Monitor on Psychology - October 2011 - (Page 101)

PsycCareers.com CAREER OPPORTUNITIES du.edu. To be considered for the position, you must submit your application, curriculum vitae, list of references, and cover letter online. Apply employment/jobs.html. The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans. DU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. See our extensive benefit package at www. du.edu/hr/benefits. Position is subject to budget availability. PREDOCTORAL at http://www.du.edu/hr/ INTERNSHIP AT COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE AT PUEBLO(CMHIP) ternship provides trainees with varied experiences treating seriously mentally ill civil and forensic patients. Based on the local clinical scientist training model, we specialize in training interns to apply evidence-based practices in assessment and treatment with a multicultural and clinically diverse patient population in a multidisciplinary setting. CMHIP is now accepting applications for the 2012–2013 training year via the APPIC Match. Our application deadline is November 10, 2011. Consult the APPIC Directory and our website for more information. All members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. For information contact: Peggy A. Hicks Ed.D. Director of Internship Training (719) 546-4552 or visit our website at www.cmhip.org and click on the Clinical Psychology Internship tab. CONNECTICUT ASSISTANT PSYCHOLOGY: The Psychology Department at Fairfield University invites applications for a tenure-track 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 psychology 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 encouraged to apply. The teaching load is three undergraduate courses each semester. Courses taught are especially PROFESSOR OF DITED): CMHIP predoctoral PSYCHOLOGY (APA-ACCREin-- 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 consideration, 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 be sent to: Linda Henkel, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, Department of Psychology, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT 06824. No electronic 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. applications will be FLORIDA BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE AND EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: The Department of Psychology at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for two tenuretrack positions beginning August 2012. We anticipate hiring at the assistant professor level, although outstanding candidates of higher-rank will also be considered. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a productive, externally funded research programs and to contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching. All applicants must have a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, or a related area at the time of appointment, and postdoctoral experience is desirable. The application deadline for both positions is November 30, 2011. 1) behavioral neuroscience (Position #991946): We welcome applications from re- OCTOBER 2011 • MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY transcript. These should searchers in any area of behavioral neuroscience. The successful candidate will be expected to strengthen collaborative research efforts within the interdisciplinary neuroscience program that includes the center for complex systems and brain sciences; the program in integrative biology, the College of Biomedical Sciences, and the Max Planck Florida Institute and Scripps Florida Institute both located on FAU’s Jupiter campus. 2) experimental psychology (area open) (Position #991847): We welcome applications from researchers who apply advanced quantitative methodologies to the analysis of data from any of the following areas of research: behavioral neuroscience, cognitive acience, developmental psychology, evolutionary psychology, and social psychology. The successful candidate will be expected to have an active research program and to teach graduate-level courses in advanced quantitative methods, in addition to courses in the candidate’s area of research interest. Submit curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and reprints to: https://jobs. fau.edu, searching by position number, and have three recommendation letters sent to: Faculty Search, FAU Psychology Department, Boca Raton, FL 33431. A background check is required for candidates selected for these positions. FAU is an Equal Opportunity/ Equal Access Institution. FESSOR: The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Miami is seeking to fill a tenuretrack faculty position in neuroscience, starting in August 2012. It is anticipated that this position will be filled at the assistant or beginning associate professor level. This search is emphasizing research interests in human cognitive neuroscience (e.g., using functional MRI). Individuals with clinical or nonclinical interests in neuroscience (cognitive or behavioral) are encouraged to apply. For clinical appointment, a Ph.D. in psychology from an APA-accredited program or equivalent is required. For nonclinical appointment, a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience or related area is required. Faculty members in the Department of Psychology are expected to develop their own independent areas of research, teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate level and supervise doctoral students. For more information about the department, go to www.psy.miami.edu. Review of applicants will begin immediately. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, reprints or preprints, a statement of research and teaching interests, and four letters of reference to: Neuroscience Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Miami, P.O. Box 248185, Coral Gables, FL 33124. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. The Univer- ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PRO- sity of Miami is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. APPLIED PSYCHOLOGIST TENURE-TRACK: The Department of Psychology invites applications for an entry-level, tant professor position (#318470) to begin August 2012 in applied psychology. We are particularly interested in candidates with scholarly pursuits and interests in community-related research who advance practical solutions and theoretical approaches in the context of realworld problems. Preference will be given to candidates who have skills in advanced statistical methods (e.g., structural equation modeling, multilevel statistical modeling), qualitative analyses, and/or program evaluation. We seek candidates who have an established record of externally funded research and publication, or demonstrated potential for establishing such a record. The university seeks to attract a diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled in teaching and the scholarship of discovery, application, and integration of knowledge. We particularly encourage members of historically underrepresented groups to apply. The position is open until filled. Review of applications begins November 1, 2011. All candidates must have a Ph.D. in psychology or will have it awarded by August 10, 2012. Successful candidates are expected to establish and maintain a productive program of research that holds potential for national recognition; seek external funding; teach undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology, including courses related to the candidate’s particular area of expertise; supervise undergraduate research and/or community-based practica and internships; supervise graduate students’ theses; and contribute to service in the department, university and profession. Applicants must complete the one-page application form online at http:// www.unfjobs.org, and must upload and mail all required documents. Applicants who do not upload and mail all required documentation cannot be considered for the position. Applicants must upload a current curriculum vitae and letter of interest including a brief statement of teaching and research interests, unofficial and a list of names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references. In addition, three signed letters of recommendation must be mailed directly to the department. UNF is part of Florida’s State University System. UNF was recently awarded the Carnegie Foundation “Community Engagement” designation. We are part of the thriving Jacksonville metropolitan area which offers many opportunities for applied research. Our campus on a 1,000 acre nature preserve, 10 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. For information about UNF and the department, visit http://www. 101 is located graduate transcript(s), tenure-track assis http://www.PsycCareers.com http://www.du.edu/hr/employment/jobs.html http://www.du.edu/hr/employment/jobs.html http://www.du.edu/hr/benefits http://www.du.edu/hr/benefits https://jobs.fau.edu https://jobs.fau.edu http://www.cmhip.org http://www.fairfield.edu http://www.fairfield.edu http://www.unfjobs.org http://www.unfjobs.org http://www.psy.miami.edu http://www.unf.edu/coas/psychology/

