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PsycCareers.com of the university and the community. The successful candidate will be able to teach a variety of courses including general psychology, experimental methods with a lab, abnormal psychology, theories of personality, introduction counseling and guidance, and potentially courses in forensic psychology. The successful candidate will also be expected to establish and maintain a program of research in clinical psychology that incorporates the participation of undergraduate students as research assistants, advise student internships in the community, and teach courses in Capstone offered in the university’s general education program. Qualifications include: Ph.D. in clinical psychology required. Excellent university-level teaching references preferred. Compatible with the Mission Statement of St. Edward’s University and diversity goals of the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences. Send letter of application, vitae, evidence of teaching excellence and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references regarding professional performance to: Dr. Brenda Vallance, Dean; School of Behavioral and Social Sciences; Campus Mail Box 1018; St. Edward’s University; 3001 S. Congress Avenue; Austin, TX 78704-6489. PROFESSOR IN EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: The Psychology Department at Weber State University (http://weber.edu/psychology) invites applications for a tenuretrack position at the assistant professor level. We seek a candidate with a strong commitment to undergraduate education, an interest in involving students in research, and a strong background in experimental psychology. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in cognition, learning, social psychology, human factors or a related area, and a willingness and interest to teach introductory psychology, research methods, statistics, and courses in areas of at the time of appointment (July 1, 2012). ABD will be considered. Weber State University is located at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains in Ogden, Utah, 35 miles north of Salt Lake City. The area offers yearround outdoor recreational activities. Salary is competitive with excellent benefits. Applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., course evaluations), reprints/ preprints, graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and other documents in support of the application by December 1, 2011. Send application materials to Dr. Azenett Garza, Chair, Experimental Search Committee, Weber State University, 1202 University Circle, Ogden, Utah 84408-1202. Candidates must also their expertise. Ph.D. required UTAH TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT to counseling skills, fill out an online application for the position at http://jobs.weber.edu. CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST POSITION—UTAH STATE HOSPITAL: Utah State Hospital is seeking a full-time neuropsychologist to join the psychology faculty on or after October 17, 2011. Utah State Hospital is a 329-bed psychiatric facility with accreditation from the joint commission. The discipline of psychology is held in high regard here and is vital to an interdisciplinary treatment team approach. Neuropsychology candidates would be involved in neuropsychological assessment, cognitive remediation, and behavioral intervention. Accepted candidates would also be an integral part of an APA-accredited internship program meeting Houston conference training guidelines. It is preferred that candidates have extensive clinical assessment experience across a range of pediatric, medical, and psychological disorders. This position is clinical in nature but does provide a wealth of opportunity for research, with an active research program are encouraged to apply. Partnerships for research between Utah State Hospital and Brigham Young University are a crucial component to improving clinical care. The candidate must be eligible for licensure in the State of Utah and eligibility for board certification in clinical neuropsychology is preferred. Applications must be completed on Utah’s state jobs website (https://statejobs.utah.gov/). If you have further questions feel free to contact: Doug Benson, Psy.D. at dpbenson@utah.gov. The Utah State Hospital LON HILLS EATING DISORDERS PROGRAM: seeks a clinical therapist. The qualified applicant will possess a Ph.D., Psy.D., MFT, or MSW and be Utah license-eligible within 12-months after hire. Avalon Hills is a residential eating disorders center, specializing in the treatment of both adolescent (11–17) and adult (18+) females with a primary eating disorder diagnosis utilizing a biopyschosocial conceptualization and a treatment philosophy anchored in third-wave cognitive theory including acceptance and commitment therapy. Avalon Hills is a premier residential facility with a reputation for excellence and innovation in treatment, tient outcomes, and patient and family education. Salary range (dependent upon experience) for doctoral level is $50,000 to $85,000, master’s level is $35,000 to $65,000 plus an attractive benefits package. Avalon Hills is located in Northern Utah, 90 minutes north of Salt Lake City and offers low cost of living in a breathtaking mountain atmosphere. Flexible start date. Qualified individuals can send the following as an e-mail attachment wresleyw@avalonhills.org: 1) cover OCTOBER 2011 • MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY to: Wesley Winch at long-term pa- Employer. CLINICAL is an Equal Opportunity THERAPIST—AVAif interested. Candidates letter specifying specific interest; 2) curriculum vitae; for more information regarding Avalon Hills, visit www.avalonhills.org. VIRGINIA PSYCHOLOGISTS NEEDED— FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME LONGTERM CARE FACILITIES: Parttime/full-time psychologists, LCSWs needed to serve nursing homes throughout Virginia. To apply, e-mail resume to: Chapman Senior Care at: csctherapy@aol.com, or fax resume to (804) 527-2997. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES VERMONT POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN DRUG ABUSE RESEARCH: The University of Vermont announces the availability of a NIDA post-doctoral research fellowship position in an internationally recognized center of excellence for the study of drug abuse. The Human Behavioral Pharmacology Laboratory (HBPL), established in 1986, is a research unit of the Department of Psychiatry that studies environmental and pharmacological factors that influence drug abuse and diverse new treatments for drug abuse. Our research includes: The Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia seeks to fill a position in organizational leadership. The start date is fall 2012. We invite applications from candidates who have earned their doctorates in management, organizational behavior, political science, psychology, sociology, public policy, or related behavioral and social science disciplines. We are open to scholars who have research interests in a wide range of substantive areas, including but not limited to: organizational strategy; organizational change and innovation; judgment and decisionmaking; communication and negotiation; the use of structure, culture, and incentives to shape organizational performance; inter-organizational networks; and the leadership of non-profit organizations. A secondary faculty appointment in another department at the University is possible. Successful candidates must have the desire and ability to teach courses on leadership, broadly defined, that cultivate the mindsets and build the skills necessary for students to become effective leaders in the public policy arena. Candidates must show a record or the promise of scholarly productivity and publications in high-quality academic venues. The position can be filled at any rank, from tenure-eligible assistant professor to full professor with tenure, but we are especially interested in receiving applications from candidates who have received their doctorates in the past three years. We prefer candidates to have completed their Ph.D. before appointment. However, ABD candidates will be considered for appointment as Acting Assistant Professor with Ph.D. degree conferral required by May 24, 2013. Built upon the strong foundation of one of the nation’s top public universities, the Batten School combines rigorous training in policy analysis with a unique emphasis on the acquisition of leadership skills and an understanding of the changing context of public policy in the 21st century. The core faculty includes experts in economics, politics, psychology, history, ethics, and law, enriched by professors of practice who bring real-world policymaking expertise to the classroom. The School currently offers the MPP degree, as well as an accelerated MPP program for top UVA undergraduates. There are plans for the creation of an undergraduate major in public policy and leadership. The School also offers dual degree programs with the Darden School of Business (MPP/ MBA), the School of Law (MPPJD) and other UVA professional schools. To apply, visit: https://jobs.virginia.edu and search on Posting Number (0608235). Complete a Candidate Profile and attach a CV, a writing sample, and a cover letter outlining research and teaching interests. Please have three recommenders submit confidential letters to: Chair, Organizational Leadership Faculty Search Committee, Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, University of Virginia, Garrett Hall, 235 McCormick Road, P.O. Box 400893, Charlottesville, VA 22904. Review of applications by the committee will begin September 15, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. The University of Virginia welcomes applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities and seeks to build a culturally diverse intellectual environment and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action in accordance with state and federal laws. The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 117 http://www.PsycCareers.com http://jobs.weber.edu http://www.avalonhills.org https://jobs.virginia.edu https://statejobs.utah.gov/ http://www.weber.edu/psychology https://jobs.virginia.edu

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