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PsycCareers.com CAREER OPPORTUNITIES graduate 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 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, Department of Psychology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-4235. For additional details, contact the Committee Chair, Mary Meagher (m-meagher@tamu.edu). Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a policy of being responsive to the needs of dual-career couples. TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY–SAN MARCOS DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY—TWO ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITIONS: Qualifications required: Ph.D. in psychology by time of appointment. Preferred for both positions: 1) Research focus on basic, clinical, or behavioral issues related to minority health conditions, including research on diagnosis, prevention, treatment, or program evaluation, 2) collegiate teaching experience with strong student evaluations, 3) active research program, 4) current or prior grant activity. For position number two, additional preference will be given to candidates with the ability to teach courses in I/O Psychology to meet our undergraduate curriculum needs. Responsibilities for both positions include: 1) teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the health psychology M.A. program, 2) developing and maintaining an active research program, involving undergraduate and graduate students, 3) directing health psychology M.A. theses, 4) seeking/ obtaining external funding, and 5) participating in appropriate departmental service. Application procedures: To apply send a statement of teaching/research interests, copies of representative published work (if available), evidence of teaching effectiveness, a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and copies of transcripts from all degree granting to: Maria Czyzewska, Search Committee Chair, Department of Psychology, Texas State University– San Marcos, 601 University Dr., San Marcos, TX 78666. To ensure full consideration all materials must arrive by December 1, 2011. Texas State University–San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the university’s faculty. Texas State University-San Marcos will not discriminate against any person (or exclude any person from participating in or receiving the benefits of any of its activities or programs) on any basis prohibited by law, including race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex or disability, or on the basis of sexual orientation. Texas State University-San Marcos is a member of The Texas State University System. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN PSYCHOLOGY— SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY: invites applications for a tenure-track 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 Annapolis 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 underrepresented in 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, 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. L EC TU R ER/D EPA R T M EN TA L ADVISOR—BAYLOR UNIVERSITY: The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Baylor University invites applications for lecturer/advisor position effective fall 2012. This is a renewing non-tenure track position. The position includes: teaching and programming/ advising. The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree in psychology and be able to teach introductory courses in general psychology, lifespan development, and/or abnormal psychology. Although not required, previous experience in academic advising is advantageous. The department offers undergraduate degrees in psychology and neuroscience and serves over 800 undergraduate majors, and offers doctoral degrees in both clinical and experimental psychology. Review of applications will begin November 7, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by November 1, 2011. Additional information about the department can be found at www.baylor.edu/psychologyneuro science. To apply, send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, representative reprints, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Charles Weaver, Search Committee Chair, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, One Bear Place 97334, Waco, TX 76798. E-mail inquiries to: Charles_Weaver@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. 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 new 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—BAYLOR UNIVERSITY: The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Baylor University invites applications for a tenure track position at the assistant professor level effective fall 2012. The ideal candidate will have strong quantitative expertise and be able to maintain an independent program of research. Although area of specialization is open, we are interested in applicants who can contribute to one of the tracks in our Psychology Ph.D. program (social, general experimental, and behavioral neuroscience). The position entails teaching statistics at the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as contributing in the respective area of focus. A commitment to excellence in teaching as well as the potential to attract external funding is essential. More detailed information about the department and Ph.D. program can be found at www. baylor.edu/psychologyneuroscience Postdoctoral Fellowships 2012-2013 Academic Year The Center for Pediatric Psychiatry at Children’s Medical Center Dallas invites applicants for Children’s Medical Center Dallas invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships in Clinical Child Psychology beginning September 2012. Positions will be available in the concentration areas of: •Outpatient Clinical Child Psychology/Autism Spectrum Disorders •Eating Disorders, and •Pediatric Health Psychology Applicants must have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA-accredited graduate program and have completed an APA-accredited internship, with the degree conferred by August 2012. Minority and bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. For details about these training positions, please visit www.childrens.com. Please email a letter of interest, CV, and 3 letters of reference by January 15, 2012 to Sunita Stewart, Ph.D. at sunita.stewart@ utsouthwestern.edu. Applicants must indicate only one area of interest from the three described above. For more information about our program, visit childrens.com/psychiatry. 115 NOVEMBER 2011 • MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY http://www.PsycCareers.com http://www.baylor.edu/vision/ http://www.baylor.edu/vision/ http://bcn.tamu.edu http://psychology.tamu.edu http://bcn.tamu.edu http://tamin.tamu.edu http://tamin.tamu.edu http://www.baylor.edu/psychologyneuroscience http://www.baylor.edu/psychologyneuroscience http://www.childrens.com/psychiatry http://www.baylor.edu/psychologyneuroscience http://www.baylor.edu/psychologyneuroscience http://www.childrens.com http://www.southwestern.edu http://www.childrens.com/psychiatry

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