JOBS: University of Georgia

______________________________________ September 1, 2007

I am writing to invite you to apply to the position of Head of the Department of Health Policy and Management (HPAM) at the College of Public Health, University of Georgia.

Established in 2005, the College of Public Health is seeking to develop a regional, national and international reputation in public health education and research. The University of Georgia is a land-grant research university with exciting collaborative research opportunities.

The HPAM department consists of a diverse full- and part-time faculty with expertise in health policy, management, economics, gerontology, geriatrics, law, emergency preparedness, housing, psychology, and human development.

As Director of the Institute of Gerontology, which is one of six academic units in the College of Public Health, and a senior faculty of the HPAM department, I am spearheading an effort to recruit a department head that has administrative experience as well as a leader in research and teaching associated with public health and the older populations.

If you are not interested, could you assist us in identifying potential candidates? I would greatly appreciate your application or nominations and contact information for any of your colleagues who might be interested in playing a leadership role in our new program.

Sincerely,

Leonard W. Poon, Ph.D. Professor of Public Health and Psychology lpoon@geron.uga.edu 706-425-3222

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Job Announcement: Head, Department of Health Policy and Management College of Public Health

The College of Public Health at the University of Georgia invites applications and nominations for Professor (or Senior Associate Professor) and Head of the Department of Health Policy and Management. The successful candidate is expected to take a leadership role in the further development of the program in health policy and management aimed at establishing a reputation in research and education. Applicants should have an advanced degree (PhD, DrPH, or MD) in health policy, health administration, medicine, gerontology/geriatrics, health economics, public policy, or other related health policy discipline. Applicants with extensive experience in any of health policy disciplines, demonstrable leadership and administrative skills, and who have an established record of accomplishment in research, teaching and extramural funding, will be strongly considered.

Established in 2005, the College of Public Health is seeking to develop a regional, national and international reputation in public health education and research. The University of Georgia is a land-grant research university. Exciting collaborative research opportunities exist with the Institute of Gerontology and the Institute for Health Management in Mass Destruction Defense (both in the College of Public Health) and the Biomedical Health Sciences Institute, the Center for Health and Risk Communication Research, Institute of Behavioral Research, as well as the Medical College of Georgia and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For more information, see

http://www.publichealth.uga.edu/.

Applicants should send a statement of interest, statements detailing research interests, teaching and leadership philosophies, and curriculum vitae to: Dr. Leonard Poon, University of Georgia, College of Public Health, 255 E. Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30602-5775; e-mail: lpoon@geron.uga.edu, including "Health Policy Position" in the subject line. Email applications with attached pdf files are acceptable. To assure consideration, reply by January 15, 2008. Applications will be entertained until the position is filled.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.

JOBS: Western Kentucky University

The Department of Psychology at Western Kentucky University seeks to fill two tenure-track positions at the assistant professor level. Both positions require an earned doctorate (or completion by August 15, 2008). Position 1, Experimental Psychology, requires training appropriate to teach courses in at least two of the following areas: learning, cognition, child development, and adult life and aging. Preference will be given to candidates in cognition or in human development. Position 2, Educational Psychology, requires training appropriate to teach undergraduate educational psychology, and at least one of the following graduate level courses, advanced educational psychology, psychology of learning, classroom behavior management, and psychology of the talented and gifted. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in: gifted and talented education, online teaching, instructional design, or hierarchical linear modeling. Additional preferred qualifications for both positions include teaching experience, potential to develop an active research program, and publications. The Department serves approximately 525 undergraduate majors and 90 graduate students in M.A (clinical, I/O, experimental) and Ed.S. (school psychology) programs. Review of applications will begin November 15, and continue until the positions are filled. Send letter of application, vitae, three letters of recommendation, reprints/preprints, and copies of graduate transcripts to the chair of the appropriate search committee, Department of Psychology, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College heights Blvd., #21030, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1030. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply including women, minorities, persons with disabilities and disabled veterans. Applications from dual career couples are also welcome. Western Kentucky University is an AA/EEO employer.

INFO: Call for Nominations for those with expertise in aging

APA's Committee on Aging wishes to infuse aging expertise broadly throughout APA governance, and encourages nominations.

