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PsycCareers.com CAREER OPPORTUNITIES tinue to accept applications until the position is filled. We strongly encourage applications from minority and women candidates. Ohio University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We seek a candidate with a commitment in working effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. tional information about the University is available at www.marywood. edu. Marywood University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. INSTRUCTOR OF APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY: The Berks College of The Pennsylvania State University, Reading, PA, invites applicants for a full-time multiyear faculty position in our applied psychology program effective fall 2012. Preference will be given to candidates with Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical/counseling psychology or related field. We seek an energetic, talented, teacher-scholar with strong teaching skills and service who will teach a 4:4 load in our rigorous internship program, introductory psychology, and special topics as needed. Preference will be given to candidates who are licensed or eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses commensurate with his/her professional training including teaching courses in internship, assisting students in securing internships, networking within the community, and providing internship supervision, and advising. Candidates must have a doctoral degree completed by August 2012. Review of applications began November 28, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit application materials as one document consisting of a cover letter, curriculum vitae and teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and letters of support from three references, along with contact information, to: Claudia Plato at: CIP1@ psu.edu. For further information or questions, feel free to contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Brenda Russell, at BLR15@psu.edu. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY: Washington & Jefferson College and its Department of Psychology invite applications for the tenure-track position of assistant professor of psychology beginning in August 2012. We seek an individual with a specific interest in I/O psychology, but also broadly trained in experimental methodology and interested in teaching undergraduate students and involving them in research. The successful candidate will be ex pected to teach courses that include: elementary psychology, industrial and management courses, and an advanced laboratory course focusing on the candidate’s area of interest. The ideal candidate will also consider teaching one section per year of a first-year seminar course. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2012. Applicants for the position should have completed by the time of appointment a Ph.D. degree in a relevant field, although those within months of completing the doctorate will be considered, and must provide evidence of excellence in teaching. Further, they should be committed to working closely with students in a residential, undergraduate, liberal arts institution. Electronic applications are preferred, and those applying for the position should send to: hr@washjeff.edu the following items: a cover letter; curriculum vitae; and separate statements of teaching philosophy and of research, including how the research will involve undergraduates. In addition, applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the same email address. POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP: The University of Pittsburgh has postdoctoral fellowships supported by National Institutes of Health. Training opportunities concern development and genetic underpinnings of psychosocial risk factors; personality, stress, and social processes; role of socioeconomic status, ethnicity, gender, and sleep as they relate to cardiovascular disease; and psychosocial interventions for health behaviors. Program is a mentor-based model with formal didactic work in areas relevant to research focus, e.g., statistics, behavior genetics, neuroimaging, and physiological assessment. Training faculty includes Karen Matthews (Director); Matthew Muldoon (Co-Director); Howard Aizenstein; Bernard Devlin; Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob; Daniel Edmundowicz; Robert Ferrell; Peter Gianaros; Martica Hall; John Jakicic; J. Richard Jennings; Melissa Kalarchian; Thomas Kamarck; Michele Levine; Stephen Manuck; Marsha Marcus; Kenneth Perkins; Steve Reis; Bruce Rollman; Michael Scheier; Kim Sutton-Tyrrell, and Rebecca Thurston. Must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status in accord with NIH regulations for an NRSA fellowship award. Applications should include a statement of interests and proposed goals for the fellowship, curriculum vitae, and letters of reference. Send applications to: Karen A. Matthews, Ph.D., Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, 3811 O’Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. E-mail questions to: bandymb@upmc.edu. More information is available at www.wpic.pitt. edu/behavioralmedicine. An Equal Opportunity Employer. NATIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP: The Aaron T. Beck Psychopathology Research Center and the Center for the Prevention of Suicide of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania are seeking applicants for a Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Postdoctoral Fellowship (NRSA) Award from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Under the direction of Aaron T. Beck, M.D. and Gregory K. Brown, Ph.D., research fellows would have an opportunity to be involved in ground-breaking clinical, training, and research advancements of cognitive therapy for the treatment of individuals with schizophrenia, depression, and high suicide risk. