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PsycCareers.com CAREER OPPORTUNITIES begin in the academic year 2012– 2013. All areas of cognitive psychology will be considered. The appointee will be expected to teach courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2011. All applicants should provide curriculum vitae (including bibliography), a brief statement of research interests, a teaching statement, copies of at most three scholarly papers, and three letters of reference. Apply through AcademicJobsOnline.org. Stanford University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from, women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the university’s research and teaching missions. ASSISTANT STANFORD UNIVERSITY: Stanford University Psychology Department invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level to begin in the academic year 2012–2013. This appointment will be in developmental psychology, including, but not limited to, cognitive development, personality and social development, and developmental neuroscience. Applicants will be expected to teach courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2011. All applicants should provide curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching experience and interests, a statement of research interests, copies of their most representative scholarly papers, and three letters of reference. Apply through AcademicJobsOnline.org. Stanford University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from, women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the university’s research and teaching missions. TWO FACULTY POSITIONS: The Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University (Los Angeles vicinity) seeks two full-time tenuretrack faculty members at the assistant or associate professor levels for fall 2012. We seek faculty members with developing expertise in one or more of the following areas: clinical neuropsychology, assessment and intervention in trauma disorders, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and health/primary care psychology. Rosemead has 24 core faculty, includes a large undergraduate major in psychology, and offers the Ph.D. and Psy.D. degrees in clinical psychology—both programs are APA-accredited. The faculty openings are in the doctoral programs, but some teaching in the undergraduate program may be required. These positions require: VELOPMENTAL PROFESSOR PSYCHOLOGY, DE- (including, but not limited to ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities). Candidates should be able to demonstrate their ability to work effectively with diverse populations and integrate multicultural content and issues into their teaching. As a private Christian university, Biola seeks faculty with a compatible commitment and evidence of interest in relating psychological theory, research, and practice to the Evangelical Christian faith. Applicants should send curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching/clinical experience, and a one-page statement of interest in the relationship of psychology and theology to: Clark Campbell, Ph.D., ABPP, Dean, Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University, 13800 Biola Ave., La Mirada, CA 90639. Biola does not discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, or physical handicap. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR—CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST BAY: The Department of Psychology invites applications for an assistant professor, tenure-track position in biopsychology to begin in fall 2012. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in psychology and a record must demonstrate a record of scholarly activity. Outstanding candidates in all specialty areas of biopsychology are encouraged to apply. Duties include: teaching courses in physiological psychology in combination with other classes which might include research methods, and other courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Candidates should have outstanding teaching skills, be enthusiastic about preparing a diverse student population for careers in biopsychology, and have a systematic program of research. Laboratory space is available and faculty development funds for research are awarded on a competitive basis. The potential for outside funding is desired. Teaching assignments will be at our main campus and our satellite campus in Contra Costa County. For additional information, visit our department’s website (http://www. sci.csueastbay.edu/psychology). Review of applications will begin October 1, 2011. Send a letter of ap- OCTOBER 2011 • MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY introductory psychology, undergraduate a doctorate in psychology from an APA-accredited program. The positions are in clinical psychology, although qualified counseling psychology doctorates will be considered. Faculty members will be expected to maintain a program of scholarship and to mentor doctoral students in research and clinical work. Clinical faculty members are expected to be licensed psychologists or license-eligible in California. Experience/interest in consulting or teaching in international locations is valued. In a continuing effort to enrich our academic environment, we actively encourage applications from candidates who represent minority groups underrepresented in higher plication, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, copies of major publications or preprints, and three letters of recommendation to: Biopsychology Search committee, position No. 11-12 PSYC-BIOPSYCHOLOGY-TT, Department of Psychology, California State University, East Bay, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd, Hayward CA 94542. CSUEB, situated in the hills overlooking San Francisco Bay, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DECISION NEUROSCIENCE— OPEN education ASSOCIATE, OR FULL): Claremont McKenna College Department of Psychology invites applications for an open-level position in any area of neuroscience (cognitive, social, affective, developmental, clinical) with a focus on human decision making. This position offers an endowed chair for associate/fulllevels or for assistant-level hires when tenure is achieved. The ideal candidate will teach core undergraduate courses (e.g., psychological statistics) as well as elective courses in specialty areas (e.g., neuroeconomics). Professors at CMC are expected to teach four courses a year (two per semester) and to engage undergraduates search. They can advise graduate students in the psychology and economics doctoral programs at Claremont Graduate University. Our faculty collaborate with neuroscience in meaningful reLEVEL (ASSISTANT, faculty at L.A.-area universities and other Claremont Colleges. To apply visit https://webapps.cmc.edu/jobs/ faculty/faculty_opening.php. CHOLOGY DEPARTMENT: Tenure-track position in social or developmental psychology with start date of August 2012. See full job description at http://www.west mont. edu/_offices/provost/OpenPositions. html, westmont.edu. or e-mail psychology@ CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY FACULTY MEMBER: California Lutheran University’s Psy.D. program in clinical psychology invites applications for two full-time tenure-track (pending approval) faculty members at the associate professor or full professor rank to begin August 2012. Qualifications: Applicants must have a doctoral degree from an APA-accredited program and APA internship and be eligible for licensure in California. Applicants at either the junior or senior level are welcome to apply. We seek dynamic individuals who can provide a leadership role in shaping the Psy.D. program with experience in teaching research, assessment, classes. Qualified applicants will develop or have established research programs in their areas of expertise, be committed to helping students develop their dissertation research, will demonstrate the ability EOE UC Santa Cruz is seeking qualified candidates for several professor positions in Psychology: Quantitative Psychology Professor #847 Cognitive Psychology Assistant Professor (2 positions) #005 and #023 Send all materials to: Psychology Department Faculty Search Committee University of California 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 Information about the UCSC Psychology Department is available at: http://psych.ucsc.edu. clinical and/or applied WESTMONT COLLEGE PSYEARLY 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. 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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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