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posting for instructions for mailing
the required supplemental materials
(three current letters of recommendation,
samples of scholarly work,
and teaching evaluations). Cal Poly
is strongly committed to achieving
excellence through cultural diversity
and encourages applications of all
qualified individuals. An Equal Opportunity
Employer.
dures: For full consideration send
a signed letter of application, curriculum
vitae, statement of teaching
interests/philosophy and research
plans, available evidence of teaching
effectiveness or evaluations,
and at least three original letters of
reference with contact information
by October 14, 2011 to: Dr. Ron
Rogers, Chair, Department of Psychology,
San José State University,
One Washington Square, San José,
CA 95192-0120. SJSU is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer committed to the core values
of inclusion, civility, and respect
for each individual.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR—JOB
OPENING ID (JOID) 14142: The
Department of Psychology at San
José State University announces an
assistant professor position in clinical
psychology with a specialization
in child or geropsychology to
begin in August 2012. Applicants
must have been awarded a Ph.D. in
clinical psychology by August 2012,
trained as a clinical scientist or scientist-practitioner,
and should be
either a licensed psychologist or license-eligible
in California. Include
Job opening ID (JOID) on all correspondence.
Application
proce-
SOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR OF
PSYCHOLOGY: The University of
La Verne’s Department of Psychology
invites applications for two fulltime,
10 month, tenure-track faculty
positions. Both positions will begin
with the 2012/2013 academic year.
#3115 is at the associate/full professor
level and program chair of
the master’s counseling programs.
Candidates with any areas of clinical
or counseling expertise will be
considered. #3116 is at the assistant
professor level in clinical psychology.
Candidates of any areas
of clinical expertise will be considered.
#3115–associate/full professor
of psychology and program
chair of the master’s counseling
programs: The master’s counseling
programs in the psychology department
at the University of La Verne
have a 35-year history, strong network
of alumni, and are well known
and regarded in the Southern California
area. Currently, there are over
100 active students from very diverse
populations, mostly completing
a degree in marriage and family
therapy (MFT). The program is also
a degree in college counseling and
student services. The responsibilities
include: Overall management
and implementation of the academic
and administrative aspects of the
counseling programs on a year-
ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR/AS-
will be knowledgeable about family
systems and recovery models; infuse
multicultural issues within the curriculum;
possess relevant experience
within a liberal arts institution; possess
teaching and clinical training
experience with multicultural and
diverse populations; and have excellent
organizational skills. #3116–
assistant professor,
teaching six courses a year (equivalent
to no less than 18 semester hours)
of which at least 50 percent will be in
the APA-accredited clinical psychology
program. Applicants are also expected
to maintain an independent
research program and to advise and
mentor undergraduate
chology: Responsibilities
ate students. Position #3116 qualifications
include: a Ph.D. in clinical
psychology from an APA-accredited
doctoral program; completion of
an APA-accredited internship; licensure
in California or the ability to be
licensed within three years of initial
employment; record of excellence or
potential in teaching; a demonstrated
history of scholarly research and the
potential to continue such work; and a
commitment to quality teaching and
scholarship in a comprehensive liberal
arts university with a commitment
to multiculturalism and a very diverse
student body. The hiring range
for both positions is dependent upon
qualifications and departmental equity.
Benefits of employment include
a comprehensive health and welfare
plan, tuition remission program
for employee, spouse and dependent
children, and a generous 10% contribution
to the university’s 403-B
retirement plan. Review of applicants
for both positions will begin
November 1, 2011 and will continue
until position is filled. To apply,
send a cover letter of interest describing
your teaching philosophy and research
experience, curriculum vitae,
representative publications, evidence
of teaching effectiveness (including
several recent course evaluations
and course syllabi), and letters from
three professional references in Word
or PDF format to: jobs@laverne.
edu, or mail to Human Resources,
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and gradu-
clinical psyinclude:
round basis; work closely with the
department chair on most aspects
of the programs; teach four courses
a year (equivalent of two-thirds of a
normal annual load of no less than 18
semester hours) all within the master’s
programs; provide leadership
in possible development of a clinical
or counseling psychology program.
Applicants are also expected
to maintain an independent research
program and advise and mentor master’s
students. Position #3115 qualifications
include: a Ph.D. in clinical
or counseling psychology from an
APA-accredited doctoral program;
completion of an APA-accredited internship;
licensure as a MFT, counseling,
or clinical psychologist, or be
immediately license-eligible in California;
have a record of excellence
in teaching, program administration,
interpersonal management skills, and
scholarly/professional
development. The ideal
research and
candidate
University of La Verne, 1950 Third
Street, La Verne, CA 91750. Reference
positions #3115 or #3116. The
University of La Verne is a comprehensive
private university founded in
1891 and located in the foothills of
the San Gabriel Mountains about 35
miles east of Los Angeles. The university
is designated as a Hispanic
Serving Institution. The psychology
department, with a current faculty
of 12, is committed to teaching and
scholarly excellence, values the community
psychology perspective, fosters
a collegial learning community
for students and faculty, and actively
strives to incorporate cultural diversity
and multiculturalism into their
work. Members from underrepresented
groups are encouraged to apply.