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to conduct basic, effectiveness, and dissemination research studies in cognitive therapy. Applicants who have earned an M.D., Ph.D., Psy.D., or equivalent in psychology or other related field and have had previous training in cognitive therapy of depression and severe mental illness are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Accepting applications through February 1, 2012. Send curriculum vitae with a cover letter and two letters of recommendation via e-mail to: Aaron T. Beck, M.D., at: abeck@mail.med.upenn. edu. The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. PENNSYLVANIA ASSISTANT PROFESSOR—PSYCHOLOGY: The Department of Psychology at Thiel College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in experimental psychology beginning in fall 2012. Applicants with Ph.D. are preferred, but ABDs nearing completion will be considered. Visit the Thiel College website at www.thiel.edu/employment to learn more about the position description and application requirements. An Equal Opportunity Employer. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR PSYCHOLOGY/COUNSELING DEPARTMENT: The Marywood University Department of Psychology/ Counseling seeks an assistant professor of clinical psychology for a fulltime, tenure-track position beginning August 2012. The department offers undergraduate, master’s, and school psychology programs, and the APA-accredited Psy.D. program in clinical psychology. The qualified candidate will possess a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical psychology from an APA-accredited program. Must be licensed or license-eligible in Pennsylvania and have training/experience to competently provide clinical supervision for services provided to both children and adults. Responsi bilities include: teaching and advising at the predominantly graduate level including practicum supervision with the possibility of also teaching one or two undergraduate courses; supervision of student research is expected; evidence of effective teaching; service to the university, community, and department; related program responsibilities; serving on thesis and dissertation committees; and scholarly commitment. Full-time teaching load is 21 credits for the academic year. Review of applications will begin immediately. Letter of application, current curriculum vitae, names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of references may be submitted to: Dr. Brooke Cannon, Chair, Psychology Search Committee, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18509, phone (570) 348-6211 ext. 2324. An electronic submission is preferred as an MS Word document or a PDF document to: cannonb@ marywood.edu. Marywood University is a comprehensive Catholic university sponsored by the Congregation of Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and located in northeastern Pennsylvania. Addi- SOUTH CAROLINA ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY: The Department of Psychology at Converse College invites applications for an entry-level, tenure-track position in clinical psychology to begin August 15, 2012. The position includes: undergraduate teaching, advising, research, and service. Applicants must have a doctorate in clinical psychology from an APA-accredited program and be prepared to teach courses including counseling and psychotherapy, psychological testing, abnormal psychology, and behavior modification. Preference will be given to candidates who are able to incorporate undergraduate students into their research program. Experience in teaching online preferred. Review of applications began November 15, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, reprints/preprints, a statement of research and teaching interests, and graduate transcripts to: Sandy Gordin, Director of Human Resources, Converse College, 580 E. Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302. We believe that a diverse faculty is essential to achieving excellence, thus, we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGIST: The Children’s Hospital of the Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center is seeking a Psychologist to join the Division of Pediatric Psychology. Primary job responsibilities include: conducting psychological and developmental evaluations with young children and children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental and/or learning disorders and providing supervision as part of our training program. Assessment/intervention occurs primarily within a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic setting. Candidates must have completed an internship and postdoctoral fellowship and be license101 JANUARY 2012 • MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY http://www.PsycCareers.com http://www.marywood.edu http://www.marywood.edu http://www.thiel.edu/employment http://www.wpic.pitt.edu/behavioralmedicine http://www.wpic.pitt.edu/behavioralmedicine

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Monitor on Psychology - January 2012

Monitor on Psychology - January 2012
Letters
President’s Column
Contents
Contents
From the CEO
Apa’s Statement on the Dsm-5 Development Process
Girl Scouts Badge Promotes Positive Psychology
Early Investments Pay Off for Poor Children, Study Finds
Apa Meets With Chinese Psychological Society to Further Interaction and Exchange
Unique Opportunity for Psychologists to Travel to Cuba
In Brief
Government Relations Update
On Your Behalf
Psychology’s Growing Library of Podcasts
Standing Up for Psychology
Judicial Notebook
Random Sample
Time Capsule
Questionnaire
Science Watch
Beyond Psychotherapy
Perspective on Practice
Yes, Recovery Is Possible
Inequity to Equity
Making E-Learning Work
New Standards for High School Psychology
A Trailblazer Moves On
Psychologist Profile
Plan Now for Psychology’s Regional Meetings
New Journal Editors
Apa News
Division Spotlight
American Psychological Foundation
Personalities

Monitor on Psychology - January 2012