Call for Nominations Advisory Committee on Colleague Assistance (ACCA) and Committee on Professional Practice and Standards (COPPS) APA’s Board of Professional Affairs (BPA) is pleased to invite nominations for membership on its two committees, the Committee on Professional Practice and Standards, (COPPS) and the Advisory Committee on Colleague Assistance (ACCA).

In a continuing effort to broaden representation in APA governance, BPA seeks nominations from a wide variety of sources. Self-nominations are welcomed.

COPPS is a standing committee to BPA. Its mission includes (1) the development, review, and evaluation of practice guidelines for providers of psychological services; (2) providing assistance with BPA to other APA bodies developing practice guidelines; and (3) monitoring, evaluating, and developing information regarding the scientific and professional aspects of psychological services.

While all applicants will be given serious consideration, those with experience in guideline development, health care and health care systems, child custody, child protection, parent coordination, and issues of aging, as well as persons with a legal background are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates familiar with licensure board and reimbursement issues (including Medicare/Medicaid) are also desirable. Well-developed research, writing and editorial skills are an asset to the Committee. APA governance experience is a plus. As always, BPA and COPPS seek candidates who will enhance the diversity of the Committee.

Participation in COPPS requires a significant annual time commitment including two meetings in Washington, DC, work on individual projects, and conference calls. Committee members cannot serve simultaneously on another APA standing or continuing board committee and no one can serve consecutive term on a committee unless an exception is voted by two-thirds of the board.

There are two appointments available on COPPS, with a three-year term beginning in January 2008. COPPS will review nomination materials and forward its recommendations to BPA, which will select the new members in the fall of 2007.

ACCA is an advisory committee to BPA. Its mission includes: (1) investigating the unique needs of psychologists for colleague assistance; (2) promoting the development and continuation of state-level colleague assistance programs and peer assistance networks; and (3) developing relationships between state ethics committees, boards of examiners, and colleague assistance programs.

Participation in ACCA requires a significant time commitment including two meetings per year in Washington, DC, work on individual projects, and conference calls.

There are two appointment available on ACCA for a three-year term beginning in January 2008. ACCA will review materials and forward its recommendations to BPA, which will select a new member in the fall of 2007. Nominations of individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas are particularly encouraged: Experience on a licensing board and/or leadership in a state association; experience with program development; and/or involvement with training programs in academic or institutional settings. BPA and ACCA seek candidates who will enhance the diversity of the advisory committee.

Candidates are asked to submit the following: 1) Letter indicating his or her willingness to serve if selected 2) 75-word description of qualifications 3) Current curriculum vita The deadline for nominations is SEPTEMBER 15, 2007. Please send nominations, including a 75-word description of qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and a letter indicating his/her willingness to serve if selected, to Ernestine Penniman, American Psychological Association, Practice Directorate, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242. Note that nominators of other individuals are responsible for ensuring that these materials are submitted. Electronic submissions are encouraged and should be sent to Ernestine Penniman at epenniman@apa.org.

Victor Molinari, Ph.D., ABPP Professor Department of Aging and Mental Health Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute University of South Florida 13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33612-3899 (813) 974-1960 FAX (813) 974-1968 Email: vmolinari@fmhi.usf.edu Webpage: http://amh.fmhi.usf.edu/vitas/vmolinari.php

JOBS: Chair, School of Psychology, Georgia Tech

Chair, School of Psychology

The School of Psychology invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair. We are seeking an outstanding scholar and educator with a national presence to lead a vibrant and growing program (www.psychology.gatech.edu ). The successful candidate will be expected to have an active, funded research program and excellent administrative and leadership skills.

The School of Psychology, located in the College of Sciences, has 21 full-time faculty and is housed in the newly renovated Coon Building that provides abundant facilities for research. The School offers doctoral training in four broad areas: Industrial/ Organizational Psychology, Engineering Psychology, Experimental Psychology (with emphases in Cognitive, Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Aging, and Animal Behavior), and a new program in Quantitative Psychology. The School of Psychology has plans for growth to build on our strengths in these areas.

