FUNDING: Letters of Intent Due Nov 7, Impact of The Purpose Prize

Dear APA Division 20 members,

My name is Cal Halvorsen and I'm the research manager at Encore.org, the new name for Civic Ventures. I am contacting you to let you know about our newest research project to evaluate the impact of our flagship program, The Purpose Prize. (To learn more about The Prize, visit www.encore.org/prize.)

The Prize, now in its seventh year, is the nation's only large-scale investment in people over 60 who are combining their passion and experience for the social good. Although there have been some previous studies on The Prize, we are now interested in conducting research that measures the accumulated impact of The Prize over the life of the program. We have released a Call for Letters of Intent, which you can view by visiting the following webpage: www.encore.org/files/PrizeResearchLOI.pdf

The three-page maximum Letters of Intent are due by Wednesday, November 7, by 5 p.m. Eastern. A more detailed timeline and description of the work is in the document.

Please forward this Call for Letters of Intent to anyone who might be interested in applying. If you have any questions about the process, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. With warm regards,

Cal Halvorsen, MSW
Project and Research Manager
Encore.org
(202) 642-5854
chalvorsen@encore.org

JOB: Experimental Psychology at University of Montevallo

The Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences-Psychology Program at the University of Montevallo invites applications for a tenure-track position in Experimental Psychology at the rank of assistant professor to begin in Fall 2013. Applicants should have a Ph.D., or if ABD, will have completed their degree by Fall 2013, from an APA accredited program in 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 inresearch. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and be able to teach a variety of undergraduate courses such as: Foundations in Psychology, Lifespan Development, Statistics, and Death and Dying. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, research/scholarly activity, professional service, and Faculty/Student collaborative research. The University of Monte!
vallo is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC). With an enrollment of approximately 3000, UM is Alabama's public liberal arts university, offering baccalaureate and master's degree programs with an emphasis on high quality education and innovative teaching with a strong campus-wide emphasis on undergraduate research. Adjacent to Birmingham, in one of the nation's fastest growing counties, Montevallo provides an attractive lifestyle in a moderateclimate with ready access to metropolitan and recreational opportunities. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, selected reprints, and at least three letters of recommendation to Dr. Kristen Gilbert at https://jobs.montevallo.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50866.

JOBS: School of Psychology, University of Exeter, UK

Post: Lecturers in Psychology Location: College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Exeter, UK Deadline: November 15, 2012

Lecturers in Psychology (Education and Research)
Job reference: P00030
Application closing date: 15/11/2012
Location: College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Exeter, UK
Salary: £31,948 - £39,257 per annum

The University of Exeter has been named University of the Year in The Sunday Times University Guide 2013 and has now risen to 7th place in The Sunday Times league table. In the 2012 NSS we are ranked 6th out of all 'full service' universities, and have just joined the Russell Group of leading research-intensive institutions. During the course of the next 12 months we will be building on our very considerable strengths with a further round of academic appointments and as part of this campaign, the College of Life and Environmental Sciences is now seeking to appoint up to three Lecturers in Psychology who will contribute to extending the research profile of
Psychology at Exeter.

Candidates with an outstanding research profile in any area that will complement and extend our world-leading research in Psychology are invited to apply. However we are especially looking to recruit researchers who complement our existing strengths in mood disorders research; social, environmental and organisational psychology; cognitive psychology, and animal behaviour. We are particularly keen to encourage applications from candidates who can bridge between our areas of research strength and who can contribute to research on behaviour change at an individual, organisational or societal level.

The successful applicant will hold a PhD in Psychology area and have an independent, internationally-recognised research programme in an active field of Psychology research related or complementary to existing Exeter strengths. He/she will be able to demonstrate the following qualities and characteristics; a strong record in attracting research funding, or demonstrable potential to attract such funding, teamwork skills to work in collaboration with existing group members, an active and supportive approach to inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research that will help to foster interactions and links both within the University and externally, the attitude and ability to engage in continuous professional development, the aptitude to develop familiarity with a variety of strategies to promote and assess learning and enthusiasm for delivering undergraduate programmes.

