Monday, September 18, 2006

JOBS: Clinical Psychology, West Chester University

Tenure Track Position in Clinical Psychology

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University anticipates hiring a tenure-track, licensure-eligible faculty member in Clinical Psychology at the Assistant Professor level. The area of research specialization is open, but we prefer research interests related to one or more of the following: community psychology, health psychology, multicultural psychology, autism, or lifespan development. Candidates must be able to teach graduate courses in Clinical Psychology, with opportunities to teach undergraduate courses of interest. Candidates must establish and maintain an active program of research and involve graduate and undergraduate students in this research. Finalists will be selected after completion of on-campus interviews, during which each candidate will present a colloquium to demonstrate teaching and research excellence. We are especially interested in recruiting faculty from under-represented groups. The department of psychology is comprised of 20 faculty and serves over 570 undergraduate majors and 75 master's degree students. Additional information is available at http://www.wcupa.edu. Completion of the Ph.D. is required before the start of the Fall 2007 semester. Applicants should send a statement of teaching and research interests, a curriculum vitae, 3 letters of reference, and no more than 3 reprints or preprints. References with contact information will be required prior to interview. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2006, and continue until the position has been filled. Address applications to: Ed Pollak, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, Department of Psychology, West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19383. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU's educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer.

CONFERENCES: 20th Anniversary Cognitive Ageing Conference Down Under

[If you would like a flyer to distribute/post with this information, please contact Mary Luszcz at the address above for a copy]

In case you haven't heard, 2007 marks the "20th Anniversary Cognitive Ageing Conference Down Under".

To celebrate, the special anniversary conference will be held July 12 - 15 2007

Adelaide, South Australia with the theme:

"Connecting the Dots"

Hosted by Flinders University

For further info on registration, Invited Keynote Speakers, Accommodation, and so much more, visit:

www.cos.gatech.edu/cac/cac_du.htm

Venue: Stamford Grand Hotel, Glenelg Foreshore

The next regular, semi-annual Atlanta CAC conference will be held in Spring '08, but please join us in Adelaide for this special 20th anniversary event!

INFO: Nominations sought Registry of Innovative Practices in Workforce Development

I have received a request for nominations (http://www.annapoliscoalition.org/files/Innovation_Submission_Form_0806.doc) for the Registry of Innovative Practices in Workforce Development from Steve Bartels, MD. The Registry is managed by The Annapolis Coalition on the Behavioral Health Workforce (funded by SAMHSA). This initiative spans the treatment and prevention of mental health problems and mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and co-occurring mental and addictive disorders. The GOOD NEWS is that older adults were included as one of the areas of significant need for identifying successful models of workforce development.

Nomination forms, selection criteria, and additional information can be found at www.annapoliscoalition.org under the heading "Search for Innovative Practices." Deadline for submission of nominations is September 22, 2006.

Please take the time to nominate the geriatric workforce development efforts you are involved in and encourage others to do the same. We need to have a good showing for geropsychology at the much larger behavioral health workforce table - and this time we have even been invited to do so!

Deborah DiGilio, MPH Director, Office on Aging American Psychological Association 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 (202) 336-6135 (202) 336-6040 FAX DDiGilio@apa.org http://www.apa.org/pi/aging

Monday, September 11, 2006

JOBS: Univ. of Aberdeen, Research Fellow, Social Neuroscience of Aging

RESEARCH FELLOW: SOCIAL NEUROSCIENCE OF AGINGThe School of Psychology at the University of Aberdeen has been awarded a 5-year Research Council UK Fellowship, which will provide a strong career path for an outstanding researcher. The successful candidate will have a PhD and a strong research record. Candidates with expertise in techniques of either cognitive neuroscience, social cognition or aging research would be particularly welcome. The appointed fellow will develop an independent research programme in the social neuroscience of aging, with the possibility of utilising behavioural, electrophysiological and neuroimaging techniques, and access to a pool of healthy older volunteers as well as older adults suffering from dementia. The Fellowship is tenable for five years, and the successful candidate will initially concentrate on building a strong, independent research profile. The University will offer the successful candidate a substantive academic post at the end of the fellowship, subject to satisfactory progress. Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Louise Phillips, email louise.phillips@abdn.ac.uk , or Professor Neil Macrae, email c.n.macrae@abdn.ac.uk .

Formal applications and further information via http://www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs/display.php?recordid=YPS202R.

