JOBS: Post Doc Positions at Texas A&M

Five Postdoctoral Fellowships beginning SUMMER/FALL 2008 Texas A&M College of Medicine/Texas A&M School of Rural Public Health/Scott & White Scott & White and Texas A&M Health Science Center seek applications for its 2008/2009 class of postdoctoral fellows. Fellows will work within one of four research programs focused on the scientific study of factors that influence health and wellness throughout the life-span using multi-layered, system-wide interventions and multidimensional outcome measures. Fellows will be mentored by leading translational scientists in the fields of gerontology, behavioral and social sciences, pharmacoeconomics and women’s health. Research topics will include healthy aging, caregiving, long term care, chronic disease management, obesity prevention, community-based health & wellness, health economics and outcomes and translation of evidence-based programs and practices. The fellowship program provides multidisciplinary training and research opportunities in clinical and academic settings. Examples of available training experiences include: * Mentoring to develop independent research projects that contribute to the goals of the Institute, * Required participation in group sessions designed to lead to the submission of a research grant application * Manuscript development, * Access to a large clinic population for health services research and for clinical and translational research, * Quality improvement activities within a large regional health plan * Conduct of community-based participatory research, and * Opportunities to teach within the Texas A&M School of Rural Public Health and College of Medicine. Successful applicants will have completed a PhD or similar graduate degree by Fall 2008 in behavioral and social sciences, public health, nursing, social work, or a related field. A two-year commitment is required. Salary begins at $40,000 and is determined by experience. Health insurance and travel funds are provided. Deadline for applications will be March 31, 2008. Please include the following items with your application: Current CV 3-5 page personal statement, to include: personal background, research interests, special skills, and areas of desired development Writing sample List of up to 3 References For additional information regarding these positions, please contact: Alan B. Stevens, PhD, Director, S&W Program on Aging and Care, c/o Jason Culp, Recruiter, Scott & White Clinic, 2401 S. 31st, Temple, TX 76508. (800) 725-3627 jculp@swmail.sw.org Scott & White is an equal opportunity employer. A formal application must be completed to be considered for these positions. For more information on Scott & White, please visit our web site at: www.sw.org

INFO: Blueprint for Change Report

The Report of the Presidential Task Force on Integrated Health Care for an Aging Population convened by APA Past-President Sharon Brehm was adopted by the Council of Representatives this past weekend. The report, Blueprint for Change: Integrated Health Care for an Aging Population and additional materials can be found at: http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/blueprint.html. Task Force members were: Toni Antonucci, PhD (co-chair); Antonette Zeiss, PhD (co-chair); Gregory Hinrichsen PhD; Deborah King, PhD; Peter Lichtenberg, PhD, ABPP; Martita Lopez, PhD; and Jennifer Manly, PhD. The report will be widely disseminated to APA members, health and aging organizations nationwide, government organizations that have expressed an interest in this model of care (SAMHSA, CMS, HRSA), and to policy makers. Their will also be presentations at the APA and GSA Conventions on this topic.

The Committee on Aging and Office on Aging will continue the work of the Task Force and has secured funds from the Board of Directors to prepare three fact sheets this year targeting: 1) policymakers to make clear psychologists’ involvement in and contributions to this model of care, 2) graduate faculty and training directors to provide guidance to on how to shape and develop careers that would emphasize care for older adults in integrated settings, and 3) older adults and their families to provide information and skills to improve coordination of their care. If anyone is interested in helping to develop these fact sheets, or in spreading the word about this initiative, please let me know.

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

INFO: Teaching Resources on Diversity

The APA Task Force on Diversity Education Resources was established by APA President Gerry Koocher. The group's mission was to provide support for instructors who want to address diversity issues in their classrooms. The Task Force compiled annotated bibliographies of teaching resources, including books, book chapters, journal articles, films, websites, and other media. Topics include cross-cutting issues, such as assessment, institutional support for diversity education, instructional resources, power and privilege, and ways to encourage students from diverse backgrounds to pursue psychology as a profession. Bibliographies also were developed for specific categories such as Race/Ethnicity, Culture, International, Language, Religion, Gender/Sex, Sexual Orientation, Rural-Urban-Suburban Location, and Age. The resources were developed for teachers of psychology at the high school, undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate level. Task Force members were: Mary Kite, Ball State University, Chair; Rosemary Blieszner, Virginia Polytechnic Institute; James E. Freeman, University of Virginia; Ladonna Lewis, Glendale Community College; Jeffery Scott Mio, California State Polytechnic University; Konjit V. Page, Boston College; Marissa M. Sarabando, Memorial High School, McAllen, Texas; Linda M. Woolf, Webster College.