Applicants are encouraged to contact the Head of Psychology, Prof Mark Levine (tel: +44-(0)1392-726448, e-mail: M.Levine@exeter.ac.uk) or Prof Manuela Barreto (tel: +44-(0)1392-722674, e-mail: M.Barreto@exeter.ac.uk) to discuss the posts further. You may also wish to consult our web site at http://psychology.exeter.ac.uk/index.html for further details of the Psychology Department and the College.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification document: http://www.admin.ex.ac.uk/personnel/jobs/P00030.pdf
Interviews are expected to take place in the week commencing 10 December 2012.

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive about Disabled People'. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

 

Manuela Barreto

Professor Social and Organisational Psychology

Leader of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Strategy theme “Individual and Social Change”

College of Life and Environmental Sciences

University of Exeter

m.barreto@exeter.ac.uk

(+44-0)1392-722674

http://psychology.exeter.ac.uk/staff/index.php?web_id=Manuela_Barreto

www.manuelabarreto.com

 

STUDENTS: PhD Program in Applied Developmental Sciences at Colorado State University

Dear Colleague:

 

We would like to ask for your assistance in passing along information about our program to any undergraduate or Master’s level students who are currently exploring opportunities for doctoral degree programs, and who have an interest in adult development and aging.

 

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Colorado State University has a newly formed PhD program in Applied Developmental Sciences, and an ongoing Master’s program in Family and Developmental Studies.  We are currently accepting applications from students who want to pursue graduate studies with a focus on adult development and aging, either at the Master’s or PhD level.

 

Our program provides strong mentoring, excellent research training, and a positive and energetic learning environment with collegial faculty-student relations. The faculty who specialize in adult development and aging are (in alphabetical order):

 

Allison Bielak – Dr. Bielak’s research focuses on the differentiation between normal and pathological changes in adulthood, and how lifestyle factors such as physical, social, and cognitive activities may influence cognitive changes with age.  She is also interested in how moment-to-moment fluctuations in cognitive speed relates to cognitive ability, health and possible dementia prediction.  Dr. Bielak’s research lab is the Healthy Cognitive Aging Lab, which can be visited at http://www.hcal.cahs.colostate.edu/

Allison.Bielak@ColoState.edu

 

Manfred Diehl – Dr. Diehl’s research focuses, broadly speaking, on social-emotional development across the adult lifespan. His research includes work on risk and resilience factors in coping with daily stress, the development of coping and emotion regulation strategies across the adult lifespan, and aspects of self-concept development in adulthood. A new area of research focuses on how adults become aware of their own aging and how this awareness is linked to preparations for healthy and successful aging.  Dr. Diehl’s research lab is the Adult Development and Aging ProjecT (ADAPT) lab, which can be visited at http://www.adapt.cahs.colostate.edu/ 

Manfred.Diehl@ColoState.edu

 

Christine Fruhauf – Dr. Fruhauf’s research focuses on aging families including grandparenting and family caregiving. Her work includes grandparents rearing grandchildren, grandparent and adult grandchild relationships, GLBT grandparenting, young adult caregivers, and the impact of respite care on caregivers’ depressive symptoms. She also applies Community-Based Participatory Research methods to her work. Christine.Fruhauf@ColoState.edu

 

Interested students can contact any faculty member in our department for questions regarding our program, funding opportunities, and ongoing research projects.

 

Applications are due January 2, 2013.  Go to our departmental website for more information: http://www.hdfs.cahs.colostate.edu/

 

Colorado State University is located in Fort Collins, an hour’s drive north of Denver.  Situated on the front range of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins has excellent schools, outstanding recreational opportunities, and a sunny climate.  With a population of approximately 150,000, the city has been listed by several national publications as one of the best places to live in the United States.

