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Career OPPORTUNITIES ing with APA and state accreditation bodies, and providing administrative supervision to the director of our on-campus training clinic. Preference will be given to individuals whose main interests include training predoctoral students in the science and practice of clinical psychology as well as maintaining an active research program. Syracuse University’s doctoral scientist–practitioner training program in clinical psychology has enjoyed continuous accreditation by the American Psychological Association since 1956. Five clinical faculty members maintain research programs in clinical health psychology (e.g., assessment and treatment of alcohol and other drug-related problems, etiology of substance use disorders, sexual health and HIV prevention, and cardiovascular psychophysiology and risk reduction). The department’s goal is to grow the core clinical faculty to a total of eight to nine members in the next 3 years, so this is an exciting opportunity to build the clinical training program according to a vision heavily influenced by the newly-appointed DCT. Syracuse is located in beautiful Upstate New York. The city and surrounding areas offer outstanding school systems, a modest cost of living, proximity to nature (Adirondack Mountains, Thousand Islands, Lake Ontario, and the Finger Lakes) and easy access to major eastern cities. Several major medical centers are in close proximity to Syracuse University and offer opportunities for interdisciplinary research. More information may be found at http:// psychweb.syr.edu/. Applicants must complete a brief online faculty application at https://www.sujobopps. com. Attach electronic copies of your curriculum vitae and a cover letter describing your research and teaching interests. Three letters of recommendation are required. Do not ask your references to send paper documents. Detailed instructions for uploading their confidential recommendation letter into the system will be sent to references identified in your application. Applications will be reviewed beginning September 15, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Our goal is to fill the position by January 1, 2012. Syracuse University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, status as a disabled veteran, or a veteran of the Vietnam, Afghanistan, or Iraq Eras. The Department of Psychology is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, and individuals with disabilities. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE: The Department of Psychology at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in behavioral neuroscience (pending final budgetary approval). The candidate’s research should focus on emotion (including stress or aggression), motivation (some aspect of ingestion or reproduction), or learning and memory. Applicants are expected to have an active, visible research program, to publish theoretical and empirical research in top-tier journals, and to contribute to both graduate and undergraduate supervision and instruction. Candidates are expected to have a strong potential for external funding. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in psychology with some postdoctoral experience. Initial review of applications will begin on October 1, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. A detailed description of the department can be found at http://www. psychology.buffalo.edu. Apply online at https://www.ubjobs.buffalo. edu. Select “Search Postings.” After the jump, select “Psychology” under “Department” and then select the position listed under “Assistant Professor”. You will be required to upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, selected reprints, statements of research and teaching interests. Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the Behavioral Neuroscience Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14260-4110. The University at Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Recruiter. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR—COGNITIVE SCIENTIST/CORNELL UNIVERSITY: The Department of Psychology at Cornell University is considering candidates for a tenure-track assistant professorship in higher-level cognition. We are especially interested in applicants doing research on memory, learning, attention, concepts, knowledge representation, reasoning, problem solving, and/or action. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2011. The position will begin on July 1, 2012. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application that includes one or more key words indicating their specific area(s) of specialization, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statement, pdf’s of completed research, and letters of recommendation sent directly from three referees to: https://academic jobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/774. Cornell University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. NYS-LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST: A unique opportunity for a full- or part-time New York State licensed psychologist in a busy practice in the Greater Binghamton area. Send curriculum vitae and statement of interest to: Oakdale Psychology Associates, PLLC, 804 Valley Plaza, Johnson City, NY 13790; fax (607) 797-9514; e-mail: OPAPSYCH1@ stny.rr.com. PART-TIME CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, PH.D./PSY.D., NYS-LICENSED: Work with older adults in Westchester/Long Island. Rewarding population, flexible schedule, collegial atmosphere, ongoing supportive supervision with highly experienced geropsychologist. Excellent clinical and administrative skills required. Fluency in Spanish a plus. Send curriculum vitae to: drptomasso@agingmattersny.com. PSYCHOLOGIST: Seeking New York licensed or eligible Psychologist with three years post licensure experience with children and families to join established practice in Garden City, NY. Competitive compensation and benefits. Fax resume to: AZNY Psychological Services at (516) 222- 8957. LONG ISLAND, NY: Private Practice, 20–40 hours per week. New York State License desirable, licensure supervision possible, participation in Medicare, Medicaid, HMO panels desirable. Evenings and Saturday hours required. Salary negotiable. To apply call Dr. Baumgarten at (631) 669-3735. PsycCareers.com NORTH CAROLINA DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE— DUKE UNIVERSITY: The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University, Durham, NC http://pn.aas.duke.edu/, invites applications for an assistant (tenuretrack) professor position in developmental psychology to begin fall 2012. We are seeking candidates whose interests in developmental psychology integrate approaches from psychology’s many subdisciplines. The specific focus of candidates’ research interests is unrestricted, but examples might include social cognition, social neuroscience, social–cognitive determinants of motivation, decision making, memory, and percep- R.G. PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, P.C. R aising t he bar in psych ologic al c are . LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS—Full & Part-Time R.G. Psychological Services has set a new standard in the long term care arena, offering the most expert, comprehensive program of professional mental health services to over 100 facilities throughout New York State. Under the clinical direction of founder Dr. Richard Juman, a noted authority and lecturer on geriatric issues, RG specializes in designing interventions and programs that enable facilities to maintain a healthy psychosocial environment. As a provider of services to skilled nursing facilities, sub-acute rehab centers. assisted living facilities, adult day health care programs and adult homes, RG. seeks NYS licensed, doctoral level clinical psychologists to work as part of an interdisciplinary team treating the geriatric, medical rehab, chronically mentally/ physically ill. TBI. HIV. etc. populations. Bilingual Russian or Spanish a plus. Continued growth has created opportunities in NYC and the boroughs, Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island, Westchester, and Albany. Our psychologists enjoy lucrative compensation, generous benefits, and flexible work schedules. Please send C.V. to: R.G. PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. P .C.. 303 Merrick Road, Suite 204, Lynbrook. NY 11563, Fax: 800-725-6380: or E-mail: rgpsychpc@aol.com Website: www.rgpsychological.com EOE For future planning! Dates and sites for APA’s future conventions are: August 2–5, 2012—Orlando, FL July 31–August 4, 2013—Honolulu, HI August 7–10, 2014—Washington, DC August 6–9, 2015—Toronto, Ontario, Canada MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY • SEPTEMBER 2011 120 http://www.psychology.buffalo.edu http://www.psychology.buffalo.edu https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu http://www.PsycCareers.com http://psychweb.syr.edu/ http://psychweb.syr.edu/ https://www.sujobopps.com https://www.sujobopps.com http://pn.aas.duke.edu/ http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/774 http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/774 http://www.rgpsychological.com http://www.rgpsychological.com

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