*************************** Dr Louise Phillips School of Psychology, Aberdeen University Aberdeen, AB24 2UB, Scotland, UK Phone: (0)1224 272229. Fax: (0)1224 273426 Email: louise.phillips@abdn.ac.uk Web: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~psy165/dept/

JOBS: Syracuse University

The Psychology Department of Syracuse University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the level of assistant professor in Cognitive Psychology. The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential to develop a research program in the study of emotion-cognition relations, memory, or high-level cognition (e.g., decision-making, categorization, expertise). Individuals with a research specialization that complements the training foci of the experimental psychology program (cognitive aging, cognitive psychology, research methods), and/or campus-wide interdisciplinary themes (e.g., cognitive neuroscience, cognitive science, health and behavior, disabilities) and that includes the use of electrophysiological methods are especially encouraged to apply. Responsibilities of the position include a commitment to pursuing excellence in teaching mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate level. Submit a letter of application (including statements of teaching and research interests), a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching effectiveness to the Chair of Experimental/Cognitive Search Committee; 430 Huntington Hall, Department of Psychology, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244-2340. Applications received by October 25 will receive full consideration, with subsequent applications considered until the position is filled. Syracuse University is an equal opportunity, affirmative-action employer. The Psychology Department is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and especially encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, and individuals with disabilities.

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--- William J. Hoyer, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology Syracuse University Syracuse, NY 13244-2340

Office phone: (315) 443-3663 Office Fax: (315) 443-4085

Thursday, September 07, 2006

JOBS: Midlife and aging, HDFS, Penn State

Dave Almeida has asked me to forward the attached job posting.

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies in the College of Health and Human Development at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a tenure or tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. A faculty colleague is sought whose research focuses on an area of midlife and aging. While substantive areas of research are open, faculty with an interest in health and well-being are encouraged to apply. This position involves development of a program of research, as well as undergraduate and graduate teaching.

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (http://www.hhdev.psu.edu/HDFS/) administers graduate, undergraduate research programs focused on individual development from infancy through old age, on family structure and dynamics, on the impact of social/cultural contexts on development and family functioning, and on the design and evaluation of intervention methods to promote development. The Department's multidisciplinary faculty includes expertise in developmental, clinical and health psychology, sociologydemography, education, anthropology, and methodology. An earned doctorate in the behavioral or social sciences and the promise of outstanding scholarly accomplishments are required.

Review of applications and nominations will begin as early as September 2006, and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae and supporting information (e.g., reprints, preprints, letters from three references) to: Dr. David Almeida, Adulthood and Aging Search Committee, 105 White Building, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

******************************************** Robert S. Stawski, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Fellow, Gerontology Center The Pennsylvania State University

135 E. Nittany Avenue, Suite 405 State College, PA 16801 Phone: (814) 865-7374 Fax: (814) 863-9423 Email: rss24@psu.edu ********************************************

INFO: Call for Nominations for the APA Committee on Psychology and AIDS (COPA)

Ad Hoc Committee on Psychology and AIDS

Call for Nominations

The American Psychological Association (APA) Ad Hoc Committee on Psychology and AIDS (COPA) is seeking nominations for one new member whose term will begin on January 1, 2007 and end on December 31, 2009. The mission of COPA, an ad hoc committee that reports to the Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest (BAPPI), is to guide the development and implementation of APA's organizational responses to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

COPA members are required to attend two, face-to-face meetings per year in Washington, DC, with expenses reimbursed by APA, and to participate in monthly conference calls. Between meetings, members are expected to devote a substantial portion of time to COPA projects, provide consultation to APA Office on AIDS staff, and participate in advocacy activities as needed. Each of the face-to-face meetings begins on a Friday morning at 8:30am and it ends on Sunday morning at noon. On average, in addition to the time associated with the one-hour monthly conference calls and the time associated with the two face-to-face meetings each year, members spend approximately two to four hours per month on COPA business.

Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in dealing with HIV/AIDS issues as a researcher, practitioner, educator, and/or policy advocate. COPA seeks to involve a diverse group of psychologists, including persons of color and individuals who are living with HIV. COPA is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the following areas: (1) HIV prevention and care for men who have sex with men; (2) integration of mental health and substance abuse services with other aspects of HIV/AIDS care; and (3) public policy pertaining to HIV/AIDS prevention and care.

Nomination materials should include a summary of the nominee's qualifications, a letter from the nominee indicating a willingness to serve on COPA, and a curriculum vita. Self-nominations are encouraged. Materials should be sent to Robert Beverly, Office on AIDS, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242. All material must by received by September 25, 2006.

John R. Anderson, Ph.D. Senior Director, Office on AIDS Staff Liaison for End-of-Life Issues American Psychological Association 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 Phone: 202-336-6051 FAX: 202-336-6198 Email: janderson@apa.org http://www.apa.org/pi/aids/ http://www.apa.org/pi/eol/

CE: Activity

The deadline for the Division's proposal to APA for a CE pre-conference workshop for next year is early November. I am soliciting ideas for workshops from our members; Div 12, section 2, who will be co-sponsoring with us, is doing so as well.

