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vention research scholar in substance
abuse; along with qualifications,
experience, and salary
arecommensurate with other leading
research universities. Ph.D. or
ABD in a social or behavioral science
discipline with specialization
in applied behavioral pharmacology
is expected by start date of the appointment.
Required qualifications
for the assistant professor include:
the potential for high-quality research
and teaching in the area of applied
behavioral pharmacology that
compliments the needs of the university
and the department faculty. For
the associate professor, the required
qualifications include demonstrated
high quality research and teaching in
the area of applied behavioral pharmacology
that compliments the needs
of the university and the department
faculty. Review of applications begins
December 1, 2011, and will
continue until no longer needed.
For a complete announcement and
to apply online, go to: https://jobs.
ku/edu, and search for the position
00002480. Attach (upload)
the
on-line application form: 1) letter
of application describing educational
and work experiences; 2) curriculum
vitae; 3) teaching portfolio; 4) statement
of research interests; 5) In ad-
following
documents to
the
dition, applicants should arrange to
have three-five reference letters, as
well as selective reprints/preprints
sent separately to: Applied Behavioral
Pharmacology Search Coordinator,
Department of Applied Behavioral
Science, 1000 Sunnyside
Avenue, 4001 Dole Human Development
Center, The University of
Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045-7555,
or e-mail the information to: absc@
ku.edu. The University of Kansas is
especially interested in hiring faculty
members who can contribute
to four key campus-wide strategic
initiatives: 1) sustaining the planet,
powering the world: 2) promoting
well-being, finding cures; 3) building
communities; expanding opportunities;
and 4) harnessing information,
multiplying knowledge. See http://
www.provost.ku.edu/planning/
themes/, for more information. An
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer.
ASSISTANT
PSYCHOLOGY: The Department
of Psychology at Wichita State University,
Wichita, Kansas, invites applications
for two tenure-track assistant
professor positions for the
academic year beginning in August
2012. Applicants must have a
Ph.D. by August 2012, a record of
PROFESSOR
OF
to attract external funding, a commitment
to teaching both graduate
students and undergraduates, and
a demonstrated commitment to diversity
and collegiality. Qualified
individuals are sought to fill positions
with primary responsibility
to the human factors doctoral program.
Individuals with training
or experience in human factors or
other related areas in experimental
psychology are sought. Applicants
with research experience in one
or more of the following areas are
preferred: human computer interaction,
aviation psychology, medical
human factors, speech communication,
and auditory perception.
Salary is competitive and negotiable,
and commensurate with qualifications.
Review of the applications
will begin immediately and
will continue until the positions
are filled. Applicants are asked to
submit a letter of application, description
of research interests, curriculum
vitae, selected reprints, and
three letters of recommendation to:
Dr. Alex Chaparro, Chairperson,
Psychology Department, Wichita
State University, 1845 Fairmount,
and Wichita KS 67260-0034. WSU
is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Educator and Employer,
research productivity,
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
an ability
MARYLAND
ASSISTANT
MAN
and is committed to excellence
through diversity.
MENT—COLLEGE OF
RESOURCE
PROFESSOR
ARTS (CLA-N-2511): The Human
Resource Development M.S. degree
program in the Psychology Department
at Towson University invites
qualified individuals to apply
for a full-time, tenure-track position
as assistant professor in human resource
development, beginning August
2012 (contingent on funding).
Applicants must possess a strong
commitment to excellence in teaching
and show potential for a productive
research program in the field of
human resource development, management
and leadership, and/or organization
development and change.
Applicants must hold an earned doctorate
degree in human resource development,
management, psychology,
or a closely related discipline. It
is preferred that applicants have experience
teaching at the university
level as well as a history of professional
work experience. Requirements:
The successful applicant will
be responsible for teaching gradu-
DEVELOPLIBERAL
HU-
The Department of Psychology at the University of Maine invites
applications for a tenure track position in child clinical psychology at
the Assistant Professor level, with appointment to begin September 1,
2012. Applicants should show evidence of outstanding research, grant,
and teaching potential. As a core faculty member in a well established
developmental-clinical track of our APA-accredited clinical program, the
successful applicant should have a strong background in developmental
psychology and psychopathology as well as an empirical, science-based
approach to clinical work with children and adolescents. Applicants
should be license-eligible in the state of Maine and have the Ph.D. degree
by the time of appointment. Area of research specialization is open but
preference will be given to applicants who can teach graduate courses in
cognitive assessment and developmental psychopathology.
In addition,
the candidate would serve on both the clinical and developmental
faculties. The University of Maine is located in the mid-region of Maine,
approximately one hour from Acadia National Park on the coast.
Applicants should send a letter describing their research and teaching
interests, a curriculum vitae, and copies of recent published articles to
the committee chair. Three letters of recommendation should be sent
directly to the chair of the search committee. Send materials to Douglas
W. Nangle, Ph.D., Chair, Clinical Search Committee, Department of
Psychology, University of Maine, 5742 Little Hall, Orono, ME 044695742.
Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2011 and
continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications cannot be
considered. Appropriate background checks will be required. On January
1, 2011, the University of Maine joined a growing number, now nearly
400, of colleges and universities around the country that are tobacco-free.
Implementation followed more than three years of study and planning
managed by a committee of faculty members, staff members, and
students. A good deal of information about UMaine’s plan and the new
policy is online at http://umaine.edu/tobaccofree/.
The University of Maine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer a
nd is committed to excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff and students.
We strongly encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
OCTOBER 2011 • MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Te Department of Mental Health invites applications for master’s level, doctoral,
and postdoctoral studies for the 2012/2013 academic year. Te Department engages
in population-based research on the etiology, occurrence, prevention, and control of
mental and substance use disorders. Research is particularly active in the areas of: adult
psychiatric epidemiology; genetic epidemiology of mental and behavioral disorders,
cognitive health and aging; psychoactive drug use; school, family, and communitybased
preventive interventions research methodology; youth violence; women’s mental
health and pregnancy; international programs in mental health; child sexual abuse and
pedophilia; and research on mental health service systems.
Support is available for doctoral and postdoctoral level studies from government-
sponsored training programs in Psychiatric Epidemiology, Prevention Research,
Child Mental Health Services and Service Systems Research, Epidemiology of
Drug Dependence, Aging and Neuropsychiatric disorders, and the Interdisciplinary
Doctoral Training Program in Education Research. Stipends are $21,180 for
doctoral studies and from $37,740 to $52,068 for postdoctoral fellows. Candidates
for government-sponsored support must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Limited support for other students is available from other sources, including 75%
tuition scholarships after six quarters of doctoral study. Minority students and those
with demonstrated commitment to minority health are eligible for special doctoral
scholarships. Te Master of Health Science (MHS) degree requires four terms of
graduate study.
Applications should be received by December 15, 2011 to be maximally competitive.
Applications must be submitted to: http://www.jhsph.edu/admissions/.
For Additional Information Contact:
Patty Scott, Department of Mental Health
624 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205-1999
Tel. 410-955-1906, Fax 410-614-7469
E-mail: MHDept@jhsph.edu
URL: http://www.jhsph.edu/Dept/MH
Te Johns Hopkins University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, sexual
preference, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status in any student program or
activity administered by the University, or with regard to admission or employment.
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http://www.provost.ku.edu/planning/themes/
http://www.provost.ku.edu/planning/themes/
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https://jobs.ku/edu
http://www.jhsph.edu/admissions/
http://www.umaine.edu/tobaccofree/
http://www.jhsph.edu/admissions/
http://www.umaine.edu/tobaccofree/
http://www.jhsph.edu/Dept/MH
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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