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PsycCareers.com Career O PPO rtunities vacation time, etc. To apply, visit www.dbhddjobs.com and e-mail resume to hospital(s) specific job posting e-mail address listed. For faster processing indicate APA Jobs in the subject line. bers, CBITs provides a unique scientific home for applied researchers who integrate behavioral science, information and communications technologies, and clinical intervention research. CBIT’s is developing collaborative, multidisciplinary research that crosses departments, schools with the aim of establishing a vibrant, interdisciplinary research culture. The center includes a technology core that can support programming and development. Successful candidates will have research interests in the development, evaluation, and/or dissemination of eHealth or mHealth interventions. Expertise in the application of a number of intervention technologies is sought, including but not limited to mobile applications, sensor technologies, social networking, context awareness, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, serious gaming, informatics, web-based intervention, computerized treatments and human-computer interaction. Candidates will have an established record of high productivity, independent research and funding commensurate with academic achievement. Ph.D. or M.D. is required. The position in preventive medicine is open in terms of clinical focus and technologies and is tenure-track, with preference given to more senior investigators. The candidate for the position in psychiatry should be a licenseeligible scientist-clinician with a research focus in mental health. This position can be at any assistant or associate professor level and be tenure-track or non-tenure-track, depending on the percent mix of clinical/research duties and other candidate interests. The position is open until filled. To apply, send curriculum vitae, a research statement, and three letters of reference: David C. Mohr, Ph.D., c/o Marie Lee, Department of Preventive Medicine, 680 N. Lakeshore Drive, Suite 1400, Chicago IL 60611 or electronically to: m-leeh@northwestern.edu. Refer to Job ID: 17625 when applying for the Department of Preventive Medicine position, and Job ID: 17686 for the Department of Psychiatry position. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN PSYCHOLOGY: North Central College invites applications for a tenure-track position in psychology with an emphasis in neuroscience to begin September 1, 2012. The successful candidate will help to initiate and guide our new integrative neuroscience program. A Ph.D. is required and appointment at the assistant professor level is anticipated, though higher-ranks may be considered for suitably qualified applicants. Applicants should exhibit a potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring, as well as a commitment to scholarship that includes collaborative research with undergraduates. The successful candidate will be expected to teach introductory and junior-level neuroscience courses (with labs), and courses such as general psychology, drugs and behavior, or other courses that match the candidate’s expertise. Applicants will have opportunities to contribute to an interdisciplinary general education program. North Central College, founded in 1861, is a selective, comprehensive liberal arts college with an enrollment of 2,900 students, located 30 miles west of Chicago in Naperville, with convenient train access to Chicago along the Illinois research and development corridor. See http://www.northcentral college.edu for more information about North Central College and the department. Review of applications will begin on November 3, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests/philosophy, a statement of research interests and plans, unofficial photocopies of graduate transcripts, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Dr. Mary Jean Lynch, Psychology/Neuroscience Search Committee, c/o Academic Affairs Office, North Central College, 30 N. Brainard Street, Naperville, IL 60540, or e-mail your materials in PDF format to clhorton@ noctrl.edu. Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are especially encouraged to apply. An Equal Opportunity Employer. ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA—CHAMPAIGN, SCHOOL OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT: The University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, School of Labor & Employment Relations and Psychology Department seek outstanding applicants for an open-rank position (assistant, associate, or full professor) in organizational psychology. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. at the time of appointment and have an outstanding record of research and scholarship in any area of organizational psychology along with the ability to teach effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Those applying at the associate and full professor level should also have demonstrated evidence of leadership in the field at the national and international level, respectively. The target starting date is August 16, 2012. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. This position offers excellent laboratory facilities, relocation start-up funds, and the opportunity to work with outstanding colleagues and graduate students. To ensure full consideration, all required application materials must be submitted by October 17, 2011. To apply, create your candidate profile through http://jobs. illinois.edu and upload your application materials: letter of application indicating rank applying for, curriculum vitae, up to three representative publications, statement of teaching and research interests, and teaching evaluations if available, and contact information for three professional references. Referees will be contacted electronically. For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact: Terry Davis, tld@illinois.edu. Illinois is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. www.inclusive illinois.illinois.edu. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN CHILD LANGUAGE: The Northwestern University Roxelyn and Richard Pepper Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is searching for a tenure-track faculty member, at the rank of assistant professor, with a promising or established research program focused on disorders, learning, acquisition, and/ or processing of child language, with a vision to pursue a program of translational research. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to language impairment, speechsound disorders, and language based Idaho ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: The Psychology Department at Idaho State University invites applications for two tenure-track and one visiting position at the assistant professor level, beginning August 2012. This position requires a Ph.D. from an APA-accredited clinical psychology program. Clinical and/or research expertise in health psychology, child/ adolescence, substance abuse, and/or other areas complementary to existing faculty preferred. Experimental position: Research expertise in health psychology, decision making, quantitative psychology, and/or other areas complementary to existing faculty is sought. Clinical and experimental candidates will establish an independent research program, mentor graduate students, and teach undergraduate (e.g., introduction to psychology, statistics) and graduate (e.g., core and methods courses, ethics, topical seminars) courses. Visiting cognitive position—renewable for up to three years. This candidate must be qualified to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cognitive psychology and mentor graduate students. Review of applications begins December 1, 2011; open until filled. Idaho State University offers a B.S. and B.A. in psychology, a Ph.D. in general experimental psychology, and an APA-accredited Ph.D. in clinical psychology (scientist–practitioner model). Visit our website at www.isu.edu/psych. Pocatello is located in southeast Idaho and boasts many world-class recreational opportunities. For complete job descriptions and to apply online visit: www.isujobs.net. ISU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We have an institution-wide commitment to inclusion and diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Veterans’ preference. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. E A R LY C A R E E R P S Y C H O L O G I S T S IllInoIs ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSHIPS IN TECHNOLOGY-ASSISTED BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION RESEARCH: The Northwestern University Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies (CBITs; cbits.northwestern. edu) is seeking two outstanding scientists for full-time appointments at the assistant or associate professor levels. The positions will be through the Department of Preventive Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry. Newly established in 2011 with four core faculty mem- Self-care is an ethical imperative for ECPs Too few early career psychologists recognize the stress they are under and the need to make self-care a priority, said speakers at APA’s 2011 Annual Convention. Here’s some advice on how to establish a self-care lifestyle.—Page 12 103 OctOber 2011 • MOnitOr On PsychOlOgy http://www.PsycCareers.com http://www.dbhddjobs.com http://www.northcentral http://www.northcentralcollege.edu http://jobs http://www.illinois.edu http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu http://www.isu.edu/psych http://www.isujobs.net

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