 

 

CONFERENCES: 2013 Dallas Aging and Cognition Conference -Poster submission by December 1, 2012

The 2013 Dallas Aging and Cognition Conference (Dallas ACC), sponsored by the Center for Vital Longevity at the University of Texas at Dallas, will be held January 26–28, 2013 at the Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas. The theme of this year's conference is "Predicting Successful and Unsuccessful Aging: Early Neural Markers of Decline and Disease.” 

                                                 

Conference organizers Dr. Denise C. Park and Dr. Michael D. Rugg, co-directors of the Center for Vital Longevity, welcome all interested scientists and graduate students.

 

Poster submissions are welcome from all research areas relating to the cognitive neuroscience of aging. The poster submission deadline is December 1, 2012.

 

For more information about Dallas ACC 2013, including a list of distinguished speakers, registration and accommodation details, and poster submission information, please visit the main conference web page at http://vitallongevity.utdallas.edu/dacc2013

 

 

 

 

April Norambuena

Center for Vital Longevity

The University of Texas at Dallas

1600 Viceroy Drive, Suite 800

Dallas, Texas 75235

april@utdallas.edu

972-883-3200

 

INFO: Doctoral Research Training at UF. Please share with prospective students!

Doctoral Research Training at the University of Florida

Psychology of Adult Development and Aging

 

The University of Florida, through the Department of Psychology currently has a strong group of faculty mentors in the Psychology of Adult Development and Aging. Our unique program combines multidisciplinary exposure with strong disciplinary grounding in lifespan psychology. Feel free to contact any of the mentors below for further information! We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Key aspects of the program:

 

·      Highly collaborative and collegial environment

·      Active, responsible and responsive mentoring

·      Bi-weekly Developmental colloquium series with focus on professional development

·      Graduate Certificate in Gerontology option in addition to Ph.D.

·      Funding: all students  receive funded teaching assistantships and full tuition support

 

Additional financial support includes eligibility for:

 

·      Year-round  NIA research funding and tuition support (T32; renewal award pending)

·      UF Presidential Awards, and Grinter Awards, for incoming doctoral students

·      Goldman One-year dissertation fellowship

·      Goldman annual student research scholarships; Goldman summer research funding

·      Research assistantships through grant-funded faculty

·      Travel awards to present your research at national and international conferences

·      Gerber Annual Developmental research award for best student paper or poster

 

The University of Florida is a premier research university located in a community with excellent quality of life. We invite prospective doctoral students to join our energetic and enthusiastic group. The Psychology doctoral program is detailed at http://www.psych.ufl.edu. Available faculty mentors in adult development and aging include:

 

§   LISE ABRAMS (abrams@ufl.edu; www.psych.ufl.edu/~abrams) Language production, comprehension, and memory retrieval

• SUSAN BLUCK (bluck@ufl.edu; www.psych.ufl.edu/lifestorylab) Social cognition; autobiographical memory, the life story, wisdom
• NATALIE EBNER (natalie.ebner@ufl.edu; www.psych.ufl.edu/~ebner) Socioemotional and cognitive aging; Emotion-motivation-cognition interactions across the lifespan
• MICHAEL MARSISKE (marsiske@ufl.edu; www.marsiskelab.phhp.ufl.edu) Clinical-health psychology; Cognition & everyday competence, natural & intervention-guided change processes in cognition
• ROBIN WEST (rwest@geron.ufl.edu; www.psych.ufl.edu/west) Memory training, everyday memory, and memory beliefs

 Also visit the website of our partner department:

Clinical and Health Psychology, www.phhp.ufl.edu/chp 

 

JOBS: Developmental Psychology at California State University at Long Beach

The Department of Psychology, California State University, Long Beach announces a tenure-track position in Developmental Psychology at the Assistant Professor level to begin in Fall 2013. Requirements include a completed Ph.D. by the time of appointment; specialized training in Developmental Psychology; evidence of effective teaching at the college level; evidence of scholarly research and publication; and a commitment to and/or experience in educating a diverse student population.  Duties include teaching in specialty area, conducting research that incorporates students, and service to the department, college, university, and community. For complete position description with details on Minimum and Desired Qualifications, Duties, Required Documentation, etc, see  https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2061 .  Application review begins November 7, 2012.

