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PsycCareers.com unf.edu/coas/psychology/. all documents to the Search Committee Chair at the following address: Dr. Lori Lange, Chair, Applied Psychology Search Committee (#318470), University of North Florida, Department of Psychology 51/3404, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224-2673. Individuals who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or selection process must notify Dr. Michael Toglia at (904) 620-1624 a minimum of five working days in advance. Contact: alicia.crystalus@ unf.edu for general information regarding the position. UNF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/ Affirmative Action Institution. FESSOR: The Department of Medical Humanities and Social Sciences at the Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee, FL, seeks candidates for a fulltime tenure-track faculty position at the level of assistant or associate professor. The applicant should have a Ph.D. or comparable degree in the social or behavioral sciences. The successful candidate will be expected to develop/continue an independent line of research as indicated by a strong record of publications and extramural funding and participate in teaching medical students. Area of expertise is open, although individuals with research interests in the areas of preventive medicine, chronic illness, obesity, or substance abuse are especially encouraged to apply, as are investigators who study minority and/or medically underserved populations. As a communitybased medical school, the FSU College of Medicine is particularly wellsuited for conducting research in primary care settings. For more information about the department, see our website: http://www.med.fsu. edu/?page=MedicalHumanities. home. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and the names of three references to: Mary Gerend, Ph.D., search committee chair. Applications will be accepted electronically, to: mhss@ med.fsu.edu, or by mail to: Mary Gerend, Ph.D., Department of Medical Humanities and Social Sciences, Florida State University College of Medicine, 1115 W. Call St., Tallahassee, FL 32306-4300. FSU is an Equal mative Action Employer. Opportunity/Access/Affir- FLORIDA-LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST: Cotler Health Care and Development (CHCD) is known for providing the highest ethical standards of mental health care to seniors for 17 years. Our network of over 70 therapists provides quality, compassionate services in longterm care facilities throughout the 102 ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PRO- CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Send State of Florida. CHCD is actively recruiting licensed psychologists statewide. Full-time and part-time positions with flexible scheduling are available. Send resume to Amy at: Cotlerhealthcare@aol.com, fax: (561) 793-0669, or phone: (561) 790-1191. LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST: Looking for full-time or part-time licensed psychologist to join practice. Services are offered throughout Miami–Dade County. Candidate should be interested in working with the elderly as well as with end-of-life issues. Bilingual (English and Spanish) required. tae tice opportunity seeking Floridalicensed or license-eligible psychologist to join group practice in Fort Myers, FL. Ideal candidate should have broad experience and interest in working with children, adolescents, and adults. Both therapy and assessment skills are required. Parttime psychometry position is also available. Forward curriculum vitae to: Dr. Steven Cohen at career@ thecenterforpsychology.com. Visit our website at: www.thecenterfor psychology.com or call (239) 2783443. GEORGIA ASSITANT PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: Emory University School of Medicine invites applications for two faculty psychologist positions in the Department of Pediatrics and the Marcus Autism Center. We seek excellent clinical scientists to expand an established transdisciplinary team including psychology, nutrition, occupational and speech therapies, and developmental pediatrics. The primary clinical focus for these positions will be pediatric feeding disorders, although the center encourages collaboration with professionals treating and studying various concerns. Applicants should have a strong background in clinical child psychology and in behavioral treatment or applied behavior analysis. The Marcus Autism Center is a national leader in providing state-ofthe-art assessment and treatment for children with autism and related developmental conditions. Having served over 4,500 children last year, Marcus Autism Center is one of the most active facilities in the U.S. in providing services for children with autism spectrum disorders. Integrating resources from Emory University, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and strong philanthropic commitments, Marcus Autism Center is enjoying a period of expansion in scope of service, with renewed commitment to leading innovation of assessment, treatment, training and service. The pediat- mail.com. PSYCHOLOGIST: Private to Submit psychologyassociates@ curriculum viprac-- ric feeding disorders program provides assessment and treatment for children with feeding difficulties at three levels of intensity: consultative assessment, weekly outpatient treatment, and