Any ideas you may have regarding a workshop that you or someone else might propose would be most welcome. APA is not likely to support workshops that are aimed at improving one's private practice per se- the workshop must be professional skill based. For example, this past year we presented a preconference workshop focusing on the efficacy of Interpersonal and Cognitive Behavior Therapy with depressed elders.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Bert Hayslip, CE Committee Chair

JOBS: Psychology & Neuroscience, Duke University

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University seeks to fill positions in behavioral neuroscience, cognitive psychology/cognitive neuroscience, and social/affective neuroscience. The mission of the newly formed Department of Psychology and Neuroscience is to integrate the behavioral and social sciences with the brain and health sciences. The department will be the primary locus of the neuroscience of behavior in the College of Arts and Sciences and home of the diverse subdisciplines of psychology at Duke. We are seeking outstanding applicants who are experts in their fields and who wish to further integrate their research and teaching across psychology and neuroscience and beyond the traditional boundaries of the discipline. We anticipate up to eleven new hires over the next several years, including open-rank (with tenure or tenure track) hires this year in:

Behavioral Neuroscience. We are particularly interested in applicants with interdisciplinary research programs aimed at understanding the neural mechanisms of behavior, and whose research combines systems neuroscience and/or molecular genetic approaches with developmental or neuroendocrine aspects of cognition and motivation. First-class research facilities for the study of brain-behavior relations in small animals are available in Duke's new Genome Science Research Building II.

Cognitive Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience. We seek applicants in the areas of cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience who study high level cognition in humans purely behaviorally or who integrate behavioral and neuroscience research. The position is also open to researchers who use a developmental or lifespan approach to the study of cognition. Social/Affective Neuroscience. We seek applicants with interdisciplinary research programs in all areas of social/affective neuroscience that might include, but are not limited to, social and affective perception, personality and neurogenomics, neuroeconomics, emotion and self regulation, emotion-cognition interactions, stress, anxiety and mood disorders, and drug addiction.

Available human research facilities include research-dedicated 3T and 4T MRI scanners, stateof- the-art EEG equipment, a fully-immersive virtual reality environment, and patient clinics at Duke Hospital and the Durham VAMC.

All new hires will have the opportunity to participate in related cross-departmental programs, including the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center, the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, the Center for Neuroeconomic Studies, the Institute for Genome Sciences and Policy, the Social Science Research Institute, and the Institute of Mind, Brain, Genes and Behavior, which is currently under development. Faculty responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate teaching, as well as the development of a nationally recognized research program. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, 3 letters of recommendation (junior candidates) or names of referees (senior candidates), and selected publications. Please indicate in a cover letter which of the three areas is most appropriate for the application. Mail to: Chair, "Area" Search Committee, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, 9 Flowers Drive, Box 90086, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708. Applications received by December 1 will be guaranteed consideration. Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

David C. Rubin Psychological & Brain Sciences Box 90086, Duke University Durham, NC 27708-0086 USA

phone: 919 660 5732 fax 5726

JOBS: Chairperson at the University of West Florida

Chairperson (12-month tenure earning position,108260) Psychology department - university of west florida, pensacola campus:

We are seeking an energetic and creative individual to help lead a collegial group of faculty. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in psychology, possess academic administrative experience equivalent to chairing a comparably sized department, must be full professor or possess the credentials for full professorship at a regional comprehensive university, and must have experience with, and be supportive of, undergraduate and master's level psychology programs. Evidence of interpersonal and organizational skills, assessment skills for teaching, research, and service is desirable. Salary is commensurate with experience. The department is among the largest in the university with 15 full time faculty members with diverse areas of research and is committed to diversity within the curriculum, as well as student and faculty bodies. We have over 400 undergraduate majors and nearly 100 graduate students in our three master's programs (counseling,general, industrial/organizational). Our main campus is located ten miles north of downtown Pensacola and consists of 1,600 acres of rolling hills and natural woodland along the Escambia River. A detailed description of our department can be found at http://uwf.edu/psych).Interested candidates may contact me (skass@uwf.edu or 850-47402107) or Dr. Doug Friedrich (dfriedri@uwf.edu or 850-857-6039) for additional information.Application Deadline: Position is open until filled.

Application Procedures: Applicants must apply online at (https://jobs.uwf.edu). Please attach curriculum vitae and a letter of interest, which includes a philosophy regarding the role of a chairperson. Send three letters of recommendation to: Selection Committee Chair, Chair 108260 Department of Psychology, University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514. UWF is an Equal Opportunity/Access/ Affirmative Action Employer. This position requires a criminal background screening. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Dr. John C. Cavanaugh, President Office of the President, Bldg. 10 University of West Florida 11000 University Parkway Pensacola, FL 32514-5750

Phone: (850) 474-2200 Fax: (850) 474-3131 Email: jcavanaugh@uwf.edu <mailto:jcavanaugh@uwf.edu>

CONFERENCES: 2007 Adult Development Symposium

Call for Submissions

2007 Adult Development Symposium, Boston Pre-conference of the Society for Research in Child Development, SRCD Biennial Meeting 2007 SRCD Biennial Meeting is held Thursday, March 29, 2007, through Sunday, April 1, 2007

The Society for Research in Adult Development is dedicated to the study of positive adult and life-span development from an interdisciplinary perspective.