Georgia Tech is a progressive institution located in the heart of Atlanta. The Institute provides a wealth of opportunities for interdisciplinary research (e.g., Health Systems Institute, GVU Center) within the thriving Atlanta scientific community (e.g., nearby Emory University, Georgia State University, Yerkes Primate Center).

Review of applications will begin October 1st and will continue until the position is filled. Interested parties should submit a statement of interest, current curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of five references. Submit by email to: science@cos.gatech.edu. Or, by regular mail, to: Chair of Psychology Search Committee, College of Sciences Dean's Office, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332-0365. Georgia Tech, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an equal education and employment opportunity institution.

Christopher Hertzog Professor of Psychology School of Psychology 654 Cherry Street, Room 235 Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332-0170

phone: 404-894-6774 FAX: 404-894-8905 cell: 404-210-5092

JOBS: University of Alabama, Center for Mental Health and Aging

Dear Colleagues, The University of Alabama is beginning a search for the Director of our Center for Mental Health and Aging. Below is the announcement of this position. Please share this information with those you think might be interested in this opportunity.

Forrest Scogin University of Alabama

DIRECTOR CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND AGING THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

The University of Alabama seeks a director for its interdisciplinary Center for Mental Health and Aging. Building on a tradition of more than thirty years of scholarship in aging at the University, the Center for Mental Health and Aging (CMHA) facilitates the research of more than 30 faculty associates in departments throughout the campus. The Center reports directly to the Provost and has stable, core University funding. In the last five years CMHA faculty and students have obtained more than $18 million in research funding. Grant proposals currently under review total more than $5 million. Most CMHA research is focused in four areas: elder caregiving, mental health of rural elders, quality of care in institutional settings, and palliative and end-of-life care.

Qualifications for the director include a doctoral degree in a social science or mental health-related discipline. Also required is a substantial record of research and scholarship in aging and mental health that merits the award of tenure in the department of the director's discipline on appointment. The director should have a history of accomplishment in obtaining and administering external research funding as a principal investigator and a documented record of sound administrative skills. The director should be able to represent the CMHA to a variety of constituencies and be skilled in mentoring and developing junior faculty members and graduate students.

The University of Alabama (approximately 25,000 students) is located in Tuscaloosa, a moderate-sized city with excellent quality of life characteristics. It is within easy driving distance of Birmingham, New Orleans, Atlanta, the Smoky Mountains and Gulf Coast beaches. The Center for Mental Health and Aging occupies a suite of 12 offices equipped with up-to-date computing, communications, and data entry technology. Staff members include a doctoral-level administrator, data manager/analyst, consulting statisticians, and office associate.

Please submit a letter of interest and curriculum vita to:

Lucinda Lee Roff, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair Center for Mental Health and Aging Box 870315 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 205.348.7518 Lroff@bama.ua.edu

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution.

JOBS: Chair, School of Psychology, Georgia Tech

Chair, School of Psychology

The School of Psychology invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair. We are seeking an outstanding scholar and educator with a national presence to lead a vibrant and growing program (www.psychology.gatech.edu ). The successful candidate will be expected to have an active, funded research program and excellent administrative and leadership skills.

The School of Psychology, located in the College of Sciences, has 21 full-time faculty and is housed in the newly renovated Coon Building that provides abundant facilities for research. The School offers doctoral training in four broad areas: Industrial/ Organizational Psychology, Engineering Psychology, Experimental Psychology (with emphases in Cognitive, Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Aging, and Animal Behavior), and a new program in Quantitative Psychology. The School of Psychology has plans for growth to build on our strengths in these areas.

Georgia Tech is a progressive institution located in the heart of Atlanta. The Institute provides a wealth of opportunities for interdisciplinary research (e.g., Health Systems Institute, GVU Center) within the thriving Atlanta scientific community (e.g., nearby Emory University, Georgia State University, Yerkes Primate Center).

Review of applications will begin October 1st and will continue until the position is filled. Interested parties should submit a statement of interest, current curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of five references. Submit by email to: science@cos.gatech.edu. Or, by regular mail, to: Chair of Psychology Search Committee, College of Sciences Dean's Office, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332-0365. Georgia Tech, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an equal education and employment opportunity institution.