interdisciplinary day treatment. Children are admitted to this program, regardless of whether they have a disorder on the autism spectrum. The first position, at the assistant/associate professor level, will include active clinical involvement along with strong support for developing a line of research in related areas and establishing external funding for these efforts. This psychologist will previously have been licensed and will provide supervision to behavioral technicians and trainees, including undergraduates, graduate students, predoctoral interns (APA-accredited program) and postdoctoral fellows. Strong candidates will have a proven research record, a strong history of publication in peer-reviewed journals, and a clear commitment to service and training. In addition, there will be opportunities to provide community and continuing education. A second position, at the assistant professor level, will provide ideal opportunities to hone clinical, supervisory, and research skills in the context of a unique trans-disciplinary treatment program. Active involvement with day treatment and outpatient cases will be expected. In addition to providing direct care, the position will involve supervising behavioral technicians and participation in an interdisciplinary team. In addition, this psychologist will support ongoing research efforts and develop empirical support to validate treatment approaches used in the clinic. Both positions requires a doctoral degree in clinical or school psychology, strong background in behavioral psychology, experience delivering clinical services to children in medical settings, and license-eligibility in Georgia. The positions offer competitive salary, excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, disability insurance and more. Salary and faculty rank are based on experience. Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination against or harassment of any individual or group based upon race, sex, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran’s status. To express interest, send a letter of and curriculum vitae to: Tara Nelson (tara.nelson@choa.org); phone: (404) 785-9468. Emory University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LECTURER IN PSYCHOLOGY: Emory University, Department of Psychology, anticipates appointing a three-year renewable lecturetrack faculty member to teach undergraduate methods and statistics, introductocourses in research interest ry psychology, as well as other core courses and seminars to enhance our undergraduate curriculum. A Ph.D. in psychology and teaching experience is essential. We will begin reviewing applications January 10, 2012. Send curriculum vitae, teaching statement, copies of syllabi and coursed materials, and three letters of recommendation to: Chair, Lecturer Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Emory University, and Atlanta, GA 30322. Alternatively, electronic versions of these files can be sent to: Emory_ PsychLecturer_Search@emory. edu. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Emory is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE: Emory University, Department of Psychology, program in cognition and development, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in the area of cognitive neuroscience. We seek an outstanding researcher with a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Candidates who can interface with the university strategic initiatives in computational and life sciences and/or in neuroscience are particularly welcome. Ph.D. required. We will begin reviewing applications November 1, 2011. Send curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, preprint/reprints, and three letters of recommendation to: Chair, Cognition and Development Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322. Alternatively, electronic versions of these files can be sent to: Emory_ Cognitive_Search@emory.edu. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Emory is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (DBHDD) ADULT MENTAL HEALTH, FORENSICS, AND CRIPA MENTOR POSITIONS: DBHDD has several opportunities across the state of Georgia for experienced psychologists. Our inpatient, mental health facilities are located in Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Milledgeville, Thomasville, and Savannah. Locations range from affluent, but affordable, family-friendly cities located among beautiful mountains, beaches, and riverfronts, to the diverse and fun-filled city of Atlanta. Several positions available in adult mental health and forensics. We are also seeking psychology mentors. These are CRIPA peer-monitoring positions with little caseload. Psy.D. or Ph.D. in clinical psychology, senior psychologists with good leadership skills preferred. Compensation is very competitive and the generous benefits package includes health and life insurance, dental, retirement plan, 401(k) plan, MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY • OCTOBER 2011 http://www.PsycCareers.com http://www.unf.edu/coas/psychology/ http://www.thecenterfor.psychology.com http://www.thecenterfor.psychology.com http://www.med.fsu.edu/?page=MedicalHumanities.home http://www.med.fsu.edu/?page=MedicalHumanities.home http://www.med.fsu.edu/?page=MedicalHumanities.home

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

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