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PsycCareers.com CAREER OPPORTUNITIES completed their Ph.D. and have relevant postdoctoral fellowship experience in cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or a related discipline. We are particularly interested in researchers with expertise in decision-making or goal and reward processing in humans or animal models. This position is affiliated with our brain, behavior, and cognition program and is part of a general expansion in the department in the broad area of cognitive neuroscience. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build a collaborative research and teaching program with faculty in the center for neuroscience. The candidate must be committed to establishing a vigorous, externally supported program of research, a strong publication record, and a strong teaching record. The successful candidate will be expected to teach three courses per year. Courses could include: cognitive neuroscience, cognitive psychology, physiological psychology, peuropsychology, or psychopharmacology. The deadline for applications is December 1, 2011. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Applications will only be accepted through AcademicJobsOnline.org, position number 851. Applicants should upload curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching experience and interests, a statement of research interests, copies of representative scholarly papers, and three letters of reference. Inquiries may be directed to Julie McCann, Psychology Department, Boston University, 64 Cummington Street, Boston, MA 02215 (Julie McCann, jmccann@bu.edu). Boston University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY: The Department of Psychology at Suffolk University seeks to fill a tenure track position at the rank of assistant professor beginning fall 2012, pending budgetary approval. We are particularly interested in candidates from the area of adult clinical psychology who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and research and who can contribute to both our undergraduate program and doctoral program in clinical psychology. Area of research interest is open, though we have particular need in the areas of health, primary care, and diversity/LGBT issues along with a teaching need for graduate level psychopathology. Duties include: maintaining an independent program of research; publishing and seeking extramural funding; mentoring students and serving on dissertation committees; teaching graduate and undergraduate courses; and participating in department, university, and community service. The Psychology Department administers an APA-accredited Boulder model Ph.D. program in clinical psychology (85 students) and has an undergraduate psychology program with 250 majors. We seek a scholar with: a strong commitment to promoting diversity in the field; the potential to establish an externally fundable program of research; and a willingness to engage in university service activities. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and three letters of reference to: Gary Fireman, Chair, Psychology Dept., Suffolk University, 41 Temple Street, Boston, MA 02114 or send all documents electronically to Lauren A Vermette lavermette@suffolk. edu. Suffolk University is a private university located in Boston’s historic Beacon Hill district. Suffolk University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY: The Department of Psychology at Bridgewater State University is pleased to announce a fulltime tenure-track faculty position in clinical psychology to start fall 2012. This position requires: teaching abnormal psychology, clinical psychology and courses in your area of specialization along with various service courses in the department such as introductory psychology, research methods, and our orientation course for majors. Other responsibilities include: advising undergraduate students, engaging in scholarly activity, mentoring undergraduate research, field placement supervision, and service to the University. Opportunities to teach in our terminal master’s degree program in clinical psychology also exist. Required minimum qualifications: Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. from an APA-accredited clinical program before an offer of employment can be made, and must be licensed or license-eligible in Massachusetts. Applicants should have the ability to meet the responsibilities identified above, and present evidence of excellent teaching, advising, scholarship, and service effectiveness. Applicants should be strongly committed to excellence in teaching and advising, and to working in a multicultural environment that fosters diversity. They should also have the ability to use technology effectively in teaching and learning, the ability to work collaboratively, evidence of scholarly activity, and a commitment to public higher education. Preferred qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants whose teaching and scholarly interests complement those of the department and who provide evidence of a commitment to involving students in scholarship. Position will remain open until filled. Special instructions to applicants: Attach to your electronic application, letter of interest, curriculum vitae that includes the names and addresses of three professional references, a document that describes your teaching and research interests, and your philosophy of teaching, and a document with recent teaching evaluations. Please do not send reprints or manuscripts. Salary: Pay commensurate with experience. To apply: interested applicants should apply online at http://jobs.bridgew.edu. Bridgewater State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. NIMH-SPONSORED POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN STRESS AND TRAUMA RESEARCH: The National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) at the VA Boston Healthcare System is accepting applications for two postdoctoral fellowships to begin September 1, 2012. These NIMH-sponsored training positions currently are funded for one year with a second year of funding anticipated. The fellowships are designed to prepare psychologists for academically oriented careers involving the scientific study of stress, trauma, and PTSD. Previous postdoctoral fellows have launched successful careers in both universities and academic medical settings. The fellowship program is affiliated with Boston University School of Medicine but is located primarily at VA Boston in the Behavioral Science and Women’s Health Sciences divisions of the National Center for PTSD. These facilities offer outstanding resources that include technical support personnel, well-equipped psychophysiology and cognitive research laboratories, advanced computing facilities, and a broad range of professional expertise. The salary and benefits package is competitive, and supplemental funds are provided to support further coursework and other educational opportunities, conference attendance, and travel. Fellows have the opportunity to participate in ongoing research projects conducted by program faculty, initiate independent research projects, conduct secondary analyses on existing data sets, prepare applications to federal and other funding agencies for research support, and provide direct clinical services to PTSD patients under the guidance of a clinical supervisor. Senior faculty members are assigned to serve as mentors, and collaboration with any of the numerous core faculty is encouraged. Program faculty have expertise in a variety of areas in traumatic stress research with veterans and civilians. Information about faculty and Counseling Psychology Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program Director Springfield, MA Founded in 1885, Springfield College is a private, coeducational institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs that reflect its distinctive Humanics philosophy - the education of the whole person in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to humanity. For more information, please visit the college’s homepage at www.spfldcol.edu. Springfield College seeks applications for a Program Director for the PsyD in Counseling Psychology. This new program will have concentration areas in Athletic Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Marriage and Family Therapy. Responsibilities of the Director include program implementation and administration, teaching (2 courses per semester), enrollment management and advising, and tasks related to APA accreditation. Qualifications include: successful candidates for this tenure track position must have an earned PhD or PsyD in Counseling Psychology and be licensed or license eligible in MA. The College is seeking candidates with a record of scholarly and practical achievement in the field who have demonstrated excellence in teaching, counseling, mentoring, and program administration and who are knowledgeable about and/or have experience with the APA accreditation process. Appointment will be at either the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with the APA accreditation process and who have expertise working with diverse populations. Initial review of applications will begin November 15, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for 3-5 professional references to: Dean Anne Herzog, School of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies; Springfield College, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA 01109. Springfield College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to ensuring a high quality of education through the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. 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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Monitor on Psychology - November 2011

Monitor on Psychology - November 2011
Letters
President’s Column
Contents
Guest Column
‘Grand Challenges’ offers blueprint for mental health research
Documentary seeks to reach parents of LGBT kids
Treating veterans will cost at least $5 billion by 2020
Selfless volunteering might lengthen your life
Combat and stress up among U.S. military in Afghanistan
South Africa to host international psychology conference
Study uncovers a reason behind sex differences in mental illness
Navy psychologist gives a voice to combat trauma
In Brief
Psychologist suicide
On Your Behalf
Journey back to Heart Mountain
Psychology is key to pain management, report finds
ACT goes international
Judicial Notebook
Random Sample
Time Capsule
Questionnaire
Science Watch
Behavior change in 15-minute sessions?
Health-care reform 2.0
Perspective on Practice
Giving a heads up on concussion
Practice Profile
Searching for meaning
Inspiring young researchers
Aging, with grace
Public Interest
Thank you!
APA News
Division Spotlight
American Psychological Foundation
The man who gave Head Start a start
Personalities

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