Monitor on Psychology - October 2011 - (Page 118)
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
both treatment-outcome research on
alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, nicotine,
and opiate dependence and human
laboratory research on the behavioral
and biological effects of
abused drugs. Fellows have opportunities
for training in a wide range of
treatment-outcome and human laboratory
research. Mentors: Current
openings are with Stacey Sigmon
and Stephen Higgins on lab studies
related to psychomotor stimulants
and clinical trials related to behavioral
treatments for cocaine dependence
and cigarette smoking. Appointment:
The training period is two to three
years. Eligibility: Applicants must
have completed doctoral training in
psychology, behavior analysis, or a
related discipline and be U.S. citizens
or permanent residents. Trainees are
selected on the basis of scholastic record
and commitment to drug-abuse
research. Salary: Competitive commensurate
with experience (PGY
1 to PGY 7) and supported by an
NIDA/NIH Institutional Training
Award. To apply, forward a curriculum
vitae, statement of research interests,
and three letters of reference
in c/o: Ms. Diana Cain, University
of Vermont, Department of Psychiatry
1 South Prospect St. UHCMS#482,
Burlington, VT 05401;
E-mail: Diana.Cain@uvm.edu.
WASHINGTON
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE
PSYCHOLOGY—UNIVERSITY
OF WASHINGTON: The Department
of Psychology expects to fill
one full-time tenure-track assistant
or associate professor position in
the area of developmental psychology.
Area of research specialization
is open but we are seeking candidates
who support our collaborative,
research. Applicants are expected
to have an excellent publication record,
strong promise for the receipt
of extramural funding, and demonstrated
teaching effectiveness.
Duties will
mentoring at the undergraduate and
graduate levels, research, and service.
We are seeking an individual
whose training and research in-
include: teaching and
interdisciplinary approach to
FESSOR
DEVELOPMENTAL
PRO-
volves core issues in developmental
psychology, a strong grounding
in developmental theory, cuttingedge
methods, and who also has the
ability to foster collaborations with
other areas in psychology. Application
review will begin November
1, 2011, and will continue until
the position is filled. To apply,
send a statement of research and
teaching interests, a curriculum
vitae, three reprints or preprints,
evidence of teaching effectiveness,
and three letters of recommendation
to: Developmental Psychology
Search Committee, Department of
Psychology, Box 351525, University
of Washington, Seattle, WA
98195-1525. We encourage submission
of application materials via email
at: psysrch2@uw.edu, but all
materials must also be received in
hard copy. Ph.D. is required by date
of appointment. The University of
Washington is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer.
The University is building a diverse
faculty and strongly encourages applications
from women and minority
candidates.
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE
OF PSYCHOLOGY: The Department
of Psychology expects to fill
one full-time tenure-track assistant
or associate professor position in
the area of child clinical psychology.
Area of research and clinical
specialization within child clinical
are open but we seek candidates
who support our collaborative, interdisciplinary
search and instruction. Applicants
are expected to have an excellent
publication record, strong promise
for the receipt of extramural funding,
and demonstrated teaching effectiveness.
Duties will include:
teaching and mentoring at both the
undergraduate
els, clinical training at the graduate
level, research, and service. We are
seeking an individual who has been
trained in the scientist-practitioner
model and who adopts a developmental
perspective in his or her research,
teaching, and clinical training.
We are particularly interested
EARLY CAREER PSYCHOLOGIS TS
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
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and graduate
levapproach
to
re-
FESSOR CHILD CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY—UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON,
DEPARTMENT
PROOF
is filled. To apply, send a detailed
statement of research and teaching
interests, a curriculum vitae, three
reprints or preprints, evidence of
teaching effectiveness, and three
letters of recommendation to:
Child Clinical Psychology Search
Committee, Department of Psychology,
Box 351525, University
of Washington, Seattle, WA 981951525.
We encourage submission of
application materials via e-mail at
psysrch1@uw.edu, but all materials
must also be received in hard copy.