INFO: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Stress and Health Disparities Working Group

From: DiSandro, Patty [mailto:pedisandro@apa.org]

 

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Stress and Health Disparities

 

The American Psychological Association, as part of its strategic initiative on health disparities, is soliciting nominations for a Working Group on stress and health disparities. The Association is especially interested in researchers, practitioners, and educators who are knowledgeable about stress-related factors that influence the health and well-being of individuals from health disparity population groups, particularly racial/ethnic minority, low income, disability, and LGBT communities.  Stress associated with health conditions such as obesity, substance use, depression and anxiety disorders, trauma, and violence is of interest.

 

Goals of the working group include: (1) summarize major findings on the role of stress in health disparities including information on the biopsychosocial mechanisms through which stress affects different health outcomes and information on potential moderators of these effects including biological, interpersonal and environmental factors; (2)  identify evidence-based/effective interventions that address  stress,   (3) identify strategies to effectively disseminate information on evidence-based programs/best practices on stress assessment, prevention, and treatment to psychologists, other health professionals, students, and consumers,  and (4) recommend actions needed to implement effective stress awareness, prevention, and treatment  programs and policies.

 

Working group members are required to attend one in-person meeting in Washington, DC, with meeting-related expenses reimbursed by APA. Members will primarily communicate via conference calls and email to accomplish the working group’s tasks.   It is anticipated that two years of service will be required for this work to be completed.

 

Candidates for the working group should be well-versed in the literature on stress in underserved and vulnerable populations.   Candidates are asked to submit (1) a letter indicating their willingness to serve and detailing their particular expertise on the issue, and (2) a current CV, no later than November 7, 2012.  Individuals from under-represented and/diverse populations are especially encouraged to apply.  Materials should be sent to Patty DiSandro via email, pedisandro@apa.org.

 

 

 

Patricia DiSandro | Program Coordinator Health Disparities Initiative Public Interest Directorate American Psychological Association 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242 Tel: 202-336-6039  |  Fax: 202-336-6040 email: pedisandro@apa.org  | website: http://www.apa.org/topics/health-disparities/initiative.aspx
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AWARDS: Division 20 Postdoc & Student Travel Awards to APA

Dear Division 20 colleagues,
 
The 2013 APA Annual Convention Call for Proposals Deadline is approaching quickly (due November 16^th). Once again, Division 20 will be supporting up to three $500 Postdoc & Student Travel Awards to help defray the cost of traveling to the convention!

For postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduate students interested in competing for aTravel Award, please attach a copy of your submitted APA abstract/proposal and other materials in an email to Cory Bolkan at d20awardstu@gmail.com by November 16th, 2012. All post-doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate students who are first-author on a submission are eligible to apply.

Please be sure to pass this information along to all interested postdocs and graduate/undergraduate students. More detailed information about these Travel Awards, as well as all other available D20 awards, will soon be updated on the D20 web site: http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu/

We look forward to receiving your applications for this travel award and seeing you at the 2013 APA Convention in Honolulu, Hawaii!
 
Sincerely,
 
Cory Bolkan & Karen Roberto                                      

D20 Awards Committee Chair and Co-Chair                

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Cory Bolkan, Ph.D

Assistant Professor
Department of Human Development
Washington State University Vancouver
14204 Salmon Creek Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98686-9600
Tel: 360-546-9336      

Fax: 360-546-9076
Email: bolkan@wsu.edu

INFO: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Health Disparities in Boys & Men

From: DiSandro, Patty [mailto:pedisandro@apa.org]

 

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Health Disparities in Boys and Men

 

The American Psychological Association as part of its strategic initiative on health disparities is soliciting nominations for a Working Group on health disparities in boys and men.  Males from low socioeconomic backgrounds and racial/ethnic minority populations, in particular, experience poorer health, are more likely to engage in high risk behaviors, and are less likely to engage in behaviors that promote good health.  The Association is interested in researchers, practitioners and educators who are knowledgeable about the health and well-being of boys and men from underserved communities, especially factors related to stress,   substance use, trauma and violence, and interventions effective with males.  The major goals of the working group are to prepare a review of evidence-based interventions and policies effective in improving the health and well-being of boys and men from health priority populations (e.g., racial/ethnic minority, low SES) and to develop an action plan for the Association to increase psychology’s awareness of and involvement in efforts to improve the health and quality of life of vulnerable boys and men.

