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PsycCareers.com CAREER OPPORTUNITIES US OPENINGS DOCTORAL-LEVEL PSYCHOLOGISTS: Deer Oaks is a leading provider of geropsychology services and has openings in the following states: South Dakota, Iowa, Vermont, Texas, Arkansas, and Missouri. Fulltime or part-time doctoral-level psychologists are needed to provide therapy and assessment services to senior adults in nursing homes and assisted living communities in their local areas. Salaries commensurate with experience and excellent benefits. Send resume and letter of interest to: Jennifer Wilson, Employee Recruiting, at hr1@deeroaks.com or fax to (210) 569-8107; or mail 7272 Wurzbach Rd., Suite 601, San Antonio, TX 78240. For more details call (210) 378-1926. Visit our website, www.deeroaks.com, for more information. member to provide instruction diverse population of students. Visit our website for instructions on how to apply: http://www.maricopa.edu/ employees/divisions/hr/jobs/current. The Maricopa County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. ARIZONA PSYCHOLOGY FACULTY: Position will begin August 2012. Working under a learning college philosophy (http://www.estrellamountain.edu/ learning-college) and placing learning first anyway, anyplace, anytime, Estrella Mountain Community College is hiring a psychology faculty ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Psychophysiology/Neuroscience The Department of Psychology at The University of Alabama has an opening for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level starting August 16, 2012; funding has been approved for this position. The position is in Psychophysiology/Neuroscience and can be part of either the experimental psychology or clinical psychology programs. We expect to hire in the area of human psychophysiology or biological processes, such as, but not limited, to the investigation of electro/neurophysiology, transcranial magnetic stimulation, endocrinology, pharmacology, and genetic influences on behavior or development. Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research mentoring, development of an independent research program leading to external funding and publications, and providing service to the University community and professional organizations. All candidates should possess a Ph.D. in psychology, or have one before starting, and demonstrate potential for a distinguished scientific career. In addition, candidates who wish to provide clinical supervision should be graduates of an APA or CPA-accredited clinical psychology program, have completed an APA-accredited internship, and be eligible for Alabama licensure. The Department of Psychology at The University of Alabama is a research active (averaging $3 million annually in external funding) and collegial department. There are 33 faculty, 106 graduate students, and 600 undergraduate majors in the department. The department has two Ph.D. programs: an Experimental Psychology program (with concentration areas in Developmental Science, Cognitive Psychology, and Social Psychology), and an APAaccredited Clinical Psychology program (with concentration areas in Psychology-Law, Aging, Clinical Health, and Clinical Child). More information about the department can be found at http://psychology.ua.edu. The University of Alabama, founded in 1831, is the flagship campus of a three campus system. The University is located in Tuscaloosa, a city of 100,000 that was named an All America City by the National Civic League. Applications should include a cover letter outlining qualifications, research interests, teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and potential collaborations within the department or with centers affiliated with the department; a current vita; up to 3 reprints; and 3 letters of recommendation. All materials except letters of recommendation should be submitted online through http://facultyjobs.ua.edu. Letters of recommendation should be mailed to David Boles, Chair, Psychophysiology/Neuroscience Search Committee, Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama, Box 870348, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0348. If more information is needed, contact David Boles (dboles@bama.ua.edu, 205-348-0676). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Alabama is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Minority and women candidates are encouraged to apply. ASSISTANT CLINICAL PROFESSOR Behavioral Genomics The Center for Prevention of Youth Behavior Problems (CPYBP) at The University of Alabama is recruiting for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level starting August 16, 2012. Funding has been approved for this position. The position is broadly defined as one that could require expertise in behavioral genetics, epigenetics, or computational biology. Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research mentoring, development of an independent research program, and pursuit of external funding. Candidates for this position should possess a Ph.D. in biology, psychology, anthropology or related discipline, with an emphasis in neuroscience, and demonstrate potential for a distinguished scientific career. Postdoctoral training is preferred. The position targets individuals with a background in any area of behavioral genomics related to aggressive behavior in humans. However, specific areas that will be given preference are those focused on genetic or neural substrates for environmental interactions related to decision-making and aggressive behavior in youth. The successful candidate is expected to develop an externally funded research program and to collaborate with faculty with related interests in the CPYBP and in the Departments of Biology and Psychology. Although the faculty position is located in the CPYBP, the faculty person will be expected to have his/her academic appointment within one of the university’s departments. Teaching responsibilities include graduate and undergraduate level behavioral genetic courses. To apply, go to http://facultyjobs.ua.edu and complete the online application. Attach a letter of application outlining qualifications, research interests, teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and potential fit with the CPYBP curriculum vitae; and supporting documents (teaching evaluations, up to 3 reprints, etc.). All materials should be submitted online, except letters of recommendation. These should be mailed to John Lochman, Chair, Behavioral Genomics Search Committee, Center for Prevention of Youth Behavior Problems, The University of Alabama, Box 870348, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0348. For more information, contact John Lochman (jlochman@ua.edu, 205-348-7678). Review of applications will begin December 15 and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Alabama is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Minority and women candidates are encouraged to apply. touchi ng li v es t o u ch in g liv e s 90 MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY • JANUARY 2012 http://www.PsycCareers.com http://www.maricopa.edu/employess http://www.deeroaks.com http://www.estrellamountain.edu/learning-college http://www.estrellamountain.edu/learning-college http://psychology.ua.edu http://facultyjobs.ua.edu http://facultyjobs.ua.edu

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