Senior Director of Science Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Implementation

Note: APA operates on a 37.5-hour work week with one hour lunch breaks each day. APA sets salaries based on several considerations, including years of relevant experience, level of education, and previous staff and/or governance experience at APA.

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

• Doctoral degree in psychological science or related field.
• A minimum of 15 years of senior management experience in an area related to EDI.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, including communication to psychological scientists.
  
  

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office: Advanced user. Email: Advanced user. Internet search tools and research databases, including PsycINFO: Advanced user.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing EDI within all facets of psychological science – from research conception to dissemination. This includes developing training strategies, and inter-association collaborations.
• Advance implementation of the priority actions outlined under the Knowledge Production domain in APA’s Racial Equity Action Plan
• Collaborate with psychological scientists to pinpoint and address EDI challenges within the field. This involves reviewing relevant literatures to identify gaps and develop solutions to bridge these gaps.
• Create and continually update resources designed to educate scientists on strategies for mitigating systemic discrimination and barriers in psych science (e.g., community-based partnerships, diversity science theories, systems-based language). This position will focus on all forms of diversity in science, including but not limited to EDI of racial/ethnic, sexual/gender, ability, socioeconomic status, and religious diversity.
• Manage and expand a database of diverse scholars to increase representation in the review process for manuscripts and grants.
• Collaborate with the Leadership Development Institute on the development of mentoring resources to connect diverse scholars with scientific leaders.
• Develop strategies for recruitment of trainees from diverse communities to enter psych science professions.
• Conduct trainings with scholars on resources available to recruit and retain diverse scholars (diversity supplements, Ford Foundation, admissions practices, etc)
• Undertake other related duties as necessary to ensure that contributions to the APA’s EDI and knowledge production goals remain impactful and aligned with the APA’s Racial Equity Action Plan.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

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.

The American Psychological Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected categories covered under local law.