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VOLUME 1, ISSUE 5 PSYCHNEWS INTERNATIONAL August/September 1996
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SECTION E: EMPLOYMENT (1/2)
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This section is intended for listing current job openings in
positions relevant to our readers.
Submissions should be in the following format:
1) Position title, 2) Institution name, 3) Institution
location, 4) Full description, 5) 60-character line length
Send job postings to: pni@badlands.nodak.edu
Donna Tabish, Employment Editor
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INDEX
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OUTSIDE THE U.S.
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01: ASSOCIATE/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN
CLINICAL/FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
(Australia)
02: LECTURER (3 POSITIONS) (REF: A44/96)
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
(Australia)
03: PROFESSOR OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
(Austria)
04: LECTURESHIP IN PSYCHOLOGY
(UK)
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)
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05: RN POSITION FOR SMI HOMELESS IN ALASKA
(Alaska, US)
06: LICENSED CLINICIAN (PSYCHOLOGIST PREFERRED)
CHILDREN/FAMILIES
(CA, US)
07: ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR
(ID, US)
08: ASST. PROFESSOR, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, TENURE-TRACK
(KY, US)
09: TWO TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS
(MA, US)
10: FACULTY POSITIONS; ASSISTANT AND ASSOCIATE
PROFESSOR LEVELS
(MA, US)
11: TENURE-TRACK POSITION; COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
(MI, US)
12: CLINICAL/COUNCELING/SOCIAL, 3 TENURE-TRACK POSITIONS
(MO, US)
13: CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER - ADULT INPATIENT SETTING
(NC, US)
14: ASST. PROFESSOR, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, TENURE-TRACK
(NY, US)
15: TENURE-TRACK, APPLIED COGNITIVE SCIENCE
(VA, US)
16: SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND BEHAVIORAL PHARMACOLOGY
(VA, US)
17: ASST. PROFESSOR, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, TENURE-TRACK
(VA, US)
18: CLINICAL/COUNCELING PSYCHOLOGIST/PROFESSOR
(WA, US)
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01: ASSOCIATE/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN
CLINICAL/FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
Institution: Bond University
Location: Queensland, Australia
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Applications are invited for appointment as Associate or
Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, School
of Humanities & Social Sciences, at Bond University. Bond
University is Australia's first private university,
established six years ago, with an emphasis on quality
teaching through small classes. The Gold Coast is similar in
environment, climate and activities to the east coast of
Florida.
Applicants must hold or be completing doctoral level
qualifications and should have experience in clinical or
forensic psychology. Eligibility for membership of the
Australian Psychological Society's College of Clinical
Psychologists or College of Forensic Psychologists will be
an advantage. This is an opportunity to join a young and
growing department and contribute to the development of
professional psychology programs, as well as some
undergraduate teaching. Appointment will be at the Associate
or Assistant Professorial level, depending on qualifications
and experience.
For information regarding the department and duties, contact
Professor Bob Montgomery, Head of Psychology,
tel: INT+617 5595 2574, fax: INT+617 5595 2545,
email: Montgomery@pcmail.Bond.edu.au
For information regarding appointment details, contact
Alyson McGrath, Human Resources Officer,
tel: INT+617 5595 2501, fax: INT+617 5595 2545.
Applications close on 27 September 1996, should include
details of qualifications, experience and three referees,
and be forwarded to Professor Paul Wilson, Dean of
Humanities & Social Sciences, Bond University, Gold Coast,
Qld, Australia, 4229.
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02: LECTURER (3 POSITIONS) (REF: A44/96)
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Institution: University of Western Australia
Location: Australia
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Applications are invited for the above positions. Academic
excellence will be the major criterion for appointment and
expertise in one or more of the following areas is highly
desirable: Abnormal/Clinical Psychology (ideally with formal
clinical qualification); Social Psychology; and/or
Psychometrics. The successful applicants will be expected to
make an input to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and
to provide research supervision for Honours, Masters and PhD
students. Applicants are expected to have completed a PhD,
to have a promising record of published research and to have
experience of high quality University teaching. Appointment
will be for a period of 3 years with prospects of re-
appointment for a further 2 years. For an exceptional
candidate, it is possible that appointment may be offered at
a more senior level and/or that the position may be offered
on a tenurable basis. The Department of Psychology is one of
the largest and most vigorous within this thriving
University. It benefits from impressive teaching and
research facilities, provides a stimulating environment that
fosters the pursuit of academic excellence and enjoys an
outstanding research reputation. In a recent independent
review of international research impact, based upon the
Higher Education Funding Council research assessment system
employed in the UK, the UWA Department of Psychology was
assigned the maximum rating, representing the highest
recognised level of international research impact. In
keeping with our strong research orientation, the Department
provides new staff members with access to internal grant
support and with substantial teaching relief, to enable them
to establish productive programmes of independent research.
