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PsycCareers.com CAREER OPPORTUNITIES are looking for a cognitive neuroscientist specializing in decision-making. The successful applicant will bring an active research program with strong potential for external funding. Candidates should be prepared to teach specialty undergraduate and graduate level courses. The ability and eagerness to teach general psychology would also be greatly welcomed. A record of publication, a record of successful attempts to secure external funding, and excellent teaching skills will be advantageous. Submit a cover letter, statements of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to https:// surveyconsole.com/t/ABp77ZDIRr. For questions, contact Brad Kelly at btk27@georgetown.edu or by phone (202) 687-4274. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but we aim to complete the search as early as possible. Georgetown University has a state-of-the-art brain imaging facility with a research-dedicated 3T magnet and technical support for fMRI, DTI, simultaneous EEG and fMRI, NIRS, and MRS. The Psychology Department offers an undergraduate major in psychology, an honors program, and a doctoral degree in developmental science with concentrations in lifespan cognitive neuroscience and in human development and public policy. There are resources for collaboration between Psychology Department faculty and colleagues at other units of the university, including (but not limited to) the Georgetown University School of Medicine, the McDonough School of Business, the Kennedy Institute for Ethics, the Department of Linguistics, and the Georgetown Public Policy Institute. Georgetown University, the oldest Catholic University in the United States, is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST: Seeking clinical psychologist for the Washington, DC, Area. Requirements include: Psy.D. or Ph.D. from an APA-accredited program in clinical psychology, completion of an APA-accredited internship in clinical psychology. Must be in good standing, five years of experience a must, significant assessment experience with adults, forensic evaluation experience is desired, full-time position with multiple locations in the U.S. and must be willing to relocate to Washington, DC, area. For more information e-mail Rebecca Shipp, CMSR, Physician Recruiter, Saint Vincent Health Center at rshipp@ svhs.org. psychology. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong teaching skills and a clear motivation to include and supervise undergraduate and graduate students in research. A doctorate degree in developmental psychology is required. Applications must include a copy of the following: A letter of interest that includes a statement of their teaching philosophy. Complete curriculum vitae,three letters of recommendation,name, address, e-mail address, and telephone number of three professional/ academic references,graduate transcripts, and evidence of teaching effectiveness and scholarly work to: Fmuscarella@mail.barry.edu SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGIST: New College of Florida, the honors college of the State University System ,invites applications for a tenuretrack faculty position at the assistant professor level beginning August 2012. A commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching is essential. New College is a small, selective, undergraduate institution; students have high SAT scores and are intellectually independent and highly motivated. The teaching load is two courses per semester plus individualized tutorials. Teaching duties in psychology also include: supervising independent study projects and serving on committees for researchbased senior theses. New College is committed to excellence in teaching and research and encourages collaborative student-faculty scholarship. Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to quality, innovative undergraduate liberal arts teaching and an active research program. We welcome applicants in all areas of social psychology but are especially interested in applicants with a focus on cultural psychology, environmental psychology, or social cognition. Salary is competitive. Deadline: We will begin reviewing files December 5, 2011. Send curriculum vitae, a brief cover letter that includes a description of teaching philosophy and research interests, and three letters of recommendation to: Gordon B. Bauer, Psychology Search Committee, New College of Florida, 5800 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243-2197. According to Florida law, application and meetings regarding applications are open to the public upon request. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the selection process must notify the chair of the committee five days in advance. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged. New College is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution. BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE AND EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOG: The Department of Psychology at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for two tenure track positions beginning August 2012. We anticipate hiring at the assistant professor level, although outstanding candidates of higher rank will also be considered. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a productive, externally funded research programs and to contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching. All applicants must have a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, or a related area at the time of appointment, and postdoctoral experience is desirable. The application deadline for both positions is November 30, 2011. 1) Behavioral Neuroscience (Position #991946): We welcome applications from researchers in any area of behavioral neuroscience. The successful candidate will be expected to strengthen collaborative research efforts within the interdisciplinary neuroscience program that includes the Center for Complex Systems & Brain Sciences, the Program in Integrative Biology, the College of Biomedical Sciences, and the Max Planck Florida Institute and Scripps Florida Institute both located on FAU’s Jupiter campus. 2) Experimental Psychology (Area Open) (Position #991847): We welcome applications from researchers who apply advanced quantitative methodologies to the analysis of data from any of the following areas of research: behavioral neuroscience, cognitive science, developmental psychology, evolutionary psychology, and Social Psychology. The successful candidate will be expected to have an active research program and to teach graduate-level courses in advanced quantitative methods, in addition to courses in the candidate’s area of research interest. Submit curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and reprints to https://jobs.fau.edu, searching by position number, and have three recommendation letters sent to: Faculty Search, FAU Psychology Department, Boca Raton, FL 33431. A background check is required for candidates selected for these positions. FAU is an Equal Opportunity/ Equal Access Institution. ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Miami is seeking to fill a tenure-track faculty position in neuroscience, starting in August 2012. It is anticipated that this position will be filled at the assistant or beginning associate professor level. This search is emphasizing research interests in human cognitive neuroscience (e.g., using functional MRI). Individuals with clinical or nonclinical interests in neuroscience (cognitive or behavioral) are encouraged to ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY CLINICAL OR COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGIST The University of West Florida School of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences (SPBS) invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2012. The position includes professorial duties within the School and in the area of clinical/counseling psychology with the capability to teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses, and conduct research in areas of one’s own interest. Specifically, we are seeking an individual who brings energy and enthusiasm to the following duties: 1) teaching and supervising undergraduate and graduate (MA) students in the clinical/counseling domain, 2) establishing an active program of applied research that emphasizes student involvement, 3) supervising internships and theses, and 4) participating in professional and community service activities. Area of specialty is open but the ability to teach courses in introductory psychology, adolescence, learning and behavior modification, multicultural counseling, or vocational/educational assessment is preferred. A doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited program and regionally accredited university is required. Licensed or license eligibility in Florida is required. The university is located on a 1600-acre campus that is designated in part as a nature preserve, and has a student population of approximately 12,000, representing 49 states, 79 countries, and 24% ethnic minorities. For additional information on the department and university, please refer to our website (http://uwf.edu/spbs/). Located near the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches in Pensacola, we enjoy a temperate climate, low cost of living, and a relaxed pace of life. For the complete announcement and position description, including qualifications and experience, please see our website: https://jobs.uwf.edu. Interested applicants must apply online at https://jobs.uwf.edu. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should be prepared to attach Curriculum Vitae, Letter of Application/Interest, three professional references with contact information to the online application. This position requires a criminal background screening. UWF is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action Employer. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to respond is requested to advise UWF by contacting the UWF ADA Office at 1-850-473-7469 (voice) or 1-850-857-6114 (TTY). APA Issu Due Size Cos FLORIDA ASSISTANT PROFESSOR—FALL 2012: The Department of Psychology is seeking a faculty member to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in developmental psychology, research design, and statistics in Apply online at https://jobs.uwf.edu. 95 NOVEMBER 2011 • MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY http://www.PsycCareers.com https://jobs.fau.edu https://www.surveyconsole.com/t/ABp77ZDIRr https://www.surveyconsole.com/t/ABp77ZDIRr https://jobs.uwf.edu http://uwf.edu/spbs/ https://jobs.uwf.edu https://jobs.uwf.edu

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

Monitor on Psychology - November 2011