Sunday, November 30, 2008

INFO: 10 for 20!!

The apportionment ballot for positions in the APA Council of Representatives should have arrived in your snail mailbox by now. Voting is by paper ballot only. Please support Division 20 in allocating all of your 10 votes for Division 20! We currently have two Council members (Bob Knight, who will rotate off in January, and will be replaced by Susan Whitbourne, and Norm Abeles). Your votes make it possible to retain the two seats in Council and opens up the prospect of having three in the future.

Balloting closes on December 15, so please send in your votes!!

Liz Zelinski, Ph.D. Rita and Edward Polusky Chair in Education and Aging Professor of Gerontology and Psychology Leonard Davis School of Gerontology University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 90089-0191

Voice: 213.740.1354 Fax: 213.740.5694

INFO: LAST DAY TO VOTE FOR APA PRESIDENT!!

The APA president-elect voting ends on December 1. You can vote online if you haven't sent in a ballot. If you have your paper ballot handy, click https://www.intelliscaninc.net/apa/2008president/ and enter your relevant info.

Alternatively, you may have received email from <apa2008peelection@intelliscaninc.net> If you did, locate that email and use the link it contains directly, which is customized to your information already.

Division 20 did not make any recommendations, but four of the candidates provided statements at my request and they are available for your review on the division web site.

Thanks for participating in the election process.

Liz Zelinski, Ph.D. Rita and Edward Polusky Chair in Education and Aging Professor of Gerontology and Psychology Leonard Davis School of Gerontology University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 90089-0191

Voice: 213.740.1354 Fax: 213.740.5694

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

JOBS: University of Zurich, Dept. of Psychology, LIFE programm, 3 doctoral students

3 DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS at the Department of Psychology, University of Zurich

International Max Planck Research School The Life Course: Evolutionary and Ontogenetic Dynamics (LIFE)

The graduate program LIFE is an international collaboration between three Berlin institutions (Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Humboldt University, and Free University Berlin), two US institutions (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; University of Virginia, Charlottesville), and the University of Zurich. The University of Zurich is currently involved with 9 faculty (5 full professors, 4 assistant professors) and 7 doctoral students. The goal of the Research School is the study of developmental changes in human behavior over evolutionary and ontogenetic time. LIFE takes an integrative and interdisciplinary approach to understanding human development in a changing world, connecting evolutionary, ontogenetic, historical, and institutional perspectives.

As a collaborative Research School, LIFE offers doctoral students unique training in the dynamics of human behavior on different time scales and includes opportunities for research abroad at a cooperating institution. The training program involves seminars, a series of academies, and collaborative supervision of research training. Detailed information, including the roster of faculty at the various institutions, can be found at www.imprs-life.mpg.de.

The Zurich site is now announcing three additional fellowships funded by the Jacobs Foundation, targeting international post-diploma or post-master's graduate students who intend to pursue a doctorate in psychology. At the Zurich site, there is a close collaboration between the Department of Psychology and the Center of Gerontology, offering also access to imaging technology.

3 Doctoral Fellowships (2 years, with two 6-month extensions possible)

Depending upon the main research interest of the applicants, the advertised fellowships will be hosted at one of the following chairs at the Department of Psychology, University of Zurich:

-Applied Psychology: Life-Management (Prof. A. M. Freund; Dr. B. S. Wiese) -Cognitive and Developmental Psychology (Prof. F. Wilkening; Dr. E. Bertin) -Gerontopsychology and the Center of Gerontology (Prof. M. Martin; Dr. D. Zimprich) -Neuropsychology (Prof. L. Jäncke) -Psychopathology and Clinical Intervention (Prof. A. Maercker; Dr. S. Forstmeier)

The fellowships will commence in April 2009. Working languages are English and German. Students admitted to LIFE will receive a stipend funded by the Jacobs Foundation that is paid equivalent to a doctoral position at the University of Zurich.

Requirements: Applicants should hold, or anticipate receiving very soon as shown in supporting documents, a master's degree, diploma or equivalent in psychology, intend to pursue an academic career, have a strong interest in lifespan psychology, and have strong research interests and skills.

