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PsycCareers.com CAREER OPPORTUNITIES chology, psychiatry, neurology, neurosurgery, and developmental– behavioral pediatrics to form the only facility of its kind in the State of Ohio. The center’s vision is to provide exceptional care and value that enriches the quality of life for young people and families affected by neurological and developmental disorders. The primary responsibility of this position will be to deliver inpatient and outpatient diagnostic and treatment services to the children and families served by the Neurodevelopmental Science Center. This position affords a unique opportunity to develop psychological and behavioral services in our growing spasticity and epilepsy programs, as well as other service needs for children and families dealing with developmental disabilities. Requirements: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in child clinical psychology/pediatric psychology including completion of an internship in an APA-accredited child psychology/pediatric psychology program. Applicants who have completed a postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology and with hospital-based work experience preferred. Experience in evaluation and treatment of the specialized populations treated by the center strongly preferred, with special emphasis on behavioral assessment and intervention strategies. Akron Children’s is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Employer. Competitive stipend and benefits package are provided. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three professional references to: Akron Children’s Hospital, One Perkins Square, Akron, OH 44308-1062; attn: Lisa Stanford, Ph.D., Director, Neuropsychology and Psychology, Neurodevelopmental Science Center. There are excellent opportunities for collaboration with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals as members of the multidisciplinary team. Supervision, teaching, and training are available of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in psychology, pediatric residents, and child psychiatry fellows. Research opportunities, depending on the applicant’s area(s) of interest, are available. Refer to our website (www.akronchildrens. org) and click NewsRoom, About Akron Children’s, for detailed information dren’s programs and initiatives in Northeast Ohio. about Akron Chil- CLINICAL DIRECTOR AND PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGIST: The Department of Psychology at The University of Toledo seeks outstanding candidates for two tenure-track positions in the department’s APA-accredited program in clinical psychology, pending budgetary approval. 1) clinic director a 12-month tenure-track position at the assis- doctoral Action dence-based clinical training and supervision to graduate students, administration of clinical operations, organizing community practicum placements, and facilitating research through the department’s training clinic. The clinical director is also expected to be an active collaborator include: providing a nine-month tenure-track position at the assistant professor level. Specialty is open but applicants are expected to have a strong record of scholarly achievement and potential to develop an externally funded research program. Responsibilities will include: developing an independent program of research, mentoring doctoral students, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, and clinical supervision in the department’s training clinic. Applicants for both positions must have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from an APA-accredited program and must be license-eligible in Ohio. For information about our department, visit our website at http://www.utoledo. edu/psychology. Additional information may be obtained from the Director of Clinical Training, Laura Seligman, Ph.D., at laura. seligman@utoledo.edu, (419) 5304399. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2011 and will continue until and to submit grants to support the clinic’s training goals. 2) pediatric/child health psychologist— is filled. Anticipated start date is August 2012. To apply for either or both positions, go to: https://jobs. utoledo.edu to submit a curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, representative publications, and three letters of reference. The University of Toledo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. the position OKLAHOMA AUTISM POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP: Moore, OK group seeks autism testing and treatment specialists. ADOS competency required. September 2012 to September 2013. Postdoctoral will result in Oklahoma-licensure eligibility. E-mail curriculum vitae to: Dr.Ward@yahoo.com. OREGON ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY: The School Psychology program at the University of Oregon is seeking to hire an open rank, with a scholarly focus in prevention or interventions that enhance educational outcomes in students. Apply by December 1, 2011 to be assured of full consideration. For full position description and application information, visit our web- OCTOBER 2011 • MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY tenure-line faculty member in clinical research tant professor level. Responsibilities evi- site at: http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/ unclassified.php?id=3588. The University of Oregon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution, committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT: invites applications for: 1) a tenuretrack endowed professorship in clinical psychology at the full professor or advanced associate professor level; and 2) a tenure-track position in clinical psychology at the assistant professor level. Areas of interest are adult psychopathology, prevention, intervention, implementation science, or a combination of these areas. Candidates whose research programs can complement the department’s current work in intervention, prevention, or dissemination science, multicultural contexts, infant and child mental health, and developmental neurobiology or any combination of these topics are especially encouraged to apply. We are seeking active researchers who demonstrate excellence in research and teaching and who integrate clinical work and training with an ongoing program of research. Eligibility for licensure in the State of Oregon is preferred. The clinical psychology program comprises a research-oriented faculty with broad interests in psychology as a clinical science. To be assured of full review, applications should be received by October 15, 2011. The program is APA-accredited by the American Psychological Association and is a charter member of the Academy of Psychological Clinical Science. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in psychology at the time of appointment and are expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level. A curriculum vitae, description of research and teaching activities, prints, and at least three letters of recommendation should be submitted online at http://academicjobs online.org/ajo. Position will be open until filled. The University of Oregon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Institution committed to cultural diversity; women and minorities are encouraged to apply. We seek candidates who share our commitment to diversity and can work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse background. COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE: The Department of Psychology at the University of Oregon seeks to fill a tenure-related faculty position in cognitive neuroscience in fall 2012, with an appointment available at the assistant, associate, or full professor level. The successful candidate (Ph.D. required) will have an outstanding research program that complements existing strengths within the UO cognitive neurosci- three representative reCLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY—THE ence community and will be an effective teacher at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Researchers with a strong track record of research using neuroimaging techniques are especially encouraged to apply. Interested persons should apply online to http://academicjobs online.org/ajo. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research accomplishments and future plans, a description of teaching experience, and three letters of recommendation. The search will remain open until the position is filled, but application materials must be submitted by November 1, 2011 to be assured of full consideration. The University of Oregon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. We invite applications dates who share our commitment to diversity. from qualified candi- CHOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON: invites applications for a full-time, nine-month teaching position for academic year 2011–2012. This is a non-tenuretrack, fixed-term, renewable appointment. The initial contract will be for one year, beginning September 16, 2011, and ending June 15, 2012. With a successful review, the contract may be renewed. Reappointment decisions are based on budgetary constraints, departmental need, and quality of teaching. The appointee will have teaching responsibilities in a department that has both an undergraduate major and minor in psychology as well as a masters and doctoral program. Teaching will include six courses per year covering the portion of the curriculum that focuses on cognition, neuroscience, and biological psychology. This includes the following courses: mind and brain (a large intro class open to non-majors); psychoactive drugs, biological psychology, and thinking (upper level courses that are also open to non-majors); cognition, learning and memory, perception, hormones and behavior, and evolutionary level courses restricted to psychology majors and minors). A Ph.D. is required. The successful candidate will have a commitment to excellence in teaching demonstrated by a record of successful experience teaching courses similar to the ones listed above. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter outlining their qualifications online to: Instructor Search http://academicjobs online.org/ajo. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by August 29, 2011. The position will remain open until filled. The University of Oregon is 113 psychology (upper INSTRUCTOR, FIXED TERM— THE DEPARTMENT OF PSY http://www.PsycCareers.com http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/unclassified.php?id=3588 http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/unclassified.php?id=3588 http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo http://www.utoledo.edu/psychology http://www.utoledo.edu/psychology https://jobs.utoledo.edu https://jobs.utoledo.edu http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo http://www.akronchildrens.org http://www.akronchildrens.org http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo

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