As the Department of Psychology maintains close research
links with related University Departments and with several
external agencies it may be possible to negotiate joint
appointments for suitably qualified candidates who find such
arrangements attractive. Applications must address the
selection criteria and applicants with teaching experience
are requested to submit a teaching portfolio as part of
their application together with a research portfolio. For
further information and copies of the selection criteria
please contact the Head of Department, Dr Colin MacLeod on
telephone 380 3273 or fax 380 1007 or email
colin@psy.uwa.edu.au.
SALARY RANGE: Lecturer Level B $A 43,042 - $A 51,113 p.a.
CLOSING DATE: 4 October 1996
Benefits include superannuation, fares to Perth (if
applicable) for appointee and dependent family, removal
allowance (if applicable), study leave and long service
leave. Conditions of appointment will be specified in any
offer of appointment which may be made as a result of this
advertisement.
Written applications quoting reference number, telephone
number, qualifications and experience and the names,
addresses (including Email) and fax/telephone numbers of 3
referees should reach the Director, Human Resources, The
University of Western Australia, Nedlands WA 6907,
AUSTRALIA, by the closing date.
The University is an equal opportunity employer and promotes
a smoke-free work environment.
For more information, see the Web page:
http://www.psy.uwa.edu.au/uwa_psyc/positions/lect-oct4-
96.htm
Closing Date 4th October 1996.
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03: PROFESSOR OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Institution: University of Innsbruck
Location: Austria
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The UNIVERSITY OF INNSBRUCK invites applications for a
professorship in Clinical Psychology (full professor level).
The position includes (a) research and teaching in Clinical
Psychology in graduate and undergraduate programs and (b)
research and teaching in a psychological field related to
Clinical Psychology, e.g. Personality/ Differential
Psychology, Diagnostics, Evaluation. (Teaching language is
German.)
More detailed information is available from:
Dekanat der Naturwissenschaftlichen Fakultaet
Leopold-Franzens Universitaet Innsbruck
Innrain 52, A-6020 INNSBRUCK, Austria
The deadline of application will be September 30, 1996.
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04: LECTURESHIP IN PSYCHOLOGY
Institution: Loughborough University
Location: UK
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Applications are sought for a Lectureship within a strong
Psychology group in the Department of Human Sciences. This
large multidisciplinary department has a thriving research
culture and delivers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees
in Psychology, in Ergonomics and in Human Biology.
Candidates should have interests that compliment or
integrate the Psychology Group's existing research
strengths. Broadly, these are: applied cognition, human
development, health and human physiological psychology.
Further particulars and application forms can be obtained
from the Personnel Office. Informal enquiries may be made to
Prof. K.C. Parsons, Head of Department (01509-223023,
K.C.Parsons@lboro.ac.uk) or to Dr. C.K. Crook (01509-223032,
C.K.Crook@lboro.ac.uk)
Closing date for applications: September 20th 1996
Further particulars - http://devpsy.lboro.ac.uk/psygroup/
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05: RN POSITION FOR SMI HOMELESS IN ALASKA
Institution: Southcentral Counseling Center
Location: Alaska, US
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F/t position providing svcs to homeless mentally ill adults.
Will work as a member of a multidisciplinary team in
providing a wide range of duties including outreach, case
management, supportive counseling, medication monitoring &
administration, med clinics, lots of health teaching, mental
& physical assessments, skill building, & crisis
intervention. Requires RN licensure. Psych exp w/SMI
population preferred. Ability to speak Spanish and exp
w/ dual dx population a great plus but not necessary. Proven
ability to work within a team concept. Personal
transportation required w/clean driving record & proof of
insurance. Exc benefits. FMI, Heather Danner, Southcentral
Counseling Center, 4020 Folker Street, Anchorage, Alaska
99508. Phone 907-563-1000, fax 907-563-2045. Refer to
Job #96-36.
# Reprinted from Mental Health Net with permission.
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06: LICENSED CLINICIAN (PSYCHOLOGIST PREFERRED)
CHILDREN/FAMILIES
Institution: Eastfield Ming Quong
Location: CA, US
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Eastfield Ming Quong (EMQ) is the largest private, non-
profit, behavioral healthcare agency serving children and
families in Northern California. Located primarily in Santa
Clara County (San Jose and the Silicon Valley), EMQ brought
community based individualized care services and WrapAround
to the West Coast. Services for children and families
include: Residential care (crisis beds, and short
intermediate and long term beds); School based day
treatment; Intensive day treatment (partial hospital day
treatment); Uplift (community based, individualized
WrapAround care); Outpatient and intensive outpatient
services, including brief, intensive in-home services and
psychological assessment services; 24-hour, hospital
diversion, mobile crisis services for children and
adolescents; and School and Community based alcohol and
other drugs education and prevention programs.
EMQ currently has an immediate f/t opening for a licensed
clinician (California licensed psychologist preferred). This
individual would be assigned primarily to the Child and
Adolescent Crisis Service, and function as a member of the
larger Integrated Services team. Duties include direct
client care (mobile response, risk assessment, intervention,
care management) to children and families in crisis with
some OP/IOP follow-up care. As a member of a core service
management team, the successful candidate will participate
in ongoing staff and service development and ongoing
coordination of clinical services in the integrated service
system and community. Bi-lingual skills and skills which
promote awareness and valuation of diversity while
supporting overall system responsiveness and competency to
the unique needs of children from diverse ethnic groups is
encouraged. (EOE).
Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter
to:
Eastfield Ming Quong
Attention: Human Resources Department
251 Llewellyn Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 379-3790
# Reprinted from Mental Health Net with permission.
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07: ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR
Institution: The Lee David Pesky Center for
Learning Enrichment
Location: ID, US
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We are a new Center opening soon to provide a full range of
assessment and remediation services for children (and
adults) with learning disabilities. Located in scenic and
attractive Boise, Idaho, we plan to be a terrific place to
work -- multidisciplinary and team oriented. Our Executive
Director is a wonderful, skillful and knowlegeable educator
with many years of teaching and administrative experience.
She is extremely supportive and team oriented, and our small
but forming group is going to provide a very pleasant place
to work. We expect to grow from a local center to a
statewide and eventually regional entity. We have and are
gathering strong financial backing for this not-for-profit
institution.
See job description below. Intererested applicants can e-
mail me (jread@micron.net) or call me (208) 377-0271. I'm a
clinical psychologist and will be in the position of
"Director of Clinical Services when we open in early 1997.
The position we are seeking to fill will be titled
"Assessment Coordinator." We need someone who knows how to
evaluate children using the latest psychometric methods. We
expect to have graduate students working with us, and some
part time psychometricians as we grow, but the Assessment
Coordinator will do a lot of testing herself, especially
at the beginning. We have already hired a Director of
Educational Services who will implement and oversee the
remediation and tutoring aspects of our "menu" of services.
She is a supurb special education teacher with extraordinary
talents and experience.
Jim Read, Ph.D.
2309 North Mountain View Drive, Suite 185
Boise, Idaho 83706-1065
(208) 377-0271
Facsimile (208) 377-3134
jread@micron.net
Potential applicants who write may write to either the above
address, or the one listed below on the "job description"
narrative that follows.
The Lee David Pesky Center for Learning Enrichment
967 East Parkcenter Boulevard, Number 333
Boise, Idaho 83706-6700
Telephone (208) 377-0271
Facsimile (208) 377-3134
E-mail: jread@micron.net
Job Description
ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR
The Assessment Coordinator will be responsible for:
a. assisting the Director of Clinical Services in the
implementation of the Center's assessment services.
b. collaborating with the Director of Educational Services
in the planning and implementing of clients' individual
educational remediation plans.
c. participating in the planning and implementing of Center
research projects.
In this role, the Assessment Coordinator will:
* Be involved in the gathering and organizing of all
available clinical information relating to the client prior
to assessment.
* Administer and assist in the supervision of the
administration of assessment tools and protocols.
* Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Services in the
interpretation of evaluation findings and the
writing/supervision of summary reports.
* In collaboration with the Director of Educational Services
develop specific remedial recommendations for both long and
short term interventions.
* Participate in the staffing of evaluation findings and
remedial recommendations with parents and Center team
members.
* Develop and maintain a liaison relationship with external
support services (Health & Welfare, State of Idaho, School
Districts, Hospitals, Medical Community, etc.).
* Facilitate classes and training for educators and parents.
* Develop, implement and maintain clinical and research
standards within the Center.
* Provide relevant clinical data and research findings to
Center staff.
* Assist the Executive Director in grant preparation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Graduate degree in Special Education, Communication
Disorders, Learning Disabilities, or psychology.
* A minimum of 2 years of experience working with the
learning disabled in a clinical or school-based situation.
* Knowledge of diagnostic assessment instruments and
protocols appropriate for the Center's clientele.
* Knowledge of intervention strategies and remediation
processes appropriate for Center's clientele.
* Knowledge of and experience with research techniques.
* Comfortable with a collaborative, team oriented work
environment.
Salary
$32,000 per year, full time, twelve months, with vacation
and sick leave.
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08: ASST. PROFESSOR, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, TENURE-TRACK
Institution: University of Kentucky
Location: KY, US
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The University of Kentucky announces the availability of a
tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in
its APA accredited clinical program. Appointment will begin
Fall 1997. We seek candidates who show promise of
establishing an independent empirical research program in
any important area of clinical psychology. The position also
requires undergraduate and graduate teaching and supervision
of research and clinical activities of doctoral students.
I would especially appreciate your bringing this position to
the attention of qualified African-American candidates. If
you know of such candidates, I would also appreciate your
forwarding their names to me. In addition, your forwarding
of this message to anyone you know who might be aware of
such candidates would be very helpful.
Deadline is November 15, 1996. Applicants should send vita,
statement of teaching/research interests,
preprints/reprints, and arrange for 3 letters of
recommendation to be sent to:
Ruth A. Baer, Ph.D.
Assoc Prof and DCT
Dept of Psychology - Kastle Hall
Univ of KY
Lexington, KY 40506-0044
Phone: (606) 257-6841
Email: rbaer@pop.uky.edu
Fax: 606-323-1979
* E-mail to: Ruth Baer
# Reprinted from Mental Health Net with permission.