Deadline: December 23, 2008 (receipt of your entire materials)

Application: Email the following materials in one pdf-file to LIFE@psychologie.uzh.ch: -A Letter of Motivation (one page, Font 12, single space) detailing your motivation to join LIFE and how you see yourself fit into the program. Please note that this announcement is for fellowships at the Zurich site (see faculty listed above). -Two letters of recommendation -Your Curriculum Vitae, including your academic training and professional experience -Scans of official certificates of degrees of all colleges/universities you attended A sample of your writing(copy of your thesis or another publication or preprint)

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

JOBS: Milwaukee VA Postdoctoral Fellowship in Palliative Care

Post-Doctoral Fellowship in palliative care –

MILWAUKEE VA

The Milwaukee VA will be offering a post-doctoral fellowship in palliative care beginning August 17, 2009. This is a full-time position for one year and carries an annual stipend of $41,880. The fellowship program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association.

The palliative care fellow will be prepared for psychological practice with patients with end-stage disease. The fellowship is organized around a core of clinical experiences, but allows some flexibility in pursuing individual goals. While there may be opportunities to conduct research during the fellowship year, the major emphasis is on clinical practice. The core palliative care program consists of a 24-bed inpatient unit. Other components of the palliative care program include an outpatient clinic and a palliative care consultation team. A program description is available at http://www.psychologytraining.va.gov/.

A candidate for a fellowship must be a U.S. citizen who, by the beginning of the fellowship year, will have completed an APA-approved doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology and an APA-approved pre-doctoral internship program. This VA Center in its commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment and Affirmative Action encourages applications by minorities, women and handicapped persons.

The application deadline is January 15, 2009. The following application material is required: a curriculum vita, a brief statement of your major interests and career objectives, including any particular areas you would wish to emphasize during the fellowship year, three letters of recommendation from people familiar with your clinical work, and a graduate transcript. If this transcript does not show the granting of the doctorate, a letter from the graduate program will be required attesting that all degree requirements will be completed prior to the fellowship.

Offers will be made on or about February 26, 2009.

For further information, contact:

James D. Hart, Ph.D.

Director, Psychology Training Program

Mental Health Division

VA Medical Center (695/MH-Admin)

Milwaukee, WI 53295

Telephone: 414- 384-2000, extension 41672 Fax: 414-382-5379

e-mail: Jim.Hart@va.gov


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JOBS: Milwaukee VA Postdoctoral Fellowship in Geropsychology

GEROPsychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship –

MILWAUKEE VA

The Milwaukee VA will be offering a post-doctoral fellowship in geropsychology beginning August 17, 2009. This is a full-time position for one year and carries an annual stipend of $41,880. The fellowship program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association.

The Geropsychology fellow will be prepared for psychological practice with older adults. The fellowship is organized around a core of clinical experiences, but allows some flexibility in pursuing individual goals. While there may be opportunities to conduct research during the fellowship year, the major emphasis is on clinical practice. Clinical experience is provided within the Community Living Center , the Geriatric Evaluation and Management Unit, the Adult Day Health Care Program, and the Geropsychiatry clinic. The fellow has the opportunity to conduct psychological and/or neuropsychological assessments, to provide individual and group therapy, to assist with interdisciplinary team planning and training, to consult with staff and families, to evaluate decisional capacity, to develop and implement care management programs, and to provide supervision to psychology practicum students. A program description is available at http://www.psychologytraining.va.gov/.

A candidate for a fellowship must be a U.S. citizen who, by the beginning of the fellowship year, will have completed an APA-approved doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology and an APA-approved pre-doctoral internship program. This VA Center in its commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment and Affirmative Action encourages applications by minorities, women and handicapped persons.

The application deadline is January 15, 2009. The following application material is required: a curriculum vita, a brief statement of your major interests and career objectives, including any particular areas you would wish to emphasize during the fellowship year, three letters of recommendation from people familiar with your clinical work, and a graduate transcript. If this transcript does not show the granting of the doctorate, a letter from the graduate program will be required attesting that all degree requirements will be completed prior to the fellowship.

Offers will be made on or about February 26, 2009.

For further information, contact:

James D. Hart, Ph.D.

Director, Psychology Training Program

Mental Health Division

VA Medical Center (695/MH-Admin)

Milwaukee, WI 53295

Telephone: 414- 384-2000, extension 41672 Fax: 414-382-5379

e-mail: Jim.Hart@va.gov


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Friday, November 21, 2008

INFO: New Health Care Workforce Legislation

Great news from Diane Elmore who made it happen!