 

Working group members are required to attend one in-person meeting in Washington, DC, with meeting-related expenses reimbursed by APA. Members will primarily communicate via conference calls and email to accomplish the working group’s tasks.   It is anticipated that two years of service will be required for this work to be completed.

 

Candidates for the working group should be well-versed in the literature on boys and men from underserved populations. Candidates are asked to submit (1) a letter indicating their willingness to serve and detailing their particular expertise on the issue, and (2) a current CV, no later than November 7, 2012.  Individuals from under-represented and/diverse populations are especially encouraged to apply.  Materials should be sent to Patty DiSandro via email, pedisandro@apa.org.

 

 

Patricia DiSandro | Program Coordinator Health Disparities Initiative Public Interest Directorate American Psychological Association 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242 Tel: 202-336-6039  |  Fax: 202-336-6040 email: pedisandro@apa.org  | website: http://www.apa.org/topics/health-disparities/initiative.aspx
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INFO: New Online Fellows Application

APA’s New Online Fellows Application Platform

Beginning September, 27, 2012, the process to apply to be an APA Fellow is now done via the APA Online Fellows Application Platform. This new system will allow nominees, endorsers and division fellows chairs to submit all required documents online.

The online system will replace the previous, paper-based process and all fellows applications must be added to the system to be considered by the Fellows Committee. The next deadline for fellow’s chairs to submit nominee applications is February 11, 2013. Please visit the Fellows webpage for more information and to access the new online system:

http://www.apa.org/membership/fellows/index.aspx

If you need help or have any questions, please contact Sonja Wiggins in APA’s Central Office at 800-374-2721 (ext. 5590) or email swiggins@apa.org.

 

 

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INFO: Special issue of RHD on Military Service in the Lifecourse

 

 

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A Special Issue of Research in Human Development

 

Military Service in the Life Course: Implications for Later-Life Health and Well-Being

 

Avron Spiro III & Richard A. Settersten, Jr.

Guest Editors

 

This Special Issue features a unique series of articles that explore the long-term impact of potentially traumatic experiences in early life, focusing on the post-combat lives of veterans of several 20^th century wars. In a world where there are more veterans than ever before, their voices are an essential guide to the effects – positive and negative – of being a veteran upon individuals and societies.

 

CONTENTS

 

Introduction: Implications of Military Service for Later-Life Health and Well-Being

Avron Spiro III & Richard A. Settersten, Jr.

 

Does Wartime Captivity Affect Later-life Mental Health? A Study of Vietnam-Era Repatriated Prisoners of War

Crystal L. Park, Anica Pless Kaiser, Avron Spiro, Daniel W. King, & Lynda A. King

 

Women Vietnam Veterans: Do PTSD Symptoms Mediate Effects of Warzone Service on Health?

Anica Pless Kaiser, Avron Spiro, Lewina Onyi Lee, & Jeanne Mager Stellman

 

Distress and Resilience after Cancer in Veterans

Allison L. Jahn, Levi Herman, Jennifer Schuster, Aanand Naik, & Jennifer Moye

 

Men’s Appraisals of Their Military Experiences in World War II: A 40-Year Perspective  

Richard A. Settersten, Jr., Jack Day, Glen H. Elder, Jr., & Robert J. Waldinger

 

For more information, contact Carolyn Aldwin, RHD Editor.

 

Carolyn M. Aldwin, Ph.D.