The Adult Development Symposium will meet:

Wednesday, March 28, 8:00am - 8:00 pm Thursday, March 29, 8:00am - 11:00 am Pre-conference of the Society for Research in Child Development

Topics include:

Measurement, Models and Methodological Issues. IQ tests and Stage Rasch Analysis and Stage What should we do with old tests and instruments that do not work very well? Dynamics of Positive Change Periods

Professional Development: Stage of Work Status Organizations and Development Coaching Supporting Disruptive Creativity that may lead to long term organizational survival Organizational culture; Company Success in a World Economy and Stage Educational Atmosphere and stage Education of the Unemployed Education in the Prisons

Altruistic, Attachment, Alienation, and Behavior: Adoption Caring for Parents Community Organization Adult Attachment; Love and Hate; Marriage and Partnering; Parenting; Sexuality; Adulthood in Non-Partnered individuals Antisocial Behavior Addiction Criminal Behavior Terrorist Behavior

Periods, Seasons and Non-stage Development: Human Potential Transcendence Consciousness Studies

Stage Change Sources of Adult Education Therapy as Development: With and Without Stage Change; Development of Therapists or Clients Ego Development: Development of the Self Emotional Development: Loss and Depression; Ambition and Joy Moral and Ethical Development Religious and a-religious Spiritual Development Problem Solving Social Development

Cultural and Societal Development

Cultural Differences in Adult Development Futurism Gender differences in Adult Development Political Development Government Building Terrorism Reduction

Physical Development:

Exercise Sports Arts Maintenance of Functioning

Challenges to conventional wisdom are especially welcome.

Format of Presentations:

The sessions are comprised of interactive, paper/poster presentations. The emphasis will be on visual presentations accompanied by dialogues with small groups of people. Most people informally interact with presenters in this venue around the posters. A brief presentation to the group at large will precede the poster period. Full papers or short summaries should be made available.

Symposium Fees: (*includes membership to SRAD)

Professional $60.00 Student $35.00 (Student scholarships are available) Please note that this year's symposium is taking place in conjunction with The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD). In addition to the above fees, attendees are expected to register for the SRCD meeting.

Payment Options: To pay online using a credit card please click on the appropriate PayPal icon below. Please note that this will be a secure transaction.

Professional $60.00 Student $35.00

Alternatively, you may send a check (made payable to the Society for Research in Adult Development) to:

Michael Lamport Commons, Ph.D. Program in Psychiatry and the Law Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School Massachusetts Mental Health Center 234 Huron Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138-1328

Email the following information for all for all presenters and co-presenters

Name Address Email address Affiliation Title Telephone number Where you heard of this announcement 150 word abstract to Michael Lamport Commons Commons@tiac.net

Copyright © 2006 Society for Research in Adult Development

Friday, September 01, 2006

JOBS: Gerontology/Clinical Psychology, University of Kansas

The Department of Psychology and the Gerontology Center seek to fill a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level starting August 18, 2007. This position will be shared between the Department of Psychology and the Gerontology Center, a unit of the Schiefelbusch Institute for Life Span Studies. We seek candidates with training in clinical psychology and aging, who will establish and maintain a productive and fundable program of research in these areas and who are committed to high quality teaching. A PhD in Psychology obtained from a clinical psychology training program is required. Teaching responsibilities include two psychology courses per year. Review of applications will begin October 23, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of interest including a teaching and research statement, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, graduate transcripts, selected reprints/preprints, and evidence of teaching effectiveness in the form of a teaching portfolio and/or other documentation to: Professor Susan Kemper (SKEMPER@KU.EDU), Chair of the Psychology/Gerontology Search Committee, Gerontology, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Ave., Lawrence, KS 66045-7556. Lawrence is a college town of 85,000 with a vibrant arts and music community, located in the rolling hills of northeastern Kansas, 30 minutes from metropolitan Kansas City. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Complete position announcement available at www.clas.ku.edu. KU is an EO/AA employer.

Susan Kemper, Ph. D. Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor Department of Psychology 426 Fraser Hall 1415 Jayhawk Dr. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS 66045 785 864-4131

Senior Scientist Gerontology Center, Life Span Institute 3090 DHDC 1000 Sunnyside Ave. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS 66045 785 864-4130

fax: 785 864-2666 email: SKEMPER@KU.EDU website: http://www.ku.edu/~kugeron/sklab/home.htm