and effectively teach the program’s undergraduate and graduate courses;
• Ability to teach introductory physical geography and in the candidate’s area of specialization;
• Ability to undertake collaborative research within the department and university;
• Ability to engage in Physical Geography at the national level;
• Ability to publish the results of original research in peer-reviewed journals, and develop an independent, externally-funded research program;
• Ability to use technology in managing and delivering educational programs;
• Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to develop a field techniques course;
• Interest in helping to develop an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) course and/or integrate Geographic Information Sciences into teaching and research.