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Career OPPORTUNITIES and human memory. The ideal candidate will have a range of behavioral research skills and conduct basic empirical research that is closely integrated with theory. Teaching responsibilities will include: graduate and undergraduate courses in cognitive psychology. 3) Counsel ing psychology. This position is for our APA-accredited counseling psychology program; candidates must have a Ph.D. from an APA-accredited counseling or clinical psychology program (or equivalent). The successful candidate must also have a license or be licensed-eligible as a psychologist in the State of Colorado. The area of specialization within counseling psychology is open, but preference will be given to candidates with a focus in health promotion, disease prevention, andintegrated management of chronic illness. Graduate teaching responsibilities may include: courses such as psychopathology, diversity issues, personality and intellective assessment; undergraduate courses may include psychology of personality and abnormal psychology. Additional details about each of the three positions can be found at http://www.colostate.edu/Depts / Psychology/. The teaching load is appropriate for a top-tier research university and is adjusted for grant activity. Depending upon the candidate’s interests and background, other possible course assignments may include general psychology, research methods in psychology, history of psychology, or graduate statistics. Application material (cover letter, curriculum vitae, preprints/reprints, statements of research and teaching interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available, and e-mail addresses of three referees) should be submitted online at: http://www.natsci. colostate.edu/employment/psych/. The applicant should request three reference letters. Referees will be sent an access code (using the contact information provided by the applicant) for submitting the letters online. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled, but to ensure full consideration, applica tions must be received by October 17, 2011. Complete applications of the semi finalist candidates will be available to department faculty for review. CSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates. CORE FACULTY MEMBER (INTERNATIONAL DISASTER PSYCHOLOGY): The Graduate School of Professional Psychology (GSPP) at the University of Denver is seeking a core faculty member specializing in disaster trauma work with transnational populations. The position is a half-time clinical appointment. Salary and rank will depend on academic and clinical or field experience. There are numerous practice opportunities in Denver. Duties 108 include: teaching in the master’s program in International Disaster Psychology, advising, supervising local and/or overseas practica, and participating as a core member of the GSPP. The applicant should have sufficient academic background and field experience in disaster and trauma psychology to be able to teach a variety of courses in the program. Preference will be given to licensed or license-eligible applicants. A doctorate in psychology is preferable. Inquiries may be addressed to: Dr. Judith Fox, Director, Master’s Program in International Disaster Psychology, at jufox@ du.edu. Subject to budget availability, preferred starting date is September 2012. Apply online at www. dujobs.org. The University of Denver is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. FOUR ASSISTANT-LEVEL TENURE-LINE FACULTY POSITIONS IN PSYCHOLOGY—UNIVERSITY OF DENVER: We are a highly collaborative, research-oriented department that values interdisciplinary approaches. The department seeks candidates whose research interests are integrative and cut across traditional content areas. Specific positions are: 1) the affective sci ence, social psychology, and cog nitive psychology program; for this position we are particularly interested in candidates whose work emphasizes affective or social processes and involves one or more of the following: biological measures, individual differences, or cultural contexts, 2) the clinical child psy chology program; for this position we are particularly interested in candidates who are conducting research with diverse and underserved populations and have expertise in multicultural issues, 3) the devel opmental psychology program; for this position we are particularly interested in candidates whose work includes biological measures, cognitive development, and/or sociocultural contexts, and 4) any of the above programs; for this position we are particularly interested in candidates who are conducting research that will contribute to one or more unifying themes across programs: developmental, cognitive, and affective neuroscience (broadly defined), stress, coping, and health, psychopathology, and research with diverse and underserved populations. We will give priority to applications received by October 14, 2011, but will consider applications until the positions are filled. For all positions, successful applicants should have an outstanding record of research achievement, and more senior-level candidates must also have a program of externally funded research. All candidates should have a strong commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education. The department and university are committed to enhancing the diversity of our faculty and particularly encourage applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups. Candidates must complete an online application at https://www.dujobs.org and send a letter of interest, research and teaching statements, curriculum vitae, at least three letters of recommendation, and reprints/preprints to: Faculty Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Denver, Denver, CO 80208-3500. See our website for further information about the department: www.du.edu/ psychology. CONNECTICUT STAFF PSYCHOLOGIST: Yale Department of Psychiatry and VACT Healthcare System are recruiting a staff psychologist in the field of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This person will function as the coordinator of admissions for the PTSD program, providing care to veterans within the psychiatry service and will work with a team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and other members of a multidisciplinary team at the VACT and the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. The applicant will also be expected to facilitate clinical research associated with the National Center and to initiate their own research program in this field. Applicants must have successfully completed clinical training in an APA-accredited, U.S. program, be licensed to practice in Connecticut and legally employable. Preference will be given to applicants who have a history of academic productivity and are in a position to facilitate growth of a clinical research program. Interested applicants send curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation, no later than November 1, 2011, to: Ismene Petrakis, MD, Chief of Mental Health Services, VACT Healthcare System, 950 Campbell Ave, West Haven, CT 06516. Yale University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, students and staff and especially encourages applications from women and under-represented minority scholars ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY: The Psychology Department at Fairfield University invites applications for a tenuretrack assistant professor position beginning fall 2012. We seek a cognitive or behavioral neuropsychologist with research interests in neuropsychological assessment and higher order functioning of the brain. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching interests in lifespan issues in neuropsychology. Applicants must have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and the potential for developing an active research program in their area of specialization that involves undergraduates. Applicants are expected to have completed a Ph.D. in psy- chology or related field and ABDs who expect their degree by fall 2012 will also be considered. Applicants with a degree in clinical or cognitive neuropsychology, or in cognitive, developmental, or school psychology with relevant research and teaching interests are especially encouraged to apply. The teaching load is three undergraduate courses each semester. Courses taught would include: human neuropsychology, cognitive psychology, and developmental psychology, as well as courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. Courses might also include: tests and measurements, research methods, sensation and perception, and general psychology. Review of applications will begin immediately; for full con sideration, complete applications must be received by October 3, 2011. The department consists of nine full-time faculty representing a range of specialties and is housed in a spacious, well-equipped facility in the Bannow Science Center. Our department offers a B.A. degree as well as a B.S. degree in psychology. Fairfield University is a Jesuit institution and is consistently ranked as a top comprehensive university in New England and is located in the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT, one hour from New York City along Long Island Sound. Our six colleges and professional schools enroll approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students. The salary and benefits for the position are competitive. Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, representative reprints of scholarly work, three letters of reference, and a graduate school transcript. These should be sent to: Linda Henkel, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, Department of Psychology, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT 06824. No electronic applications will be accepted. For additional information about Fairfield University and our department, visit http://www. fairfield.edu. Fairfield University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. CLINICAL/RESEARCH PSYCHOLOGISTS: Department of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine is recruiting a clinical research psychologist with expertise in smoking and alcohol abuse research and excellent writing abilities. Applicants must have demonstrated experience in research methodology including clinical trials and human laboratory methods. Expertise in studying mood and sleep disorders that frequently co-occur with smoking and heavy alcohol use are highly desirable. The position will entail 25% clinical service with primary sub- PsycCareers.com MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY • SEPTEMBER 2011 https://www.dujobs.org http://www.du.edu/psychology http://www.du.edu/psychology http://www.dujobs.org http://www.dujobs.org http://www.colostate.edu/depts/psychology/ http://www.colostate.edu/depts/psychology/ http://www.PsycCareers.com http://www.natsci.colostate.edu/employment/psych/ http://www.natsci.colostate.edu/employment/psych/ http://www.fairfield.edu http://www.fairfield.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