Christopher Hertzog Professor of Psychology School of Psychology 654 Cherry Street, Room 235 Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332-0170

phone: 404-894-6774 FAX: 404-894-8905 cell: 404-210-5092

CONFERENCES/CE: Do you have patients with chronic insomnia ?

Q: Do you have patients with chronic insomnia ? Would you like to be able to treat them with CBT-I.

A: Please consider attending our CBT-I seminar this October.

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Weekend Training Seminars on CBT for Insomnia

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Q: Do you have patients with chronic insomnia ? Would you like to be able to treat them with CBT-I.

A: Please consider attending our CBT-I seminar this October.

When: October 19th --21st

Where: University of Rochester Rochester New York at The Woodlciff Lodge

COURSE DESCRIPTION This activity is intended for Clinical Psychologists, PhD/NP level Nurses and Physicians who are interested in the assessment and treatment of Insomnia. Clinical Trainees are also welcome*.

The seminar will provide information on both pharmacologic And non-pharmacologic treatment. The majority of the course, however, will be focused on how to conduct Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia(CBT-I) as an evidenced based intervention for Primary and Secondary Insomnia.

This non-profit activity offers CE and CME credits.

Registration contact: Paul Lambiase pjlambiase@cpe.rochester.edu

Course Director: Michael Perlis Michael_Perlis@URMC.Rochester.edu

Web: www.urmc.rochester.edu/cpe/CBT-I

Info about the course site (The Woodcliff Hotel and Spa)

www.woodclifflodge.com/

* Students and groups may attend at a reduced rate for registration. Course registration includes 2 books and lunches during the 2.5 day seminar.

Christina McCrae, PhD Assistant Professor University of Florida Department of Clinical & Health Psychology PO Box 100165 (HSC) 101 S. Newell Drive Gainesville, FL 32610-0165 352.273.6053 ph 352.273.6156 fx csmccrae@phhp.ufl.edu

Confidentiality Note: This e-mail, and any attachment(s) is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please contact the sender immediately and destroy the material in its entirety, whether electronic or hard copy.

JOBS: Colorado State University

Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies

Colorado State University

Nine-month, tenure-track, assistant professor to contribute to our growing program in lifespan applied developmental science. Specific content area is open, but we seek individuals whose research and teaching interests revolve around optimizing development and promoting health and well-being of individuals and families. We are especially interested in candidates with a strong background in longitudinal and developmental methodology, and strong conceptual grounding in prevention/intervention science, with health-relevance. Individuals interested in applying can view a full version of the position at our website:

http://hdfs.cahs.colostate.edu. To apply, send a cover letter addressing required and preferred qualifications, statement of research interests and teaching philosophy, c.v., 3 reference letters, and sample publications to Zeynep Biringen, Ph.D. Faculty Search Committee Chair, Human Development and Family Studies, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1570. Phone: 970/491-5558; Fax: 970/491-7975; e-mail: biringen@cahs.colostate.edu. Electronic submission is encouraged. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For full consideration, however, applicants should submit applications by October 15, 2007. CSU is an EO/AA employer.

JOBS: University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

FACULTY POSITION – CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, EMPHASIS ON AGING

The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs anticipates a tenure-track position for a clinical psychologist with specialized training in geropsychology beginning August 2008.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. from a university-affiliated APA-accredited clinical program with research and clinical training in aging. Faculty are committed to excellence in teaching and research, with the expectation that faculty maintain a productive program of research with commitment to obtain external funding. Clinical instruction and supervision in the department's community clinic (CU Aging Center) will be part of the teaching load. Licensability in Colorado within first year is essential. The fifteen faculty in the Psychology Department currently offer an undergraduate degree, MA programs in clinical and experimental, and a new Ph.D. in geropsychology that launched in 2004 (more info at http://www.uccs.edu).