Professor, Human Development & Family Sciences

Director, Gerontology Program

Editor, Research in Human Development

Past President, APA Division 20

424 Waldo Hall

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR  97331

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STUDENTS: NEW Joint Doctoral Program in Adult Development & Aging

STUDENTS: NEW Joint Doctoral Program in Adult Development & Aging

 

The University of Akron and Cleveland State University are currently recruiting students for our new joint Doctoral Program in Adult Development & Aging.  Psychology (or related) undergraduate majors or individuals who have a Master's degree interested in pursuing doctoral training in basic and/or applied research in Adult Development & Aging are encouraged to apply.    

 

Interdisciplinary and Intercollegiate Opportunities

¨      Students will have the opportunity to work with multiple faculty members across two different universities, giving them a broader base of training in the ever-growing area of basic and applied aging research.

¨      Faculty include core and ancillary members who have a vast array of research interests that fall under the following topics:

o   Social and emotional functioning;

o   Mental health issues;

o   Neuropsychological functioning;

o   Language & Cognitive changes;

o   Biopsychological changes; &

o   Psychosocial interventions for older adults.

 

Purpose of the Program is to Train Researchers to:

1)      become experts in the subject of cognitive and behavioral functioning in adulthood and aging;

2)      convey existing knowledge through teaching and generate new knowledge through basic and applied research; &

3)      become involved with communities in addressing social issues related to aging.

 

Financial Information

Graduate and teaching assistantships are available that include tuition support and a stipend during the academic year.

 

Degree Requirements

¨      Students are required to take courses at both CSU and UA.

¨      Completion of 94 credit hours.

¨      Successful completion of written and oral comprehensive exams.

¨      Completion of a master's thesis and dissertation describing and interpreting results from student's research project.

 

Application Requirements

¨      Applications are due January 15th (for both institutions).

¨      Applicants can apply to either The University of Akron or Cleveland State University.

¨      Applicants should send: transcripts, GRE scores, 3 letters of recommendation, and a personal letter discussing their research interests.

For More Information

¨      For more information please contact Toni Bisconti, Ph.D. at tb33@uakron.edu or Katherine Judge, Ph.D. at k.judge46@csuohio.edu.

JOBS: Columbia University, Center for Decision Sciences

Columbia University's Center for Decision Sciences (CDS) anticipates
hiring a postdoctoral fellow for a period of a minimum one year with
an immediate start date. The position includes a full time salary and
health benefits, starting as early as October 15th, 2012 and
continuing until January 31st, 2014, with the possibility of renewal.

The main responsibility will be to carry out research related to
cognition and memory with an emphasis on decision-making and the
construction of preferences across the lifespan, under the supervision
of Professors Eric Johnson and Elke Weber. This position is open to
candidates with behavioral research experience, data analysis and
modeling skills (particularly structural equation models), and
training in cognitive psychology or a related discipline, who have
recently earned their PhD or who are expecting their doctorate in
2013, on a topic relevant to the psychology of decision making broadly
defined. Training in neuropsychology as well as neuroscience and fMRI
research would be a particularly valuable skill. Additionally
experience with health- and cognitive function screening of older
adults and experience with on-line research is also a plus.

The candidate should have experience with running complex structural
equation models, factor analysis, and multiple group invariance
testing. Experience using Mplus is useful and experience with R is
critical. Knowledge of cognitive aging research, especially the
distinction between fluid and crystallized intelligence, is desirable.

To apply, please send a CV, two letters of recommendation, reprints of
published papers, and a cover letter describing your research
interests. In your cover letter, please describe your research
expertise, data analysis and modeling skills, neuropsychological and
neuroscience skills, and computer skills (including any experience
with online research).

Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the
position is filled. Electronic applications (all parts as attachments
to a single email) should be submitted to
zeynep@decisionsciences.columbia.edu.

Columbia University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer

JOBS: Assistant/Associate Professor of HDFS, Penn State Univ.