On Wednesday, Senator Clinton (D-NY) introduced the Health Professional and Primary Care Reinvestment Act (S. 3708), her bill to amend Title VII of the Public Health Service Act. We have been working with her office on this legislation for several months and are delighted to report that we successfully secured a number of key provisions in this legislation, including:

  • Authorizing language for the Graduate Psychology Education (GPE) Program (including an authorized appropriation of $10 million);
  • Expansion of existing Geriatrics Education and Training initiatives to include graduate programs and professionals in behavioral and mental health;
  • Provisions that support the training of health professionals in interdisciplinary integrated models of care that address both physical and mental health; and
  • Provisions that give priority to education and training focused on meeting the health and social needs of potentially vulnerable and underserved populations, including older adults, children, homeless individuals, victims of abuse and trauma, individuals with mental health or substance-related disorders, health disparity populations, and those living with HIV/AIDS.

The legislation also includes important provisions to recruit and retain health professionals from underrepresented minority groups and to improve cultural and linguistic competence in health professions education and training.

We look forward to working with you all to ensure enactment of this important legislation. I have included a copy of Senator Clinton’s press release below, which mentions APA among the key supporters of the bill. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this new legislation.

Warm regards,

Diane

Diane Elmore, PhD, MPH

Senior Legislative and Federal Affairs Officer

Director, Congressional Fellowship Program

Government Relations Office

Public Interest Directorate

American Psychological Association

750 First Street, NE

Washington, DC 20002

(202) 336-6104

(202) 336-6063 Fax

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Statements & Releases - Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, New York

For Immediate Release

November 20, 2008

Contact: Press Office

(202) 224-2243 or press@clinton.senate.gov

SENATOR CLINTON INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT

HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE

WASHINGTON, DC — Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton has introduced legislation that would increase investment in the training and education of health care professionals. The Health Professional and Primary Care Reinvestment Act would expand health care training by improving recruitment and retention efforts and by increasing incentives for health professionals working in community settings, particularly underserved areas.

“A stronger health workforce and a greater focus on prevention will help provide more Americans with access to necessary health care. We need to encourage more people from disadvantaged areas to join the health workforce while providing incentives for health professionals to bring primary care services to underserved communities. This bill will improve medical services in the areas that need them most and is a step in our ongoing effort to ensure that every single American has quality, affordable health care,” said Senator Clinton.

Senator Clinton’s legislation would encourage more health professionals to pursue primary care practice by providing incentives for primary care training and strengthening primary care departments at the community level. It would increase the number of disadvantaged and rural students in health care professions through loan and scholarship programs, and expand funding for prevention training and increasing linkages with local health departments. The legislation would also help to expand the availability of medical care in underserved areas, strengthen coordination of mental health care and physical health care, and expand geriatric care programs. Finally, it would assist with managing and planning for future health care workforce needs by establishing national and regional health workforce analysis centers.

Senator Clinton’s bill has been endorsed by multiple health organizations, including Advocating for Family Medicine, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Physician Assistants, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, American College of Preventive Medicine, American Dental Association, American Dental Education Association, American Geriatrics Association, American Osteopathic Association, American Psychological Association, Association of Departments of Family Medicine, Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors, Association of Minority Health Professions Schools, Inc., Association of Schools of Public Health, Hospital Association of New York State, National AHEC Organization, National Council for Diversity in the Health Professions, North American Primary Care Research Group, Society of General Internal Medicine, the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, and the National Rural Health Association.

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STUDENTS: graduate study opportunity

Opportunities For Graduate Study In Clinical Psychology (emphasis in Geropsychology) at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Dear Colleagues, We would like to ask your help in identifying promising students for doctoral study in Clinical Psychology (scientist-practitioner model, with a curricular emphasis in geropsychology) in out newly accredited program. Our programs trains students in mental health assessment and intervention for adults and older adults, and in basic and applied research on the psychological functioning of adults and aging individuals. Aging is integrated into the curriculum in a systematic way, with a 2 semester core sequence of psychology of aging and a 2 semester core sequence of clinical geropsychology in addition to specialty seminars. Upon completion of the program, students will be trained to work in a range of settings, including mental health clinics and clinical practices, hospitals, nursing homes, colleges and universities, state offices, research institutes, and as consultants to a wide variety of housing and social service providers to older adults. Individuals from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Extensive training occurs at the CU Aging Center, which is a geriatric mental health clinic located in the community, run by faculty and students in this department. Rotations include: Neuropsychological assessment, Memory clinic, Caregiver services program, Psychotherapy program, At-Home mental health service program, and Integrated mental health services with primary care at Peak Vista Community Health Clinics.