The campus, serving nearly 8000 students, is located on the front range of the Rockies in Colorado Springs which has a metropolitan population of approximately 500,000 with easy access to diverse recreational areas. A letter of application, vita, research papers, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to: Chair, Clinical Geropsychology Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Colorado, P.O. Box 7150, Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7150, (719)-262-4500 (email: ddubois@uccs.edu). Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Review of applications begins October 15th, 2007, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The successful candidate must pass a background check to include license and educational verification, prior employment verification, sex offender registry check, and criminal history. Positions entrusted with master keys and/or financial system access must also pass a credit history check. The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs fosters equity in employment by promoting diversity and assuring inclusiveness.

JOBS: Two Professorships - Lifespan & Health Psychology, Jacobs University Bremen

Two Professorships - Lifespan Psychology, Health Psychology:

The Jacobs Center on Lifelong Learning and Institutional Development of the Jacobs University Bremen (formerly International University Bremen) invites applications for two professoral positions. For the Professorship in Health Psychology we are looking for candidates with a strong background in the study of health behavior and its regulation across the life span and an interest in the investigation of health behavior in the work context. For the Professorship in Lifespan Psychology we are looking for candidates with a strong background in the study of developmental regulation (motivation, emotion) and an interest in the investigation of adult development in the work context.

Requirements include: Applicants should demonstrate accomplishment in both teaching and research and are expected to have a strong record of scholarly productivity, a commitment to institutional excellence and the demonstrated ability to obtain research funding, but also work in a team on the joint research program of the Center. Any experience in interdisciplinary settings will be considered a strong point. In principle, our language of instruction is English. The position can be filled on any of the three levels of professorship (full, associate and assistant) depending on the specific qualifications of the applicant. Salaries will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Initial 7-yrs. contracts may be tenured based upon performance and the university's needs. The annual teaching load is three courses at three hours each. Preferably, work at the Jacobs Center should begin in February 2008 (spring semester).

Please send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, two letters of reference (if applicable) and three representative examples of your work (preferably articles in reviewed journals) as soon as possible to the attention of Prof. Dr. Ursula M. Staudinger, Dean of the Jacobs Center on Lifelong Learning and Institutional Development, Jacobs University Bremen, P.O. Box 750 561, D-28725 Bremen.

For further information, please contact sekstaudinger@jacobs-university.de and see

www.jacobs-university.de/schools/jacobs/. The transdisciplinary Jacobs Center was founded in 2003 and offers a Master / PhD Program in Productive Adult Development, and Executive Master's Programs in Age Management and Dynamic Human Resource Management.

PLEASE NOTE NEW EMAIL AND WEB ADDRESS SEE BELOW

Dr. Ursula M. Staudinger Professor of Psychology Vice President and Dean Jacobs Center on Lifelong Learning and Institutional Development Jacobs University Bremen (formerly International University Bremen)

for mail: P.O. Box 750561 28725 Bremen

for visitors: Reimar Lüst Hall, Room 157 Campus Ring 1 28759 Bremen

phone +49 421 2004700/01 fax +49 421 2004703 email sekstaudinger@jacobs-university.de http://www.jacobs-university.de/jacobs

JOBS: Health Psychology, Brandeis University

Dear Colleagues:

The below ad will appear in the upcoming Observer and Monitor -- I thought some members of the Division 20 listserve might be interested in it. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions about the position or about Brandeis.

Best, Derek

Tenure Track Position in Health Psychology at Brandeis University.

The Department of Psychology at Brandeis University invites applications for a tenure-track health psychology position to begin July 2008. This position will be within the department's social and developmental psychology program. We seek an outstanding scientist whose research on health uses cutting-edge methodologies and incorporates the use of biological markers. We are especially interested in candidates who will complement our existing departmental focus in life-span development and aging, and also will be able to integrate with the department's cognitive neuroscience program. Possible research topics could include (but are not limited to): stress and coping, gene/environment interactions, psychoneuroimmunology, psychoneuroendocrinology, psychophysiology, effects of race, gender or socioeconomic status on health, psychosocial pathways to health outcomes and disease end-states.

