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Career OPPORTUNITIES methods and data analysis areas of particular relevance to child, family, and community research, such as but not limited to the use of longitudinal methods and assessment of change, multi-level modeling, measurement theory, group randomized trials, mixture or latent-class models, cluster and spatial issues, multivariate statistics, and methodological issues in prevention science. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree or equivalent in human development, psychology, or related field. To ensure full consideration, ap plications should be received by November 1, 2011. More information, with instructions for submitting applications, is available at: https://recruitments.ucdavis.edu/. For more information, contact: Lisa Miller, Search Committee Chair, lmsmiller@ucdavis.edu. UC Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. TENURE-TRACK, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: The Psychology Department at Pomona College invites applications from outstanding teachers/scholars. Candidates are sought with a commitment to teaching and the ability to establish an active research program that involves undergraduates. Area of research specialty is open. Course load is two courses per semester and will include a course in cognitive psychology with lab, an advanced seminar in cognitive psychology, and introductory psychology. Ability to address issues of diversity in courses, and a demonstrated commitment to mentoring students from underrepresented groups will be considered favorably. Complete applications received by October 14, 2011 will receive full consideration. Send an electronic dossier, including a cover letter, statement of teaching and research interests, teaching evaluations, curriculum vitae, and reprints/preprints to: psych@pomona. edu. In addition, have three letters of recommendation submitted to psych@pomona.edu. Inquiries can be addressed to: Richard Lewis (rlewis@pomona.edu). Pomona College is a highly selective liberal arts college attracting a diverse, national student body. Pomona College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and especially invites applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. For more information about Pomona College visit: http://www.pomona.edu. CHILD CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY: The Department of Graduate Psychology at Azusa Pacific University invites applications for a faculty position in child clinical psychology to begin August 15, 2012. Rank is open. The Department of Graduate Psychology is an APA-accredited Psy.D. in clinical psychology program with an emphasis on family psychology. The position requires: excellence in teaching at the graduate level, an active program of research with the potential for external funding, experience mentoring doctoral students, and participation in faculty committees. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in both family psychology and child psychotherapy and should describe how multicultural issues have been or will be brought into courses and research programs. A Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA-accredited doctoral program in clinical psychology and the completion of an APA-accredited internship are required. The successful applicant will be license-eligible in California and be able to integrate their Christian faith with the discipline of psychology in a manner consistent with the mission of the university. Screening of ap plicants will begin on February 1, 2012, and will continue un til the position is filled. For more information, visit www.apu.edu/ provost/employment/. Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical, Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, APU is committed to God First and excellence in higher education. Offering 53 undergraduate majors, 37 master’s degrees, 21 credentials, 7 doctoral programs, and 5 certificates to a total student population of more than 9,200 on campus, online, and at seven regional centers across Southern California, APU has been recognized as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges for 6 years running and by The Princeton Review as one of the Best in the West. In compliance with federal laws and regulations, Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, disability, national origin, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. The Department of Graduate Psychology is dedicated to building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Thus, minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL TRAINING: California Lutheran University’s Psy.D. program in clinical psychology invites applications for an 11-month full-time tenure-track senior faculty member who will function as the director of clinical training (DCT). The director of clinic training will have oversight of all aspects of the graduate psychology training programs. Qualifications: applicants must have a doctoral degree from an APA-accredited program, and APA internship and be eligible for licensure as clinical psychologists in California. Applicants at the senior level are welcome to apply. We seek a dynamic individual who can provide a leadership role in shaping the Psy.D. training program. Qualified applicants will develop or have established research programs in their areas of expertise, will demonstrate the ability to foster the development of clinical skills in students as they progress through the program and be highly effective educators in and out of the classroom. Knowledge and expertise in APAaccreditation, performance based assessment and psychotherapy efficacy research required. Review of applicants will begin in Octo ber. Position will remain open un til filled. Applicants should send a) curriculum vitae, b) letter reflecting teaching philosophy and scholarly interests, and c) names and contact information of three professional references in electronic form to: Lena Stoops at lstoops@ callutheran.edu. www.sandiego.edu Chair of the Department of Psychological Sciences The University of San Diego is seeking a senior person in any area of psychology for the position of Chair of the Department of Psychological Sciences (http:// www.sandiego.edu/cas/psy/). The Department currently has 14 full-time faculty members and offers an undergraduate major and minor in psychology within the context of a Catholic liberal arts university. Our program strongly emphasizes the basic scientific nature of psychology, and an important component of our program is providing research and applied opportunities for our students. In addition to the responsibilities of the chair, the candidate can expect to teach Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods, and advanced courses and laboratories in the area of expertise. The candidate will also be expected to maintain an active program of research that could involve undergraduate students. The University is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment and to principles that promote inclusive practices. Ph.D. in Psychological Sciences required. Salary will be commensurate with experience and rank. Candidates must submit a vita, three letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations, and representative reprints, and should address leadership, mentoring, and administrative skills in their application materials. To apply, go to http://apptrkr.com/198076, and reference Job IRC3669. The University of San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The deadline for applications is October 15, 2011. The University of San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. EOE UC Santa Cruz is seeking qualified candidates for several professor positions in Psychology: Quantitative Psychology Professor #847 Cognitive Psychology Assistant Professor (2 positions) #005 and #023 Send all materials to: Psychology Department Faculty Search Committee University of California 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 Information about the UCSC Psychology Department is available at: http://psych.ucsc.edu. SEPTEMBER 2011 • MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY 105 PsycCareers.com http://www.pomona.edu https://recruitments.ucdavis.edu/ http://www.sandiego.edu http://www.PsycCareers.com http://www.sandiego.edu http://www.apu.edu/provost/employment/ http://www.apu.edu/provost/employment/ http://www.sandiego.edu/cas/psy/ http://www.sandiego.edu/cas/psy/ http://www.apptrkr.com/198076 http://psych.ucsc.edu

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Monitor on Psychology - September 2011

Monitor on Psychology - September 2011
Letters
President’s Column
Contents
From the CEO
Supreme Court hears psychologists on prison and video game cases
Antipsychotics are overprescribed in nursing homes
New MCAT likely to recognize the mind-body connection
A $2 million boost for military and families
In Brief
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS UPDATE
On Your Behalf
Judicial Notebook
Random Sample
TIME CAPSULE
QUESTIONNAIRE
Speaking of Education
SCIENCE WATCH
An uncertain future for American workers
Advocating for psychotherapy
PRACTICE PROFILE
ETHICALLY SPEAKING
Seared in our memories
Helping kids cope in an uncertain world
APA and Nickelodeon team up
Muslims in America, post 9/11
Bin Laden’s death
‘They expect us to be there’
Answering the call of public policy
Candidates answer final questions
APA News
Division Spotlight
New leaders
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION
Disaster relief training
Honoring teaching excellence
Personalities

Monitor on Psychology - September 2011