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Duties include: teaching, advising, supervising, and participating as a core member of the GSPP faculty. Preferred start date is September 2012. We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates a commitment supervision, and professional/scholarly contribution. Applicants with expertise in multicultural issues, psychotherapy training, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and/or health psychology are preferred. All applicants must have an earned doctorate in clinical psychology or a related field and be licensed or license-eligible in Colorado. Applicants must also have the ability to mentor and supervise graduate students in their clinical and scholarly work. Experience working with underserved populations and/or bilingual skills is desired. Direct questions to: Shelly Smith-Acuna, Ph.D., Associate Dean ssmithac@du.edu. Position will remain open until filled. To be considered for the position, you must submit your application, curriculum vitae, list of references, and cover letter online. Apply at https://www. dujobs.org. The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans. DU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. See our extensive benefit package at www.du.edu/hr/benefits. Position is subject to budget availability. JOIN A PRIVATE PRACTICE IN BEAUTIFUL FORT COLLINS: Neurodevelopment Center full-time position in private practice. Neuropsychology and school experience helpful. Professional excellence and high quality of life. Contact: admin@neuro-development.com. CONNECTICUT PSYCHOLOGIST: The Department of Veterans Affairs VA Connecticut Healthcare System, in collaboration with Psychiatry Department at the Yale University School of Medicine, is seeking candidates for a full-time position as a psychologist, also at the rank of assistant or associate professor. 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Submit applications by May 31, 2012, to: Emily I. Wayne-Lane, Human Resources Specialist, Bldg. 4, Room 116 VA Connecticut Healthcare System/ HRM(05) 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516. Phone: (203) 932-5711, ext. 7152. Fax: (203) 937-4718 or (203) 937-4740. If you would like to apply directly to this announcement, this position will also be advertised through http://www.usajobs.gov/, April 15 until May 31, 2012. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. VA Connecticut Healthcare System and Yale University are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative starting an educator, consul- tional rehabilitation and supportive employment efforts. The successful candidate will be expected to obtain or have research grant funding, conduct independent research, properly manage and administer Action Employers. Yale University values diversity in its faculty, students and staff. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SEEKING CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS IN WASHINGTON, DC: Are you looking for something new? 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Contact: E-mail or fax your curriculum vitae to: Rebecca Shipp, Saint Vincent Health System at rshipp@svhs.org, or fax to (814) 455-1524. GIST: Seeking a child clinical psychologist to work part-time in a private practice of psychologists and social workers. Position involves providing psychological/educational testing and therapy to children primarily, but also may include working with adolescents and adults. Position available July 2012. Contact: Dr. Kathleen Dobek at: kadobek@verizon.net. DELAWARE CHILD CLINICAL PSYCHOLO- CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST: Seeking an experienced clinical psychologist to join a well-established private practice group of psychologists and social workers in a small university town. Full-time position working primarily with adults, adolescents, and children in individual, couples, or family therapy. Relaxed working environment. Contact: Dr. Kathleen Dobek, Psy.D., at: kadobek@verizon.net. FLORIDA PSYCHOLOGY OPENING ON GULF COAST OF FLORIDA: Carter Psychology Center, a busy, wellestablished small group practice on the beautiful Gulf Coast of Florida seeks a hard-working, selfmotivated doctoral-level psycholo- MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY • MAY 2012 http://www.PsycCareers.com http://www.dujobs.org http://www.dujobs.org http://www.du.edu/hr/benefits http://snapl.stanford.edu http://paincenter.stanford.edu http://paincenter.stanford.edu http://www.usajobs.gov/

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Monitor on Psychology - May 2012

Monitor on Psychology - May 2012
Letters
President’s Column
Contents
From the CEO
Math + science + motherhood = a tough combination
The rights of indigenous people take center stage at AAAS meeting
Interdisciplinary programs that are leading the way
Good Governance Project moves into its next phase
APA publishes third edition of seminal ADHD book for kids
Government Relations Update
In Brief
Random Sample
Judicial Notebook
Psychology’s first forays into film
Time Capsule
Questionnaire
Presidential programming
Obesity researchers receive lifetime achievement awards
Top speakers for psychology’s top meeting
Science Watch
Homing in on sickle cell disease
Psychologist Profile
Alone in the ‘hole’
Public Interest
State Leadership Conference ‘12
Perspective on Practice
Education tops council’s agenda
Meet the candidates for APA’s 2014 president
Presidential election guidelines
Division Spotlight
American Psychological Foundation
Support for sexual miniorities
Personalities

Monitor on Psychology - May 2012