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PsycCareers.com CAREER OPPORTUNITIES on the SMU Department of Psychology can be found at http://www. smu.edu/psychology/. Applications should be submitted electronically (pdf format) and must include a statement of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, representative publications or preprints, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Three letters of reference are also required. To ensure full consideration, be received by November 1, 2011, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the positions are filled. Applications for the clinical position should be sent to: Robert Hampson, Ph.D., Clinical Faculty Search Committee Chair at rhampson@smu.edu. Applicants for the social position should be sent to George Holden, Ph.D., Social Faculty Search Committee Chair, at gholden@smu.edu. SMU will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status. SMU is also committed to the principle of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE FESSOR LOGY—BAYLOR CLINICAL UNIVERSITY: The APA-accredited and nationally ranked doctoral program in clinical psychology at Baylor University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor appointment. The area of specialization is open. We are seeking to hire a license-eligible clinical psychologist committed to excellence in teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels and who has the potential to develop a successful program of clinical research. Persons with a Ph.D. in other areas of professional psychology with strong clinical training are also encouraged to apply. The clinical program is located within the department of psychology and neuroscience and we currently have active research programs in the areas of child and adolescent therapy, gender issues, substance abuse, marital and family therapy, neuropsychology, and behavioral medicine. Detailed information about the clinical psychology program can be found at: www.baylor.edu/psychologyneuro science clude: A Ph.D. or Psy.D. degree from an APA-accredited program in professional psychology, completion of an APA-accredited internship, and license-eligible. Review of applications will begin November 10, 2011 and will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by November 1, 2011. To apply, send or e-mail letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, reprints, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Gary Elkins, Chair of Clinical Search, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, One Bear Place 97334, link). Minimum qualifications program in- (follow graduate PSYCHOPRO-the application must Waco, TX 76798. E-mail inquiries to: Gary_Elkins@baylor.edu. Baylor University is a moderate size university (14,000 students) and Waco is a temperate, low-cost metropolitan area of 200,000+ people with a large VA medical center. Baylor, the world’s largest Baptist university, holds a Carnegie classification as a “high-research” institution. Baylor’s mission is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. Baylor is actively recruiting new faculty with a strong commitment to the classroom and an equally strong commitment to discovering knowledge as Baylor aspires to become a top-tier research university while reaffirming and deepening its distinctive Christian mission as described in Baylor 2012 (http://www. baylor.edu/vision/). Baylor is a Baptist University affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN PSYCHOLOGY: Southwestern University invites applications for a tenuretrack position in psychology at the assistant professor level to begin fall 2012. Candidates in any area of psychology are encouraged to apply, although preference will be given to candidates whose area of specialization would broaden our current offerings. Desired areas include, but are not limited to, industrial/organizational, human factors, human computer interaction, cognitive neuroscience, health psychology, lifespan development, and applied social psychology. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in their discipline with demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an active program of scholarship which would afford undergraduate students opportunities to participate in basic or applied research and service learning experiences (e.g., internships). Teaching expectations will include introductory psychology, research methods, and courses in the area of specialization. The department currently has five members in the areas of behavioral neuroscience, clinical, comparative, developmental, and social psychology and offers both the B.A. and B.S. degrees. We are especially interested in candidates committed to advancing diversity in academia. Southwestern University is a selective, undergraduate institution committed to a broadbased liberal arts, sciences, and fine arts education. Southwestern currently enrolls approximately 1,250 students and maintains a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. In addition to a number of other national organizations, Southwestern University is a member of two consortia of liberal arts colleges, the Associated Colleges of the South and the Annapo- OCTOBER 2011 • MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY new academia. For information concerning the University, visit our website at www.southwestern.edu. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 15, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a cover letter describing their teaching and research interests, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., syllabi, teaching evaluations) and scholarly excellence (reprints/ preprints) to the address listed below or to: lambs@southwestern.edu. Susan Lamb, Olin Building Faculty Secretary, Assistant Professor in Psychology Search, Southwestern University, P.O. Box 770, Georgetown, TX 78627-0770. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of the university’s background check policy process. Southwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F. ASSOCIATE OR FULL PROFESSOR IN PSYCHOLOGY: The Department of Psychology at Texas Christian University invites applications for a tenure-track position in experimental psychology (area open), at the level of associate or full professor, beginning in August 2012. The ideal candidate will have a well-established research program, a record of success in obtaining extramural funding, and a strong commitment to teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to sustain a strong research program, supervise graduate and undergraduate student research, and teach students at all levels in their area of specialization (e.g. cognitive psychology; human learning; developmental psychology; social psychology, etc.). The Department of Psychology at TCU (www.psy.tcu. edu) consists of 14 faculty members who oversee a Ph.D. program in experimental psychology and under- lis Group. located in Georgetown, TX, 28 miles north of downtown Austin, Southwestern is affiliated with The United Methodist Church. Southwestern University is committed to fostering a diverse educational environment and encourages applications from members of groups traditionally under-represented in graduate majors in psychology, neuroscience, and child development. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with internationally recognized research institutes (Institute of Behavioral Research; Institute of Child Development) that are connected to the Department of Psychology. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must apply online at: https://tcu.igreentree. com\CSSfaculty. Attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, representative publications and have three letters of recommendation e-mailed to: Jacqulyn Curry at: j.curry@tcu.edu. TCU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR NEUROSCIENCE—TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY: The Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level to start fall 2012. Candidates will be expected to carry on a vigorous program of grant-supported and training associated with Texas A&M University’s new Institute for Neuroscience. The search committee will begin reviewing applicants November 15, 2011, and will continue to review new applications until the position is filled. More information about the behavioral and cellular neuroscience program in psychology can be found at http://bcn.tamu.edu and http:// psychology.tamu.edu. Information about the Institute for Neuroscience can be found at http://tamin. tamu.edu. Applicants should send a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, statement on research and teaching, sample research publications, and three letters of recommendation to: BCN Search Committee, EARLY CAREER PSYCHOLOGIS TS Self-care is an ethical imperative for ECPs Too few early career psychologists recognize the stress they are under and the need to make self-care a priority, said speakers at APA’s 2011 Annual Convention. Here’s some advice on how to establish a self-care lifestyle.—Page 12 115 ly participate in graduate training in neuroscience, and teach at the graduate and undergraduate level. A Ph.D. and postdoctoral training in behavioral neuroscience or a related field is required. Area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to applicants with expertise in molecular/cellular techniques who will strengthen interdisciplinary/translational research research, active http://www.PsycCareers.com http://www.smu.edu/psychology/ http://www.smu.edu/psychology/ http://www.southwestern.edu https://www.tcu.igreentree http://www.baylor.edu/vision/ http://www.baylor.edu/vision/ http://bcn.tamu.edu http://psychology.tamu.edu http://psychology.tamu.edu http://tamin.tamu.edu http://tamin.tamu.edu http://www.psy.tcu.edu http://www.psy.tcu.edu http://www.baylor.edu/psychologyneuroscience http://www.baylor.edu/psychologyneuroscience