Adult Development and Aging - Assistant/Associate Professor of HDFS
The Pennsylvania State University

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) in the College of Health and Human Development at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We seek a faculty colleague whose research focuses on adult development and aging, and who uses methods either of prevention science or family studies. The candidate's interests should focus broadly on understanding and building a basis for the enhancement of physical and/or psychological health. Substantive focus of research includes, but is not limited to emotions and emotional regulation, engagement in work or volunteer activities, quality of life, social networks, family relationships and support, stress processes, biological mechanisms, and health behaviors. Applicants should demonstrate a clear program of research, strong publication record, and the potential to obtain external funding. Responsibilities include teaching both un!
dergraduate and graduate level courses as well as directing theses/dissertations.

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (www.hhdev.psu.edu/HDFS/) administers graduate and undergraduate research programs focused on individual development from infancy through old age, on family structure and dynamics, on the impact of social/cultural contexts on development and family functioning, and on the design and evaluation of intervention methods to promote development. The Department`s multidisciplinary faculty includes expertise in developmental, clinical and health psychology, sociology, demography, education, and methodology. An earned doctorate in the behavioral or social sciences and the promise of outstanding scholarly accomplishments are required. The successful candidate will also be an affiliate of the Penn State Center for Healthy Aging (healthyaging.psu.edu/). This center examines how social, psychological and biological processes contribute to development of successful aging and enhance productive life.

Review of applications and nominations will begin immediately and continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae and supporting information (e.g., reprints, preprints, letters from three references) to:

Adult Development Search Committee
Department of HDFS
211 Henderson South
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802

or by e-mail to Donna Bitner, Administrative Support Coordinator, at drb7@psu.edu.

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


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Lynn M. Martire, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Human Development & Family Studies
Penn State University
114-J Henderson Building
University Park, PA 16802
(voice) 814.865.7374
(FAX) 814.863.9423

Faculty Affiliate, Penn State Center for Healthy Aging
http://healthyaging.psu.edu

CONFERENCES: Seeking reviewers of APA Division 20 submissions

Calling All APA Division 20 Conference Reviewers

Want to get involved in our upcoming Conference happenings?

Join us in reviewing submission abstracts!

If you are interested in getting involved, or have been a reviewer and

would like to do it again, please contact Program Chairs:

Joann Montepare (jmontepare@lasell.edu) or Jamila Bookwala (bookwalj@lafayette.edu).

2013 American Psychological Association Convention

Honolulu, Hawaii

July 31 – August 4, 2013

JOBS: Two positions at Iowa State University

Iowa State University, College of Human Sciences, Department of Human Development and Family Studies Openings

 

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) in the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for two tenured/tenure track faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank, beginning August 2013. The areas of expertise are open but candidates whose research and teaching is in the area of research methodology (advanced quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods), life-span development, and family health are particularly encouraged to apply. The department seeks innovative and enthusiastic colleagues who will enhance synergies in the department, who are dedicated to high quality research and teaching, and who are interested in joining a dynamic multidisciplinary faculty. Position responsibilities include maintaining a strong program of research, seeking external funding, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising graduate students, and contributing to the university’s land-grant mission.

 

Successful candidates will possess an earned doctorate in Human Development and Family Studies or a related field. An appointment at the rank of Associate Professor will require an established record of scholarly publications and external funding appropriate for a research university dedicated to its land-grant mission.

 

All application materials must be submitted electronically at www.iastatejobs.com.  Once on the website, search by vacancy ID #121048 and apply by clicking “Apply for this vacancy.” You will be asked to attach a letter of application addressing your qualifications for this position as well as a complete curriculum vitae. For further information, contact Dr. Peter Martin (pxmartin@iastate.edu), search committee chair.

 

Review of applications will begin November 5, 2012 and continues until the positions are filled. Iowa State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and especially seeks candidates who are interested in contributing to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and outreach.

 

 

Peter Martin, Ph.D.

Gerontology

Human Development & Family Studies

1096 LeBaron Hall

Iowa State University

Ames, IA 50010

Phone: 515-294-5186

FAX: 515-294-2502

E-mail: pxmartin@iastate.edu