Our search will focus on candidates at the Assistant Professor level, who would flourish in Brandeis' interdisciplinary environment. Although we are primarily interested in hiring at the Assistant Professor level, all levels will be considered. Successful candidates should be able to mount a vigorous independent research program capable of attracting extramural support and have a strong commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education. Teaching interests in Health Psychology, as well as Introductory Psychology and Research Methods would be highly desirable. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to a vibrant interdisciplinary undergraduate program "Health: Science, Society and Policy." Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and copies of relevant publications, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to: Health Psychology Search Committee, Department of Psychology, MS 062, 415 South Street, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA 02454-9110

We will begin reviewing applications on October 15, 2007. First consideration will be given to those candidates whose applications are complete by that date, although we will accept applications until the position is filled. Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse community, and welcomes applications from women and minorities.

-- Derek M. Isaacowitz, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Psychology and Volen National Center for Complex Systems Brandeis University MS 062 Waltham, MA 02454-9110 Phone: (781) 736-3308 Fax: (781) 736-3291 http://www.brandeis.edu/projects/emotion/

INFO: Newsletter

The latest issue of the Division 20 newsletter has been mailed to division members. This issue, which contains the APA program, can also be found on the division website (http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu/newslet.htm). We welcome ideas and submissions for future newsletters. The next submission date is September 1st. Please contact Grace Caskie (caskie@lehigh.edu) or Jennifer Margrett (margrett@iastate.edu).

Jennifer A. Margrett, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Iowa State University Department of Human Development and Family Studies 4380 Palmer Building, Room 2354 Ames, IA 50011-4380 Office Ph: 515-294-3028

Lab Ph: 515-294-4380 Fax: 515-294-2502 E-mail: margrett@iastate.edu

http://www.hdfs.hs.iastate.edu/

INFO: Sage Publications Project

Replies to: Susan Gay <susang@snip.net>

Primary Sources in Counseling and Psychology is a unique new online database from Sage Publications.

We are looking to partner with leading practitioners to get transcripts that could be part of this research and educational tool. Our goal is to provide scholars, students, and therapists a window into the nuances of the process and experience of therapy. We plan to include transcripts of more than 2,000 hours of psychotherapy sessions – to date, we have almost half of those! The response we have gotten from educators is overwhelming -- everyone seems to want this kind of service and all feel that it would be extremely valuable in education and, ultimately, in helping patients. Each transcript will be carefully edited to ensure that it meets accepted guidelines and that neither the practitioner nor the patient will be identifiable. Our staff is fully trained in HIPAA guidelines. We believe we can adhere to current ethical guidelines and still create a dynamic, unique database. These transcripts will also be comprehensively indexed to enable research on the process of therapy on a scale never before possible.

Whether you might have 1 or 100 transcripts, we would welcome the opportunity to talk with you. Each therapist's contribution is handled differently depending on their own requirements, so the entire process of contributing to this educational venture is a highly personal one. If you want to know more, I hope you will contact me for a confidential discussion. Susan Gay, susang@snip.net or 610-581-7468. More information about the database can be found at the following link:

http://alexanderstreetpress.com/resources/PSYC_ppt.pdf

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JOBS: Quantitative Psychology, University of Kansas

Kansas Quantitative Psychology

Quantitative Psychology. The Department of Psychology at the University of Kansas is recruiting for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Quantitative Psychology starting August 18, 2008 (later starting date negotiable). Candidates should have a Ph.D. or be ABD in psychology, gerontology, or related field with a specialization in quantitative methods for the analysis of time-series data and intra- and inter-individual change. Ph.D. is required within 12 months of the appointment start date. Required qualifications include substantive interests in aging and life span development and the potential for high quality research and teaching. Review begins September 17, 2007, continuing until position is filled. Send CV, three letters of reference, statements of research and teaching interests, and selected (p)reprints to: Quantitative Search Coordinator, Department of Psychology, 1415 Jayhawk Blvd, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas 66045-7556 (e-mail: skemper@ku.edu). Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Complete position announcement available at:

http://www2.ku.edu/~clas/employment/. 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

FUNDING: Call for comments, NIH Peer Review system, Deadline extended to 9/7/07

Dear colleagues: NIH has extended to September 7 the deadline for you to respond to its Request for Information, giving your views about the strengths and weaknesses of the NIH peer review system. Many of you received the note below with a deadline of August 10 to share your comments with APA. Now we can extend the APA deadline to noon on Tuesday, September 4 (the day after Labor Day). Please send your comments to pkobor@apa.org. While we encourage you to respond directly to NIH, we hope you will share your views with APA to help inform the comments that APA gives to NIH. Please take some time to look at the website and give your views-- nothing is more important to the health of psychological science than a fair and stable peer review system.