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

Monitor on Psychology - October 2011
President’s Column
Subtle and stunning slights
Contents
From the CEO
Live science on the showroom floor
Zimbardo re-examines his landmark study
Ready, set, mentor
Attention students and ECPs: Self-care is an ‘ethical imperative’
Suicide risk is high among war veterans in college, study finds
Psychotherapy is effective and here’s why
From toilet to tap: getting people to drink recycled water
What’s ahead for psychology practice?
A push for more accountability is changing the accreditation process
Peer, parental support prove key to fighting childhood obesity
Popular media’s message to girls
Bullying may contribute to lower test scores
A consequence of cuckoldry: More (and better) sex?
Manatees’ exquisite sense of touch may lead them into dangerous waters
Building a better tomato
How will China’s only children care for their aging parents?
‘Spice’ and ‘K2’: New drugs of abuse now on the market
Many suspects don’t understand their right to remain silent
In Brief
Boosting minority achievement
Where’s the progress?
And social justice for all
Helping new Americans find their way
Segregation’s ongoing legacy
A new way to combat prejudice
Retraining the biased brain
Suppressing the ‘white bears’
How to eat better — mindlessly
Protect your aging brain
Must babies always breed marital discontent?
Outing addiction
Flourish 2051
The danger of stimulants
Keys to making integrated care work
Is technology ruining our kids?
Facebook: Friend or foe?
The promise of Web 3.0
NIMH invests in IT enhanced interventions
Science Directions
Science Directions
PsycAdvocates work to safeguard key programs
The psychology of spending cuts
APA’s strategic plan goes live
Visionary leaders
Bravo!
Vote on bylaws amendments

Monitor on Psychology - October 2011