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

Monitor on Psychology - October 2011
President’s Column
Subtle and stunning slights
Contents
From the CEO
Live science on the showroom floor
Zimbardo re-examines his landmark study
Ready, set, mentor
Attention students and ECPs: Self-care is an ‘ethical imperative’
Suicide risk is high among war veterans in college, study finds
Psychotherapy is effective and here’s why
From toilet to tap: getting people to drink recycled water
What’s ahead for psychology practice?
A push for more accountability is changing the accreditation process
Peer, parental support prove key to fighting childhood obesity
Popular media’s message to girls
Bullying may contribute to lower test scores
A consequence of cuckoldry: More (and better) sex?
Manatees’ exquisite sense of touch may lead them into dangerous waters
Building a better tomato
How will China’s only children care for their aging parents?
‘Spice’ and ‘K2’: New drugs of abuse now on the market
Many suspects don’t understand their right to remain silent
In Brief
Boosting minority achievement
Where’s the progress?
And social justice for all
Helping new Americans find their way
Segregation’s ongoing legacy
A new way to combat prejudice
Retraining the biased brain
Suppressing the ‘white bears’
How to eat better — mindlessly
Protect your aging brain
Must babies always breed marital discontent?
Outing addiction
Flourish 2051
The danger of stimulants
Keys to making integrated care work
Is technology ruining our kids?
Facebook: Friend or foe?
The promise of Web 3.0
NIMH invests in IT enhanced interventions
Science Directions
Science Directions
PsycAdvocates work to safeguard key programs
The psychology of spending cuts
APA’s strategic plan goes live
Visionary leaders
Bravo!
Vote on bylaws amendments

Monitor on Psychology - October 2011