Learn more about the university
at: http://laverne.edu/. The Psychology
Department includes an APA-accredited
clinical psychology Psy.D.
program, a M.S. in marriage & family
therapy program, and an undergraduate
psychology program.
PSYCHOLOGIST: Immediate position
for licensed psychologist experienced
in testing for learning disability
and psychotherapists to join
our busy practice. Send resume:
info@lagunabehavioral.com.
PSY.D. CORE FACULTY: The College
of Graduate and Professional
Studies at John F. Kennedy University
(JFKU) invites applications
for a full-time core faculty member
in its APA-accredited doctoral program
(Psy.D.) in clinical psychology.
Faculty members report directly
to the Psy.D. program chair. Refer
to:
Emp loyme n t- a t- J FKU/ J o b -
Opportunities/Core-Faculty-PsyDProgram.html
for additional details.
CLINICAL
ATASCADERO STATE HOSPITAL:
Psychologist positions are available
in the California Department of
Mental Health at Atascadero State
Hospital. Located on California’s
Central Coast, midway
San Francisco and Los Angeles,
Atascadero State Hospital is working
to transition to a recovery model
of care and increasing our staffing
quite significantly. We welcome
applications from internship or postdoctoral
trainees as well as from
any psychologists who are considering
relocation. Atascadero State
Hospital (ASH) is a maximumsecurity,
JCAHO-accredited forensic
facility designed for the care and
treatment of mentally ill men either
charged with crimes or previously
convicted of crimes. Mentally
ill men are legally committed to the
hospital as incompetent to stand trial,
mentally disordered offenders,
mentally ill prisoners, or a sexually
violent predators. Treatment is
geared towards treatment goals inherent
in these commitments and
based on the wellness and recovery
model. Atascadero State Hospital
employs over 1,800 people and
has 1,250-beds. Clinical psychol-
between
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ogists at the hospital provide the
following duties: psychological assessment,
psychological treatment,
treatment planning, forensic reviews
and evaluations, and behavioral interventions.
Clinical psychologists
are part of a multidisciplinary treatment
team, including psychiatry, social
work, rehabilitation therapists,
dieticians, pharmacists, registered
nurses, and psychiatric technicians.
Salaries for licensed psychologists
range from $96,000 to $102,000 per
year, and for unlicensed psychologists
salaries range from $81,000 to
$84,000 per year. We offer excellent
opportunities and benefits including
health, vision, dental, paid vacations
and holidays, continuing education
units, life insurance, retirement,
investment options, an on-site
child care center, and a free 24-hour
employee fitness center. Required
qualifications include: a doctorate
degree from an accredited program
in psychology, but a candidate does
not need to be licensed. If hired,
you must obtain California licensure
as a psychologist within three
years. The hospital provides individual
and group supervision while you
are preparing for licensing exams.
To practice as a psychologist in the
hospital requires ultimately becoming
a member of the medical staff.
To begin the application process
submit a curriculum vitae to: Robin
Hallett, at
ca.gov; it will be forwarded to the
Credentials Committee for review.
We shall contact you once your curriculum
vitae has been reviewed. If
you have questions regarding this
process, contact: Diane Imrem,
Psy.D., chief of psychology, at (805)
468-2854, or by e-mail at diane.
imrem@ash.dmh.ca.gov. Atascadero
State Hospital is located in San Luis
Obispo County, which encompasses
100 miles of pristine coastline, a
rapidly growing wine industry, agricultural
lands, ranches, and a carefully
preserved rural quality. San
Luis Obispo County contains pleasant
small communities with excellent
schools, California Polytechnic
University in San Luis Obispo,
Cuesta Community College, and access
to land and air transportation.
The seaside communities of Pismo
Beach, Morro Bay, Cayucos, and
Cambria offer ocean breezes, beautiful
beaches, fine dining and entertainment.
San Simeon and Hearst
Castle are less than an hour’s drive
to the north along California’s spectacular
coastline winding its way
north to Big Sur. Within a two-hour
drive to the north are Pebble Beach,
Carmel by the Sea, and the world
famous Cannery Row on the Monterey
Peninsula. Two hours to the
south is Santa Barbara, its famous
beaches, the Santa Barbara Zoo, and
many historical landmarks.
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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
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