Faculty research related to adult development and aging includes areas of specialization in cognition and memory, personality and personality disorders, clinical assessment and treatment, aging families, health traumas, late-life depression, vascular depression, neuropsychological assessment for older adults, behavioral management of problem behaviors, behavioral medicine, and longitudinal methodologies.

A variety of sources of financial assistance are available for doctoral students. These include research assistantships, teaching assistantships, and fellowships. We have an excellent record of successfully funding students throughout their entire time in our program. Applications are due January 1, 2009. Additional information can be found the Department's web page at: http://www.uccs.edu/~psych//pages/phd.htm

For more information, please contact: Daniel L. Segal, Ph.D. Professor and Director of Clinical Training Department of Psychology Univ. of Colorado at Colorado Springs 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7150 Phone: 719-262-4176 Fax: 719-262-4166 Email: dsegal@uccs.edu

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Jobs: University of Guelph, Department of Family Relations & Applied Nutrition - Adolescence/Early Adulthood

Position in Family Relations and Human Development: Adolescence/Early Adulthood

Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition

The Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position in family relations and human development to begin July 1, 2009. Responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, participating in strong MSc and PhD programs in Family Relations and Human Development and building a vigorous research program with an applied focus dealing with adolescence and/or early adulthood.

Applicants should hold a PhD in family sciences, sociology, anthropology, human development, or a related field. Research and teaching interests in qualitative or quantitative methods, statistics, health or applied field experience may be an asset. The Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition offers undergraduate Majors in Child, Youth and Family, Adult Development Families and Wellbeing, and Applied Human Nutrition; M.Sc. programs in Family Relations and Human Development, Couple and Family Therapy and Applied Human Nutrition, and a Masters of Applied Nutrition; and PhD programs in Applied Human Nutrition and in Family Relations and Human Development.

All application material, including cover letter, curriculum vitae and names of three referees, should be submitted by January 15, 2009 to Dr. Joseph Tindale, Interim Chair, Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1 (Tel: 519 824 4120, Ext. 6321; FAX: 519 766 0691). More information about the Department can be found at http://www.family.uoguelph.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Guelph is committed to an employment equity program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff. We therefore particularly encourage applications from qualified aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.

The appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.

Scott B. Maitland, Ph.D. Associate Professor Family Relations & Applied Nutrition University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 Ph: 519 824-4120 x56156 Fax: 519 766-0691 Faculty Website: http://www.family.uoguelph.ca/page.cfm?id=701 Course Websites: http://maitlands_ug.pageout.net/page.dyn/student/main/instructor_home

Jobs: University of Guelph, Department of Family Relations & Applied Nutrition - Couple & Family Therapy

Position in Couple and Family Therapy

Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition

The Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition invites applications for a tenure track associate or assistant professor position in family relations and human development to begin July 1, 2009. Responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, supervising Couple and Family Therapy clinical training, participating in strong MSc and PhD programs in Family Relations and Human Development (with MSc specialization in CFT) and building a vigorous research program.

Applicants should hold a PhD in family sciences, couple/marriage and family therapy, psychology, social work, or a related field. The successful candidate will hold Clinical Membership and Approved Supervisor or Supervisor Candidate status in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Research and teaching interests in sexuality/sex therapy and/or qualitative methodologies may be an asset.

The Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition offers undergraduate Majors in Child, Youth and Family, Adult Development Families and Wellbeing, and Applied Human Nutrition; M.Sc. programs in Family Relations and Human Development, Couple and Family Therapy and Applied Human Nutrition, and a Masters of Applied Nutrition; and PhD programs in Applied Human Nutrition and in Family Relations and Human Development. The Master's degree in Couple and Family Therapy is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). A total of eight very highly qualified students are admitted each year to this six semester program (2 years) of full-time study.

All application material, including cover letter, curriculum vitae and names of three referees, should be submitted by January 15, 2009 to Dr. Joseph Tindale, Interim Chair, Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1 (Tel: 519 824 4120, Ext. 6321; FAX: 519 766 0691). More information about the Department can be found at website: www.family.uoguelph.ca/. More information about the Couple and Family Therapy Program at: http//www.uoguelph.ca/fran/page.cfm?id=487.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Guelph is committed to an employment equity program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff. We therefore particularly encourage applications from qualified aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.

The appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.

Scott B. Maitland, Ph.D. Associate Professor Family Relations & Applied Nutrition University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 Ph: 519 824-4120 x56156 Fax: 519 766-0691 Faculty Website: http://www.family.uoguelph.ca/page.cfm?id=701 Course Websites: http://maitlands_ug.pageout.net/page.dyn/student/main/instructor_home

Jobs: University of Guelph, Department of Family Relations & Applied Nutrition - Human Sexuality

Position in Family Relations and Human Development: Human Sexuality

Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition

The Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position in family relations and human development to begin July 1, 2009. Responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, participating in strong MSc and PhD programs in Family Relations and Human Development and building a vigorous research program with an applied focus dealing with human sexuality.

Applicants should hold a PhD in family sciences, sociology, anthropology, human development, psychology or a related field. Research and teaching interests in qualitative or quantitative methods, statistics, health or applied field experience may be an asset.

The Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition offers undergraduate Majors in Child, Youth and Family, Adult Development Families and Wellbeing, and Applied Human Nutrition; M.Sc. programs in Family Relations and Human Development, Couple and Family Therapy and Applied Human Nutrition, and a Masters of Applied Nutrition; and PhD programs in Applied Human Nutrition and in Family Relations and Human Development.

All application material, including cover letter, curriculum vitae and names of three referees, should be submitted by January 15, 2009 to Dr. Joseph Tindale, Interim Chair, Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1 (Tel: 519 824 4120, Ext. 6321; FAX: 519 766 0691). More information about the Department can be found at website: www.family.uoguelph.ca/.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Guelph is committed to an employment equity program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff. We therefore particularly encourage applications from qualified aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.

The appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.

Scott B. Maitland, Ph.D. Associate Professor Family Relations & Applied Nutrition University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 Ph: 519 824-4120 x56156 Fax: 519 766-0691 Faculty Website: http://www.family.uoguelph.ca/page.cfm?id=701 Course Websites: http://maitlands_ug.pageout.net/page.dyn/student/main/instructor_home

JOBS: Tenure-track faculty position in Clinical Psychology, University Montevallo

The Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences - Psychology Program at the University of Montevallo invites applications for a tenure-track position in Clinical Psychology at the rank of assistant professor to begin in Fall 2009. Applicants should have a Ph.D., or if ABD, will have completed their degree by Fall 2009, from an APA accredited program in clinical psychology as well as demonstrated excellence in and commitment to undergraduate teaching, the ability to develop or continue a program of scholarly research/activity, and an interest in involving undergraduates in research. The area of specialization within clinical psychology is open, but the successful candidate must be able to reach a variety of undergraduate courses including: Foundations in Psychology, Psychopathology, Clinical Practices, Developmental Psychology, Health Psychology, Psychopharmacology and Psychological Testing. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, research/scholarly activit! y, professional service, and Faculty/Student collaborative research. This tenure-track position will be filled at a rank commensurate with experience by an applicant with teaching and practice experience. Psychology is one of six programs in an interdisciplinary department committed to the liberal arts and collegial cooperation. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to liberal arts education and working with other department/university programs. Review of applicants will begin October 30, 2007. For specific inquiries concerning this position, contact Dr. Jim Day, Chair, Dept. of Behavioral and Social Sciences, dayjs@montevallo.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a CV, letter of application, official college transcripts, teaching evaluations and the names and contact information for three references. Send application materials electronically at: https://jobs.montevallo.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/fra! meset/Frameset.jsp?time=1227131438909

JOBS: Tenure-track faculty positions in Human Development and Family Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison

*Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Human Development and Family Studies, UW-Madison

*Human Development and Family Studies, School of Human Ecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison is recruiting for up to three tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to begin August, 2009.

*1) Adult Development/Adulthood and Aging Focus*: Strong preference will be given to candidates with a substantive focus on adult development/adulthood and aging.

*2) Aging and Families, Integrated Faculty Appointment with Family Living Programs, University of Wisconsin, Cooperative Extension.

* *3) Infancy or Child Development/Childhood Focus*: Strong preference will be given to candidates with a substantive focus on child development/childhood.