Website: http://teachpsych.org/diversity/ptde/index.php

JOBS: Scott & White/Texas A&M

Assistant Professor/Research Scientist Scott & White And Texas A&M College of Medicine Program on Aging and Care Scott & White and Texas A&M Health Science Center are seeking outstanding Research Scientists to join our nationally recognized Program on Aging and Care at the rank of Assistant Professor. Successful candidates will join a team of researchers conducting trials on interventions for older adults with chronic illness and their caregivers. Candidates will be expected to contribute to the goals of the program while also developing an externally-funded, independent line of intervention and health outcomes research. Collaboration with clinicians, scientists, and community organizations is expected. Applicants must have a PhD or comparable graduate degree, plus a minimum of two years research experience. The position is open to candidates with training in behavioral and social sciences, public health, health services research, nursing and related areas. Scott & White is the largest multi-specialty practice in Texas, with more than 600 physicians and research scientists who care for patients at Scott & White Memorial Hospital and Clinic in Temple and within the 19 regional clinic system networked throughout Central Texas, as well as a regional hospital in Austin, a LTACH in Temple, and others planned. Led by physicians with a commitment to patient care, education and research, Scott & White is listed among the “Top 100 Hospitals” in America in several categories, and has been listed as a Solucient Top 15 Teaching Hospital for the past three years. All staff have Texas A&M faculty appointments, commensurate with experience. The health system and medical school are investing heavily in basic, translational and clinical research, with appropriate support. Scott & White offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefit package, and a generous retirement plan. For additional information regarding these positions, please contact: Alan B. Stevens, PhD, Director, S&W Program on Aging and Care, c/o Jason Culp, Recruiter, Scott & White Clinic, 2401 S. 31st, Temple, TX 76508. (800) 725-3627 jculp@swmail.sw.org Scott & White is an equal opportunity employer. A formal application must be completed to be considered for these positions. For more information on Scott & White, please visit our web site at: www.sw.org Alan B. Stevens, PhD Professor, Department of Medicine Vernon D. Holleman-Lewis M. Rampy Centennial Chair in Gerontology Scott & White Memorial Hospital The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center 2401 South 31st. Street Temple, TX 76508 (254) 215-0452 astevens@swmail.sw.org

CONFERENCES: Pre-convention workshop at the 2008 Cognitive Aging Conference

The pre-convention workshop on methods for studying intraindividual variability by Marty Sliwinski for the 2008 Cognitive Aging Conference has reached full enrollment, and no additional registrants can be accepted. Those who have already been accepted by Marty should plan on attending the workshop on Thursday morning, April 10, 2008, at 8:45 am to pay registration fees, if applicable. Because the workshop is actually a little overbooked (in terms of size preference) we will accept no new on-site registrations for this workshop.

The planning committee for the CAC is pleased and gratified by the enthusiastic response to this new aspect of our program. Thanks to all who registered, and our apologies to anyone else who was interested who cannot be accommodated. There are plans for this workshop to be offered by Marty again at the Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America in November 2008. More information will be provided on that event at a later date.

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

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

STUDENTS: Advanced Statistical Training in Psychology for Undergrads

A unique summer program from The APA Science Directorate...

Advanced Statistical Training in Psychology (ASTP)

University of Maryland

July 12-20, 2008

This summer, the APA will hold an advanced seminar in statistics for undergraduates who plan to pursue advanced degrees in psychological research. The Advanced Statistical Training in Psychology (ASTP) program, will be an intensive, 9-day hands-on seminar in which students learn about psychological statistics and research methods in a dynamic setting that emphasizes the hands-on skills it takes to analyze and interpret real data. Much of the statistical instruction will be geared toward the use of computer-assisted statistical packages (SPSS). This intensive seminar will be co-taught by award winning instructors who have each taught graduate statistics and/or research methods at major research universities.

ASTP will target students from traditionally underrepresented groups in psychology. The definition of underrepresented groups for this program is broad. The seminar will undoubtedly include students who are members of ethnic minority groups, but it will also include first generation college students and students who have had to overcome other kinds of social, physical or economic barriers on the road to academic excellence.

ASTP will focus primarily on statistics and research methods. However, the program will also include a substantial professional socialization component, in which students will learn about important topics such as maximizing one’s chances of being admitted to graduate school and maximizing one’s chances of being happy and successful once admitted.

Participants will pay a $200 registration fee and provide for their own travel. APA will cover the cost of room, board, lectures, and labs. Financial need should not be a barrier to anyone’s participation. For those with financial need, scholarship support is available for travel as well as for the registration fee. We expect ASTP to be very competitive. Eligibility is limited to college students who will be seniors during the 2008-2009 academic year, who have firm plans to attend a graduate program in psychology after college, and who plan to pursue careers in research.

Applications are due by March 17, 2008. Visit www.apa.org/science/astp.html for more information and application instructions.

JOBS: Assistant Professor of Psychology, The City University of New York

Since area of specialization is open, this job announcement may be of interest to those specializing in the adulthood and aging.

THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK: New York City College of Technology

Psychology - Assistant Professor

Position Description and Duties The Department of Social Science at New York City College of Technology (CUNY) invites applications for three tenure-track, assistant professor positions in psychology to begin Fall 2008. CityTech, a comprehensive college offering associate and baccalaureate degrees, enrolls approximately 13,000 students and is located in downtown Brooklyn. The position requires teaching, student advisement, curriculum development, college service, and active research and scholarship. The successful applicant must demonstrate the ability to teach Introduction to Psychology as well as contribute to departmental coverage of Personnel and Organizational Psychology, Social Psychology, Developmental courses, or Personality Psychology. The position offers opportunities for interdisciplinary work and collaboration with faculty in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Professional Studies, and Technology & Design.

Qualification Requirements Candidates must have Ph.D. in hand when the appointment begins. Area of specialization is open, but a Ph.D. in Social Psychology, Personality Psychology, Developmental Psychology, or Industrial/Organizational Psychology with a strong experimental background is preferred. Teaching experience at the college level is required, and the candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to quality undergraduate teaching and learning. Experience with diverse student populations in urban settings is desired. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong potential for an active research program and scholarly activity. A cover letter indicating teaching philosophy and research interests and two letters of recommendation should be enclosed with the curriculum vitae. Review of applications will begin on February 19, 2008 and continue until the positions are filled. Send materials to:

Psychology Search Ms. Michelle Harris, N321 Director, ISR New York City College of Technology 300 Jay Street Brooklyn, NY 11201

Jean E. Kubeck, Ph.D. Department of Social Sciences Vice Chair, Institutional Review Board New York City College of Technology 300 Jay Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 1-718-260-5081