Candidates are encouraged to apply
as soon as possible. Ph.D. required
by date of appointment. The
University of Washington is building
a culturally diverse faculty and
strongly encourages applications
from female and minority candidates.
The University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative
in candidates who have the ability
to foster collaboration with other
areas of psychology and related
fields and who understand the importance
of working with diverse
populations. Application review
will begin November 1, 2011, and
will continue until
the position
PSYCHOLOGY: The Psychology
Department at Whitman College invites
applicants for a tenure-track position
as assistant professor beginning
August 2012. We seek a faculty
member whose area of expertise focuses
broadly on the intersection of
social and developmental psychology
with a focus on adolescence. Responsibilities
include: teaching introductory
psychology, statistics or
research methods, courses in one’s
specific areas of expertise, and supervising
student theses; maintaining
a program of peer-reviewed
scholarly work that can involve undergraduate
students; and participating
in academic advising and faculty
governance. Ph.D. or international
equivalent required. Whitman College
wishes to reinforce its commitment
to enhance diversity, broadly
defined, recognizing that to provide
a diverse learning environment is
to prepare students for personal and
professional success in an increasingly
multicultural and global society.
Preference will be given to candidates
who can contribute to the required
first-year course (http://www.
whitman.edu/general_studies/), and/
or interdisciplinary programs (gender
studies, general studies, race and
ethnic studies, environmental studies
or Asian studies; http://www.
whitman.edu/content/academics/
programs/homepages).
plication, candidates should address
their interest in working as teachers
and scholars with undergraduates in
a liberal arts environment that emphasizes
close student faculty interaction;
how their cultural, experiential,
and/or academic background
contributes to diversity; and their
interest in participating in the college’s
general education offerings.
Deadline: October 21, 2011. To
In their ap-
Employer.
ASSISTANT
Action
PROFESSOR
OF
WISCONSIN
COGNITIVE
URE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
POSITIONS: The Department
of Psychology at the University
of Wisconsin–Whitewater
invites applications for two tenuretrack
positions, one in cognitive science
and one in health psychology.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. or
ABD in psychology or closely related
field. Cognitive science: Duties
will include: developing introductory
undergraduate courses
in the cognitive sciences, teaching
courses in research methods and
possibly introductory psychology,
and involving undergraduates
a cognitive science research program.
An emphasis on biological
mechanisms of cognitive processes
is preferred. Health Psychology:
Duties will include: developing
undergraduate courses and field
placements in health psychology
and involving undergraduates
a health psychology research program;
other teaching responsibilities
will depend on specialization
and may include courses in abnormal,
personality, social, and introductory
psychology. We are especially
interested in candidates who
will enhance the diversity of our
department. Review of applications
will begin December 1, 2011,
and continue until the position is
filled. Applicants should send a letter
of application, brief statements
of teaching and research interests,
curriculum vitae, representative reprints,
copies of all graduate transcripts,
and three letters of recommendations
to: Meg Waraczynski,
Ph.D., Chair, Cognitive Science
Search Committee or Heather Nie-
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in
in
HEALTH
PSYCHOLOGY;
SCIENCE
AND
TEN-
apply, go to: https://whitmanhr.
simplehire.com/, click “Faculty” and
select “assistant professor of psychology.”
The online position description
includes specific instructions
on submission of the following materials:
letter of application; curriculum
vitae; three letters of reference;
statement addressing the candidate’s
teaching interests and scholarly
agenda; undergraduate and graduate
transcripts; teaching evaluations
or other evidence of demonstrated or
potential excellence in undergraduate
instruction. No applicant shall
be discriminated against on the basis
of race, color, gender, religion, age,
marital status, national origin, disability,
veteran’s status, sexual orientation,
gender identity, or any other
basis prohibited by applicable federal,
state, or local law. Whitman College
is a small selective, liberal arts
college dedicated to providing excellent
educational opportunities for
students. The College provides generous
professional development support
for both research and teaching.
For
Whitman College and the Walla
Walla area, see www.whitman.edu,
and www.wallawalla.org.
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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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