For links to specific descriptions of the three positions: http://www.sohe.wisc.edu/hdfs/News.html

*Responsibilities*: Develop a strong research program, compete for extramural funding, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, teach and mentor undergraduate, MS and PhD students, and provide service to the department, school, university, and public. Additional responsibilities for the integrated Extension position include providing leadership in developing, implementing and evaluating research-based statewide educational programs that address issues related to aging and families.

*Qualifications*: PhD in Human Development and Family Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Social Work or a related discipline by the time that the appointment begins. Evidence of the ability to achieve excellence in a program of scholarly research, a strong potential for external funding, and a commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship are required. Consistent with the emphasis of our department, we seek scholars with a life course or ecological orientation to the study of individuals, relationships, families, and/or communities, and an interest in application (e.g., program development and evaluation, intervention, prevention, policy, community-based research). Candidates for the Extension Aging and Families position should additionally have demonstrated or show strong potential for leadership in research-based educational outreach.

*Application*: Send a cover letter describing your qualifications for the position(s), program of research, and teaching interests; curriculum vita; representative publications; and at least three letters of reference to: Dr. Linda Roberts, Human Development and Family Studies, 1430 Linden Dr., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706 (email: hdfs@mail.sohe.wisc.edu; telephone: 608.263.2381). The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. Women and persons of color are especially encouraged to apply.

*Deadline*: Apply as soon as possible and to ensure consideration, no later than January 15, 2009. / Note: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality/

Tuesday, November 04, 2008

INFO: For Division 20 members-- Presidential vote-- APA

Dear Division 20 member,

While we in the U.S. are thinking about the national elections, there is another election going on that I would like you to vote in, if you haven’t already. The APA presidential ballots have been mailed and are also available for online voting. If you haven’t cast your ballot yet, I urge you to do so as it is the only APA election in which membership directly votes. Please exercise your membership right by casting this ballot today.

Michael Marsiske and I are jointly endorsing Ron Rozensky for this election. The reasons are stated by Michael, below, in a letter he forwarded to me. I totally concur with Michael’s statement and wish to add that in the 8 years I have known Ron through APA governance in his service as Council Rep and Board member, he has demonstrated a great appreciation for the complex issues facing the organization. Pertinent to Division 20, Ron also has taken positions that have benefited aging individuals, particularly focusing on health care needs. However, at a broader level, as stated by Michael, Ron has been a real voice of reason in the dialogue between science and practice.

Thank you for reading this email and if you have questions, please contact Michael or me and we will be happy to provide more information.

Best,

Susan

Here is Michael’s statement:

From 2000-2007, Ron Rozensky served as Chair of the Department in which I work (Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Florida). In the role, and since then as a colleague, he has been personally supportive of me. Although my positive views of him are not "independent and objective", I nonethless believe that he would serve APA and Division 20 well if elected as APA President. As I wrote last year, I do believe, within APA, that Ron really is the right candidate. The historical tensions with APA, between "science and practice" have not (to my knowledge) abated. In recent years, "science" has effectively banded together to promote excellent prestige candidates (e.g., Sternberg, Halpern, Seligman)...but in so doing some in the "practice" constituency have felt disenfranchised. In addition, for Division 20, science-practice is not a dichotomy but a partnership, as we work with Section II/Division 12 to further geropsychology. I believe that Ron has embraced the science-practice synthesis, and he may be invaluable in bridging constituencies in APA. Honestly, I'm not sure we have had too many "bridge building" candidates. Ron is NOT a scientist (in the sense that he has not had a funded or prolific program of research). But he has overseen (for seven years) an academic department with substantial NIH funding (which grew above the rate of the NIH budget doubling, and continues to grow) and productivity, and one which was rated in the top-20 of programs in its' class (i.e., Clinical) in US News and World Report. He also oversaw the clinical psychology service for University of Florida. What this means is that he has a keen understanding of both academic psychology and institutional practice. Ron has spent relatively less time (but some, not recently) in private practice, but I think he has some connection to that. He has also been active in APA's educational affairs, and has thereby shown a strong willingness to work for APA's educational mission. Ron's personal statement in response to Division 20 questions elucidates the ways in which--programmatically and personally--he has been supportive of aging research and scholarship. His own avocation is as "Health Psychologist". As our partnership with the Health Psychology division evinces, the focus on psychological antecedents, consequences, and interventions in chronic disease can be a key area of overlap with aging-focused scientists. Ron has consulted for some time with a private foundation interested in incontinence work. While Chair at UF, Ron personally oversaw the hiring of several faculty with aging interests, he supported our participation in "aging organizational" activities, and he provided the departmental infrastructure for our NIA-funded T32 grant in aging. In this year's crop of candidates, I also believe most Division 20 faculty will find that he really is the only one with research-relevant credentials (having overseen a Research I academic department for many years), and his focus is the most closely aligned with aging. I think he would be a good President for Division 20. Michael -- Michael Marsiske, Ph.D., Associate Professor Department of Clinical and Health Psychology University of Florida PO Box 100165 101 S. Newell Dr., Rm 3151 Gainesville, FL 32610-0165 (352) 273-5097 (Office phone) (352) 273-5098 (Lab phone) (801) 720-5897 (Fax) marsiske@phhp.ufl.edu (E-mail) http://www.phhp.ufl.edu/marsiskelab/ (Web site)


-- Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology 611 Tobin Hall University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst MA 01003 413-545-4306 (O) 413-545-0996 (F) http://people.umass.edu/swhitbo

Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology 611 Tobin Hall University of Massachusetts Amherst MA 01003 413-545-4306 (O) 413-545-0996 (F) http://people.umass.edu/swhitbo

FUNDING: Grants Available for Scientific Conferences, Deadline December 1, 2008

Grants Available for Scientific Conferences, Proposals Invited

The APA Science Directorate is currently seeking proposals for research conferences in psychology. The purpose of this program is to promote the exchange of important new contributions and approaches in scientific psychology. Over 100 conference grants have been awarded to date. The next deadline for applications is December 1, 2008.

Grant money ranging from $500 to $20,000 is available for each scientific conference. Proposals will be considered using such formats as “add-a-day” conferences ($500-$3,000 available), “stand alone” conferences ($5,000-$20,000 available), and festschrifts ($5,000-$20,000 available). APA is also open to innovative ways of holding conferences. The conference must be additionally supported by the host institution with direct funds, in-kind support, or a combination of the two. Please note that a detailed budget including institutional support is required for application.

Conference proposals must meet the following eligibility requirements:

· One of the primary organizers must be a member of APA.

· Only academic institutions accredited by a regional body may apply. Independent research institutions must provide evidence of affiliation with an accredited institution. Joint proposals from cooperating institutions are encouraged.

· Conferences may be held only in the United States, its possessions, or Canada.

· APA governance groups, APA Divisions and other related entities are not eligible for funding under this program.

Conference proceedings and presentation materials (including electronic presentations) must be submitted to APA within three months after the date the conference is held. APA will hold the conference proceedings for three years. If a book has not been published by APA or another publisher within the three-year holding period, APA will place the conference proceedings in PsycEXTRA.

Seventy-five percent of funds will be distributed to grantees prior to the conference, and the remaining twenty-five percent will be released following the conference and after the submission of a final financial report detailing conference expenditures equal to or exceeding Grantee’s proposed total budget.

For more information on review criteria, proposal contents, and budget guidelines, please refer to the APA website at http://www.apa.org/science/confer2.html or contact Rachel Martin at (202) 336-5918 or rmartin@apa.org

PROPOSAL DEADLINE: December 1, 2008

Please mail proposals to:

APA Science Directorate

750 First Street, NE

Attn: Scientific Conferences Proposals

Washington, DC 20002-4242

Rachel Martin

Manager Conferences and Outreach

Science Directorate

American Psychological Association

750 First Street NE

Washington, DC 20002-4242

(202)-336-5918 (voice)

(202)-336-5953 (fax)

