Forensic Psychology Job Opportunity: Liverpool Hope University (UK)

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A Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Criminology and forensic psychology is required, preferably with teaching interests that span delivering modules relating to the psychology of criminal behaviour and legal and investigative processes. The successful applicant will have a higher degree (or near to completion) and have some experience in teaching.

The Criminology and Psychology team at Liverpool Hope University currently runs courses in BA Criminology, MA Criminal Justice, BA/BSc Combined Honours in Psychology, BSc Single Honours in Psychology. From September 2007 the BA/BSc Combined Honours Pathway will be extended to include Criminology. The British Psychological Society has conferred eligibility for the Graduate Basis of Registration to students who have taken the appropriate modules on the BA/BSc Combined Honours Pathway and BSc Single Hons Psychology programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to join and expanding team and a vibrant academic community that has vision for the future and a commitment to excellence in both teaching and research. The University are looking for persons who will be enthusiastic and committed to the University’s mission and values, keen to build on a solid tradition and prepared to assist in the wider task of developing Liverpool Hope into what we intend it to be: a research-informed, teaching-led University that provides a distinctive, top-quality and all-round educational experience and environment for students and staff. If you have these qualities, drive and commitment they would like to hear from you.

Salary: £27,466 – £40,335

Closing Date: Friday 9 November 2007

For an application and further particulars please use the details below, quoting reference: 2APSY2A

Liverpool Hope University
Human Resources, Hope Park, Liverpool L16 9JD
tel: 0151 291 3390/3661 (24 hours)
e-mail: jobs@hope.ac.uk

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Forensic Psychology Job Vacancy: Juvenile Forensic Psychologist, Augusta, Georgia (USA)

The Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR), Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Addictive Diseases (MHDDAD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Juvenile Forensic Psychologist in Augusta, Georgia.

Job Description

Under limited supervision, you will conduct psychological testing and evaluations on children and/or adults with delinquent or status offenses, which bring them into contact with the judicial system. Provide opinions based on psychological evaluations regarding competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility. May be required to provide courtroom testimony and or
consultations to court personnel.

Qualifications

A current Georgia license to practice psychology (license may be temporary, provisional, or permanent). Or a valid license to practice psychology from any other state and license-eligible in Georgia. Once hired, a Georgia license to practice psychology would be required. Preference will be given to candidates, who can demonstrate:

Experience of psychological assessment and diagnosis of children and adolescents.

Experience relating to the treatment of childhood and adolescent psychiatric disorders.

Forensic experience and/or training.

Knowledge of developmental issues in children and adolescents related to cognitive and social development.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive starting salary of $51,000 – $70,000, a generous benefits package is offered that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

Employment Information

This position is located in Augusta, Georgia. Nestled along the banks of the Savannah River, Augusta is the second largest and oldest city in Georgia. Augusta and the Central Savannah River Area provide diversity of cultural, recreation and social activities, low cost of living, excellent public and private schools and is the home of Augusta State University and the Medical College of Georgia. Located in the east central section of the state, Augusta is approximately 150 miles east of Atlanta on Interstate 20. Augusta is also centrally located just two and a half hours from the beach and the mountains.

Applying for this job

A cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word format should be sent via e-mail to psychologist@dhrjobs.com To ensure proper routing/handling of your credentials, copy/paste or type the following title in the subject of your email: MHDDAD/Forensic Psychologist

Candidates for this position may be subject to employment drug testing and criminal background check.

Click Here To Visit The Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Mental Health

Forensic Psychology Job Vacancies: The University of Aberdeen, Scotland (UK)

Applications are invited for one Research Assistant position and one Research Fellow in the school of psychology to work on a research project which aims to develop objective and effective means of assessing the extent to which a particular eyewitness memory report can be relied on as evidence.

Applications for Research Fellow position should have a PhD and a background in experimental social or cognitive psychology and an excellent track record of research in the eyewitness or a related area. Applicants for the graduate position should have a good bachelors/masters degree in Psychology and have relevant research experience.

The salary will be paid in the range of £22,540 per annum for the Research Assistant post and £26,915 per annum for the Research Fellow post.

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Amina Memon (email amemon@abdn.ac.uk, tel: 01224 272230).

Click Here For Further Particulars And To Access The Online Application Form

Alternatively telephone (01224) 272727 (24-hour answering service) quoting reference number YPS204R for an application pack.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday 13th November 2006.