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Career OPPORTUNITIES professor positions in clinical psychology, beginning August 2012, and contingent upon funding. Qualifications: Applicants must possess a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and show potential for a productive research program. Candidates must hold a doctorate in psychology from an APA-accredited program and be license-eligible in the State of Maryland. The successful candidates primarily will be responsible for teaching courses in the clinical area, such as abnormal psychology, tests and measurements, and systems of psychotherapy, and, less frequently, other undergraduate courses such as introduction to psychology, research methods and behavioral statistics. Faculty also will have opportunities for developing specialty courses in their area of expertise and for teaching at the graduate level. Areas of research interests are open, but research in the areas of forensics, neuropsychology, and developmental psychopathology is desirable. Student advising and participation in department, college, and university committees are also expected. Application process: Review of ap plications will begin on October 1, 2011; the search will continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should send a letter of application, a philosophy of teaching and research, curriculum vitae, sample publications, official graduate transcripts, any evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Jonathan Mattanah, Clinical Psychology Search CoChair, Department of Psychology, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252. Towson University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. This position is contingent on the availability of funds at the time of hire. Upon submitting your curriculum vitae to indicate you are an applicant for this position, be sure to visit http://www. towson.edu/odeo/applicantdata.asp to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form. The information you provide will inform the university’s affirmative action plan and is for statistical purposes only and shall not be used to illegally discriminate for or against anyone. VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY: Two-year visiting position in Psychology at St. Mary’s College of Maryland (a public liberal arts honors college) available beginning fall 2011 contingent on funding. Area of specialization is open, with preference for a cognitive psychologist. Ph.D. preferred, ABD acceptable. Interest and ability to teach introduction to psychology and psychological statistics preferred. The department consists of 14 faculty members and the psychology major is among the strongest and largest at the college. We seek candidates with a commitment to excellence in teaching. Review of appli cations will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a cover letter describing their teaching interests, teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and at least three letters of recommendation to: Aileen Bailey, Ph.D., Psychology Chair, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 18952 E. Fisher Rd., St. Mary’s City, MD 206863001. Send e-mail inquiries to: ambailey@smcm.edu. St. Mary’s College of Maryland (www.smcm. edu) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR PSYCHOLOGY: The Department of Psychology at Salisbury University is accepting applications for a tenuretrack position of assistant professor for fall 2012 to each a 3:3 load of four-credit undergraduate courses in child clinical, child developmental, general psychology, and statistics/ research methods. A Ph.D. in child clinical/counseling or child developmental psychology is required. Re view of applications will begin im mediately. Application deadline is October 15, 2011. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the U.S. and is expected to begin August 2012. Applications will be accepted via Two Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professors DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH GLOBAL MENTAL HEALTH /SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS The Department of Mental Health of the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health is searching for individuals for two tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. The Department consists of 18 full-time faculty from diverse disciplines and about 75 research fellows and students. Our mission is to advance understanding of the occurrence, causes, and consequences of alcohol, drug, and mental disorders, in order to improve health in the general population, and to prevent and control these disorders and their consequences for functioning, disability, and health. Department faculty conduct a range of research in a multi-disciplinary environment, collaborating with other departments in the Bloomberg School, with the Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the School of Medicine, and with a number of local, state, and international agencies. Global Mental Health The Department seeks an individual with experience and dedication to the field of global mental health, with a focus on low- and middleincome countries. Areas of interest include child mental health, services and systems research, substance abuse and addictions, the interplay between mental and physical health, and methodological approaches to working in cross-cultural and challenging contexts. The recruit will have the potential to collaborate with researchers in the School of Public Health, including faculty in the Applied Mental Health Research Group (http://www.jhsph.edu/refugee/response_service/ AMHR/). Applicants should have an M.D. degree or a doctoral degree in epidemiology, psychology, sociology, social work, or a related discipline. Substance Use Disorders The Department seeks an individual with experience and dedication to the public health approach to addictions and substance use disorders.The recruit will have the potential to collaborate with a range of researchers in the School of Public Health and the School of Medicine. Preference will be given to candidates with substance abuse services research, epidemiology, and/or prevention expertise. An international orientation or experience is also an advantage. Applicants should have the M.D. degree or a doctoral degree in public health psychology, sociology, social work, or a related discipline. Faculty are expected to teach and to develop externally-funded research. Successful candidates will have a strong publication record or an exceptional potential to publish. Application reviews begin in the fall of 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should send a letter describing research and teaching interests, names and addresses of potential references, and a Curriculum Vita, to: William W. Eaton, Ph.D., Professor and Chair Department of Mental Health, Bloomberg School of Public Health 624 North Broadway, Suite 850, Baltimore, MD 21205 weaton@jhsph.edu The Johns Hopkins University actively encourages interest from women and minorities and is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. PsycCareers.com FELLOWSHIPS POSTDOCTORAL Sheppard Pratt Health System is one of the nation’s largest private, non-profit behavioral health organizations treating 40,000 children, teens, adults and geriatrics annually in dozens of schools, hospitals and outpatient centers throughout Maryland and DC. Our executives and administrators work together to form one of the strongest JCAHO-driven continuums in the Mid-Atlantic. Ranked among the Top Psychiatric Hospitals by U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT, we invite you join us in our: Center for Eating Disorders Begins Fall 2011. Two openings. Our Center for Eating Disorders provides an elegantly-appointed setting for patients and families who need nutritional guidance and counseling. Clinical responsibilities will include provision of inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient individual and group psychotherapy as well as psychological assessment. Other opportunities may include supervision of psychology graduate students, family therapy, program development, and participation in research. Previous experience with eating disorders preferred though intensive training is provided. Competency in CBT required. TO APPLY: Send CV, three letters of recommendation, and cover letter to Dr. Irene Rovira, 6535 North Charles St., Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21204. SPHS is an ethnically and culturally diverse workplace, and smoke-free. www.sheppardpratt.org 114 MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY • SEPTEMBER 2011 http://www.towson.edu/odeo/applicantdata.asp http://www.towson.edu/odeo/applicantdata.asp http://www.smcm.edu http://www.smcm.edu http://www.PsycCareers.com http://www.jhsph.edu/refugee/response_service/AMHR/ http://www.jhsph.edu/refugee/response_service/AMHR/ http://www.sheppardpratt.org http://www.sheppardpratt.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Monitor on Psychology - September 2011

Monitor on Psychology - September 2011
Letters
President’s Column
Contents
From the CEO
Supreme Court hears psychologists on prison and video game cases
Antipsychotics are overprescribed in nursing homes
New MCAT likely to recognize the mind-body connection
A $2 million boost for military and families
In Brief
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS UPDATE
On Your Behalf
Judicial Notebook
Random Sample
TIME CAPSULE
QUESTIONNAIRE
Speaking of Education
SCIENCE WATCH
An uncertain future for American workers
Advocating for psychotherapy
PRACTICE PROFILE
ETHICALLY SPEAKING
Seared in our memories
Helping kids cope in an uncertain world
APA and Nickelodeon team up
Muslims in America, post 9/11
Bin Laden’s death
‘They expect us to be there’
Answering the call of public policy
Candidates answer final questions
APA News
Division Spotlight
New leaders
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION
Disaster relief training
Honoring teaching excellence
Personalities

Monitor on Psychology - September 2011