Thanks for giving this matter your time and attention. See the latest issue of the NIH Director's newsletter for an in-depth discussion of NIH's "Review of Peer Review:"

http://www.nih.gov/about/director/newsletter/Summer2007.htm

We wish you a great summer,

Pat Kobor Science Government Relations Office American Psychological Association

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Dear colleague: NIH released an important Request For Information earlier this month, asking for ideas about how to change current peer review and grant submission systems to better accommodate the increased number of grant applications and to ensure that the peer review system keeps pace with the science that it serves. Two newly-formed advisory groups will review the feedback and report to the NIH Director's Advisory Committee.

Please take a moment now to reflect on your own experience with the NIH system and provide some comments or react to suggestions that have been made. Many new ideas are floating around NIH now. For example, some feel peer review should be done via teleconference or online software instead of face-to-face meetings, to allow more flexibility and make serving on panels less burdensome. Some feel that to get the best reviewers, NIH should compensate them in some way (e.g. by providing an extra year of support for their research grants). Some have suggested that the grant application form be shortened. Others have said that shortened forms may adversely impact new investigators who have less data to present and have to lay out more theoretical information to demonstrate the quality of their ideas. Perhaps you feel that the current system is fair and working well overall -- then you should certainly say so.

On the website, http://enhancing-peer-review.nih.gov/ there are instructions for providing comments on these issues. We encourage you to submit comments directly to NIH, but in addition, to share your comments with us at APA so your views can inform the comments that APA will submit.

This issue is so very important to the support of psychological research-- it deserves a few minutes of your time. Please encourage your colleagues to respond as well. We at APA expect to submit comments on Monday, August 13, so we encourage you to share your comments (to pkobor@apa.org) by the close of business on Friday, August 10. The NIH deadline for response is 5 pm on August 17, 2007. (Note that the APA convention begins on August 16!)

On behalf of my colleagues in the Science Government Relations Office and Science Directorate, we look forward to reading your thoughts and ideas on the NIH peer review system.

Patricia Clem Kobor Senior Science Policy Analyst Science Government Relations Office American Psychological Association (202) 336-5933 (202) 336-6063-f pkobor@apa.org http://www.apa.org/ppo <http://www.apa.org/ppo>

CONFERENCES: Last call/time sensitive - D20/D12II Evening Event

****LAST CALL****

...to join your Division 20 and Division 12 (Section 2) friends and colleagues for an evening at (nearly) the top of the Grand Hyatt in San Francisco on Sunday, August 19. Cash Bar at 7pm; Dinner at 8pm

We've been given an extension from the Grand Hyatt to turn in our final counts for dinner on August 6th. Those who are interested in attending the social event but haven't yet sent in a check, still have time.

Grand Hyatt at Union Square is about a 15-minute walk from the Convention Center. Grandviews Restaurant is on the 36th floor and offers breathtaking city views including Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Nob Hill as well as excellent food.

(http://grandsanfrancisco.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/restaurants/index.jsp)

Selections for entrees are (1) Herb Crusted Chicken with Savory Stuffing, (2) Grilled King Salmon with Wasabi Cream, and (3) Vegetarian Option (TBA).

The prices for tickets (including a three-course dinner, tax, gratuity, and view) are:

$60 for D20 and D12II members (with the membership price extended to spouse or partner) $30 for students (regardless of membership status) $75 for nonmembers of D20 or D12II (yet another incentive to join!)

Please send your CHECK payable to APA Division 20 and ENTREE CHOICE (1, 2, or 3) by August 6 to:

Robin Lea West PO Box 112250-Psychology University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32611-2250.

Hope you can make it!

Lisa M. Soederberg Miller, PhD Department of Human and Community Development University of California One Shields Avenue Davis, CA 95616

530-752-3955 (voice) 530-752-5660 (fax)