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DESCRIPTION:
The Senior Director of Science Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Implementation will report to the EDI Executive Office while also being matrixed to the Science Directorate. This dual-reporting structure positions the Senior Director at the forefront of developing and implementing strategies to enhance diversity within psychological science, including how science is conducted, reported, reviewed, and disseminated. Key responsibilities include identifying and dismantling barriers to diversity within the discipline, crafting resources to change psychological scientists' behavior and aligning with EDI initiatives both internally and externally to APA. Additionally, the Senior Director will play a vital role in advancing the knowledge production objectives within the APA Racial Equity Action Plan.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft Office: Advanced user. Email: Advanced user. Internet search tools and research databases, including PsycINFO: Advanced user.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
About APA:
The American Psychological Association (APA) represents 122,000 psychologists, students, and affiliates, primarily in the U.S. and Canada but also in other countries around the world. APA is a scientific and professional organization with about 500 employees and is categorized as a 501(c)(3) along with its 501(c)(6) companion organization, APA Services, Inc.
Job Location: Remote: APA jobs may be considered for remote work eligibility as defined in APA's Flexible Work Policy and are subject to approval. Remote work employees may not work from the following states or U.S. territories: Alaska, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, Wyoming.
Application Instructions:
Qualified candidates must apply online through APA's applicant system and attach a resume and cover letter specifying your salary expectations. Applications that are submitted without both documents are considered incomplete and will not be reviewed for consideration. Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. Please make sure to check your Spam folder if you do not receive an email from us.
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