As the University’s largest and most varied academic unit, the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is comprised of artists, learners, performers, scholars, scientists, and teachers across 21+ departments, programs, schools, and centers and acts as a central hub where many of the University's disciplines intersect. Nearly all 6,000 undergraduates at the University take liberal arts courses with us, and about one-third of these students declare a first major in a CAHSS program. Most of our departments, programs and schools offer master's or doctoral programs. CAHSS scholars, artists, instructors, staff, and students collaborate in a shared quest for knowledge about the human condition and the development of skills to improve our local and global communities. The broad scope of CAHSS allows our students to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed at nearly any career in today’s global society.
The Stress, Early Experiences, and Development (SEED) Institute is a research center which explores the critical intersections of human development and adversity. Our team of faculty, postdocs, and students is united by a commitment to research that integrates psychology, biology, and community insight to address pressing challenges in mental health, learning, caregiving, and beyond. We apply this knowledge to design interventions, inform policy, train the next generation of SEED scientists, and foster lasting change.
Position Summary
This is an internal posting for a pre-identified candidate.
The Stress, Early Experiences, and Development (SEED) Institute seeks applications for a one-year appointed faculty Director. The primary responsibilities for this position are overseeing all research being conducted by the Center and managing/supervising associated faculty and staff. This is a 12 month, non-benefited appointment, effective 9/1/2025 through 8/31/26. The position may be extended, contingent on funding availability & need.
Essential Functions
- Supervise undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, volunteer and paid research assistants, and associated faculty
- Oversee all research and evaluations being conducted by the Center and manage/supervise associated faculty and staff
- Works with the University’s Office of Research and Sponsored Programs regarding grants administration and with the Department of Psychology’s Grants and Budget Manager regarding budgets and financial records
- Oversee the protection of human subjects involved in research conducted by the Center and the management of data
- Secure funding for new projects through a variety of sources
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience with Fundraising
- Experience with management of a team of staff
- Demonstrated research and evaluation skills
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Psychology or related field
Preferred Qualifications
- A Current member of SEED – Stress, Early Experiences and Development Institute
Working Environment
- Standard open office environment
- Noise level is quiet to moderate
Physical Activities
- Ability to use a computer for an extended period
- Occasionally required to move about the office/campus
Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) August 18th, 2025.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Rate
The salary rate for this position is an $8,500 annual stipend, distributed over 12 months
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information-but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.
Benefits
The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.
For full consideration, please include the following documents with your application:
- Resume or CV (length varies), including degrees obtained and research accomplishments
- Cover Letter (1-2 pages), including motivation to hold the position and knowledge, skills, and plans to engage in best practices in inclusive research
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non-Discrimination-Statement.
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