rmartin@apa.org

Monday, November 03, 2008

STUDENTS: North Carolina State University

Dear Division 20 Colleagues: We are seeking qualified applicants for our graduate program in Lifespan Developmental Psychology at North Carolina State University, and we would appreciate your assistance in bringing our program to the attention of potential students. The program as well as the Department of Psychology has an active and growing group of faculty who are interested in adult development and aging, with particular strengths in the examination of the intersection between emotion, social cognition, and everyday cognitive functioning. Students in the program obtain a strong grounding in theory, research, and methodology in Lifespan Development, and are supported through graduate research and teaching assistantships. The Lifespan Development program is one of the constituent members of the Center for Developmental Science, and it maintains an affiliation with the UNC-system-wide Institute on Aging. Interested students are encouraged to find out more about our program at: http://psychology.chass.ncsu.edu/psd/index.html. NCSU is located in Raleigh, NC. which is consistently rated as one of the best places to live in the US: http://www.raleighnc.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_306_202_0_43/http;/pt03/DIG_Web_Content/category/Resident/Raleigh_At_A_Glance/About_Raleigh/Cat-2CA-2007423-142554-Raleigh_Recognition__Rec.html For more information, please contact the program coordinator (Tom Hess­919-515-1729; thomas_hess@ncsu.edu) or any of the program faculty. Primary program faculty and interests: Jason C. Allaire: older adults' cognitive and everyday functioning; cognitive variability; cognitive training, health and cognition. (jason_allaire@ncsu.edu) Lynne E. Baker-Ward: cognitive development in childhood; development of autobiographical memory and narrative competence; children's testimony in legal settings. (lynne_baker_ward@ncsu.edu) Daniel Grühn: socio-emotional development in adulthood and aging; emotional reactivity, memory and emotions, psychophysiological assessment, and health. (Daniel_Gruehn@ncsu.edu) Amy G. Halberstadt: socio-emotional development; family experience and expression of emotion; parental beliefs about children's emotions; children's impact on parents; children's affective social competence; gender-role influences on social and emotional development through the lifespan. (amy_halberstadt@ncsu.edu) Thomas M. Hess: social cognition in adulthood; memory and aging in context, including stereotype threat and affective influences; decision making and aging. (thomas_hess@ncsu.edu) Shevaun D. Neupert: daily stressors and their associations with affect, physical health, and memory across the adult lifespan; psychosocial and socio-demographic differences in reactivity to stressors; statistical techniques and methods for examining change and intra-individual variability. (shevaun_neupert@ncsu.edu) Affiliated faculty with interests in aging: Christopher B. Mayhorn: aging; applied cognition; human-computer interaction. (chris_mayhorn@ncsu.edu) Anne Collins McLaughlin: age-related differences in learning; training for older adults; cognitive ergonomics. (anne_mclaughlin@ncsu.edu)

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JOBS: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2009.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or ABD status in cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach some combination of the following undergraduate courses (listed in order of importance): research methods and statistics, sensation and perception, cognitive psychology, physiological psychology, capstone seminar in psychology, introductory psychology.

Preferred applicants will also demonstrate promise for a high-quality research program, a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, and a strong commitment to a collegial environment. Responsibilities will also include supervising student research and serving on departmental, school and university committees.

The Department of Psychology seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber. The School of Education is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.

Applications must include a letter of application, vita, contact information for three references, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, and three letters of recommendation. Send application to Dr. Laura Pawlow, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1121. For more information, contact Laura Pawlow at (618) 650-2608 or lpawlow@siue.edu. File review will begin after 12/8/2008 and continue until the position is filled.

The University currently has more than 13,500 students and is situated in a park-like campus only 20 miles from downtown St. Louis, MO. The Department is one of the largest in the University and features high quality undergraduate, master's, and specialist degree programs. For further information, visit http://www.siue.edu/PSYCHOLOGY. Salary for the position is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

SIUE is a state university – benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants may be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment. As an affirmative action employer, SIUE offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, creed or religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability.

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Sunday, November 02, 2008

INFO: Seeking help for the membership committee

Hello everyone, We have charted an ambitious course to enhance our membership in APA Division 20. The current chair (Joe Gaugler) is looking for anyone who would be willing to help out! This not only would be helpful to our great division, but it could serve as valuable service/professional experience for junior faculty, graduate students, or others willing to assist. If you have questions or would like to know more, please contact Joe Gaugler (email and phone numbers in the signature box below). Thanks! Joe Chair, Division 20 Membership Committee _____________________ Joseph E. Gaugler, Ph.D. Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Center on Aging Coordinator of Research Initiatives, Center for Gerontological Nursing University of Minnesota 6-153 Weaver-Densford Hall,1331 308 Harvard Street S.E. Minneapolis, MN 55455 Phone: 612-626-2485 Cell Phone: 651-605-5611 Email: gaug0015@umn.edu Fax: 612-625-7180 http://www.nursing.umn.edu/FacultyandStaff/GauglerJoseph.html _____________________ Electronic messages can be misdirected or intercepted by unintended parties. The University of Minnesota can not and does not guarantee the confidentiality of messages sent over the Internet. Messages sent to or received from work e-mail accounts also may be monitored or viewed by your employer. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the information.