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PsycCareers.com CAREER OPPORTUNITIES POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING IN PREVENTION RESEARCH: Individually tailored programs of coursework and mentored research experience with interdisciplinary faculty whose work includes interventions with children of divorce, bereaved children, and inner-city ethnic minority families. Emphases include: preventive interventions in natural service delivery settings and quantitative methods in prevention science. Training is for a two-year period. Interested candidates should send curriculum vitae, statement of research and training goals, and three letters of recommendation to: laurie.chassin@asu.edu at Arizona State University. preferred. The chair has responsibilities for the department with 20 full-time and several adjunct faculty. The department administers both undergraduate and nationally accredited master’s and doctoral programs in school psychology and counseling psychology. More information is available at: http://www. uca.edu/psychology. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2012, and continue until the position is filled. Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three references via e-mail to: Dr. Nancy Reese, Search Committee Chair at: Psychology Search@uca.edu. Visit PsycCareers, APA’s Online Career Center, and get connected to the premier resource for psychologists and employers. Psychology Faculty Positions As part of our multiyear hiring plan, the UAB Department of Psychology is seeking nominations and applications for three tenure track/tenured positions in Psychology in any area and at any level (assistant, associate, professor). The successful candidates for these positions will be expected to bring or establish an active and externally funded program of research, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and teach in his/her area of expertise. All candidates must have received their doctoral degree. Note that the research specialty for these positions is open, but we would prefer candidates who will contribute to our priority research areas (pain research, addictions and eating disorders, obesity, neural plasticity, and affective science). Within these thematic areas, potential hires might include scientists in the areas of behavioral genetics, obesity, recovery of function after damage to the developing or aging nervous system, effects of stress on cognition, behavior, or mental health, vision science, clinical child pediatric, neuropsychology, neuroimaging, translational research in theme areas, and autism. The Psychology Department is a vibrant and well regarded department on campus and supports three doctoral programs [Behavioral Neuroscience, Lifespan Developmental, and Medical Clinical (APA Accredited)]. The Department has a long history of obtaining extramural research funding and has excellent research facilities. In addition, as part of the University’s emphasis on multidisciplinary centers, the Psychology Department encourages/supports collaboration with various departments and centers within the university including the Civitan International Research Center, the Civitan/Sparks Clinics, The Children’s Health System, The Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Center for Neuroscience, The McKnight Brain Institute, The Center for the Study of Community Health, The Center for Translational Science, The Center for Aging, The Vision Science Research Center, UAB Comprehensive Diabetes Center, the Nutrition Obesity Research Center, and the School of Medicine. Individuals interested in participating in, promoting, and advancing a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment at UAB and in the community are encouraged to apply. The Psychology Department enjoys the benefits of UAB’s standing as a national center for biomedical health research and education. Metro Birmingham (population 1.2 million) is an ethnically diverse and cosmopolitan setting with a rich array of cultural institutions and a high quality of life. Applicants should send an electronic letter of interest describing your research and teaching interests and your curriculum vitae, and the names of three professional references to Mary Frances Thetford at mthetford@uab.edu. Address information to the Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1530 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294-1170. For questions about the positions, contact Dr. Karlene Ball kball@uab.edu, University Professor and Chair, and copy to mthetford@uab.edu. Applications should be received by February 28, 2012. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Starting date is negotiable. ARKANSAS PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING DEPARTMENT CHAIR: The Department of Psychology and Counseling at the University of Central Arkansas seeks applicants for department chair. The position begins July 1, 2012, and is a 12-month, tenure-eligible position. Qualifica tions include: doctorate in psychology and eligibility for rank of associate professor or professor. Prior administrative experience is CALIFORNIA ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: The Department of Human and Community Development at the University of California, Davis, invites applications for an academic year (nine-month) tenuretrack faculty position at the assistant professor level with expertise in quantitative methods and a substantive research agenda studying children and/or youth development. This position also includes: the expecta- CLINICAL HEALTH PSYCHOLOGIST IN PRIMARY CARE NEW POSITION OPENING Geisinger health system is recruiting an early to mid-career health psychologist to join our vibrant and expanding practice in danville, Pa. We are expanding our primary care integration and are looking for the right individual to lead this exciting venture. Geisinger is a leading, nationally recognized health system known for innovative and quality health care. Psychologists at Geisinger are well respected and integrated throughout our unique network of hospitals and community practice sites. We serve as valued members of dynamic integrated care teams in multiple specialty areas within the system. training of psychology (aPa interns and post-doctoral fellows) and medical students/residents is an integral part of our mission. research, especially outcome research, is encouraged. a clinical faculty appointment is available at temple medical school. We are looking for an adaptable, broadly trained psychologist to join our innovative and collaborative practice. experience and interest in primary care is required. competitive salary and benefits. Geisinger Health System is a physician-led, academic multi-specialty group practice that serves nearly three million people in central and northeastern Pennsylvania. a mature electronic health record connects a comprehensive network of 2 hospitals, 38 community practice sites and nearly 800 Geisinger primary and specialty care physicians. discover for yourself why Geisinger has earned national attention as a visionary model of integrated healthcare. to apply, send vitae and letter of interest to: Charlotte Collins, PhD c/o Kathy Kardisco, Department of Professional Staffing MC 24-28 100 N. Academy Ave. Danville, PA 17822 at 1.800.845.7112 or email materials to kkardisco@geisinger.edu H e a lt H S y S t e m RedeFining the boundaries of medicine For more information, please visit www.geisinger.org/careers UAB is strongly committed to academic excellence, and dedicated to broadening the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students. We take pride in our exceptionally diverse and multicultural student body. UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. JANUARY 2012 • MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY 91 http://www.PsycCareers.com http://www.uca.edu/psychology http://www.uca.edu/psychology http://www.geisinger.org/careers http://www.geisinger.org/careers

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