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Research Associate posted 7/24/08
School Mental Health Research Associate; Department of Psychology and Center for School-Based Mental Health Programs; Miami University (Oxford, OH). The Research Associate will coordinate implementation of a two-year grant-funded initiative focused on examination of factors that lead to restrictive educational placements for youth with severe behavior disorders. The Research Associate also will become part of an interdisciplinary team with collaborators at Miami and from seven other universities comprising the Center for Adolescent Research in Schools (CARS).
Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and 3 letters of recommendation to: SMH Research Associate Position, Department of Psychology, 90 N. Patterson Ave, Miami University, Oxford OH 45056. Questions should be directed to Christy Heinrich (heinricc@muohio.edu; 513-529-2400). Screening of applications will begin August 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

Deputy Director posted 7/22/08
The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control is seeking a Supervisory Health Scientist or Supervisory Behavioral Scientist to serve as the Deputy Center Director. The position serves as the Deputy Director and reports directly to the Director. In the absence of the Director, he/she assumes full authority for the direction and operation of the Center in making decisions and commitments. The Deputy also serves as a second level supervisor and manager with joint authority over the substantive programs, missions and functions of the Center. This position closes on Monday, August 4, 2008.
To see job description go to: http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=74002415&jbf574=HE35%2CHE39&brd=3876&AVSDM=2008%2D07%2D18+08%3A45%3A05&vw=d&sort=rv&Logo=0&caller=index%2Easp&ss=0&CustomApplicant=15510%2C15512%2C15514%2C15515%2C15516%2C15523%2C15669%2C29555%2C45575%2C295

Senior Lecturer posted 7/22/08
Victoria University, Melbourne Australia has a tenurable Senior Lecturer position in Clinical Psychology. (SL is approximately equivalent to a North American associate professor). They hope to have someone able to commence in January/February 2009. Online applications close 1 August 2008 at http://tbe.taleo.net/NA4/ats/careers/requisition.jsp;jsessionid=9DBD03ADE49A80F523C8B77EDF337312?org=VICTORIAUNIVERSITY&cws=1&rid=219
Any interested parties can get details from the Head of School, Associate Professor Jenny Sharples (jenny.sharples@vu.edu.au). A written position description, including selection criteria) can be obtained by emailing: joseph.murfet@vu.edu.au. Questions can also be directed to Adrian Fisher (adrian.fisher@vu.edu.au)

Faculty Position posted 7/22/08
The Psychology Department in the College of Arts and Sciences at National-Louis University invites applications for an appointment in community psychology September 1, 2008.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including list of supervised theses/dissertations, copies of recent publications, a statement of current and prospective research interests and the names and contact information for at least three references to facultyvitas@nl.edu or via mail to the Office of Human Resources, National-Louis University, 1000 Capitol Dr., Wheeling, IL 60090. Applications will be accepted until Aug 1, 2008, or thereafter until the position is filled.

Program Director posted 7/17/08
CASEL, the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning, is accepting applications for Program Director at our Chicago office. The CASEL Program Director will be a senior-level, inspirational, and visionary manager responsible for the development and oversight of CASEL’s Program Department, which is charged with guiding districts, states and countries to systematically and broadly implement and sustain evidence-based SEL programming. The Program Department will consist of (a) a comprehensive, income-generating Training and Technical Assistance Unit, staffed by a Training Unit Manager, multiple training specialists, and an administrative assistant; and (b) a State Expansion Unit, that will work with key agency personnel and policymakers in multiple states to identify and promulgate educational policies and practices that promote state-wide implementation of evidence-based SEL.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume with three (3) current references with contact information. Please indicate your salary history and requirements, and how you learned about the position. For fullest consideration, please submit applications by August 25, 2008, to:Program Search Committee Chair, c/o CASEL, 910 W. Van Buren St. #168, Chicago, IL. 60607. See http://www.casel.org/downloads/PDposition7.11.08.pdf for more details.

Principal and Assistant Principal positions posted 7/17/08
The Partnership for Los Angeles Schools is seeking accomplished educators for Principal/Assistant Principal positions in Partnership Schools who will serve in the capacity of site instructional leader. The Principal will have responsibility for the performance of the school. S/he will work with an exceptional leadership team that includes leading California educators, a former superintendent of several urban public schools and a former president of a leading charter schools operator. This role will report directly to a Family of Schools Instructional Leader and will be part of the organization’s leadership team.
FILING DEADLINE: JULY 25, 2008. Please submit a resume, a letter of interest, and 3 letters of recommendation to: April McFadden, The Partnership for Los Angeles Schools, Office of Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa, 200 North Spring Street, Room 303,Los Angeles, California 90012, (213) 978-8778. For more information see: http://www.partnershipla.org/contact?id=0002

Faculty Positions (4) posted 7/16/08
The Department of Psychology at the University of North Texas is expecting to fill four tenure track positions this year. Two will be at the Assistant Professor level and two will be at the Associate or Full Professor level. They expect to interview before the end of the fall semester or early in the spring semester.
Inquiries can be made to the department chair, Linda L. Marshall by phone (940-565-2339) or email (psychair@unt.edu). Review of applications will begin October 1. See http://www.psyc.unt.edu/news.shtml for more information.

Analyst in Social Policy posted 7/15/08
The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Domestic Social Policy Division (DSP), is seeking an Analyst in Social Policy. The analyst will focus on low-income children and family policy, including child care and Head Start, cash welfare and social services. Examples of work may include analyses of Census data to estimate eligible program populations or analyses of trends in federal-state expenditures.
Position is being offered at the GS-12 level ($69,764-$90,698). To apply online (preferred), visit http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo or call 202.707.5627 to request an applicant job kit. Please refer to vacancy #080197 in all correspondence. Applications must be received by August 12, 2008.

Faculty Position posted 7/15/08
The University of Houston's Department of Educational Psychology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in School Psychology to begin in August 2009.
Screening of applicants will begin August 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of application/interest which describes (1) area of current research interest and external funding history or potential, (2) teaching experience and philosophy, and (3) interest and qualifications for the position. In addition, please send a vita and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Doris Prater, Chair, Department of Educational Psychology, College of Education, University of Houston, Houston, Texas 77204-5029. Direct inquiries to Dr. Tom Kubiszyn, Director, School Psychology Program at tkubiszyn@uh.edu (713-743-9865). For more information see: http://www.uh.edu/provost/fac_openings/epsy08.html

Faculty Positions (2) posted 7/11/08
The Department of Counseling, Developmental and Educational Psychology at the Lynch School of Education at Boston College invites applications for two-tenure track faculty appointments affiliated with the department's APA accredited doctoral program in Counseling Psychology and master programs in mental health and school counseling.
For the first position, we seek candidates with an active research program focusing on children or early adolescents. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience designing and/or evaluating prevention and intervention programs in family, school or community contexts with a focus on children living in poverty and/or urban environments. Submit applications to Professor Maureen Kenny, Chair, Counseling Psychology Search Committee, Lynch School of Education, 140 Commonwealth Ave, Campion Hall 309, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467.
For the second position, we seek candidates whose research addresses the socio-cultural context of mental health, as influenced by factors such as culture, race, ethnicity, gender, class, sexual orientation and physical ability, particularly those whose work focuses on immigration and trauma. Submit applications to Professor James R. Mahalik, Search Chair, Counseling Psychology Search Committee, Lynch School of Education, 140 Commonwealth Ave, Campion Hall 309, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467.

Faculty Position posted 7/9/08
The Department of Psychology at North Carolina State University invites applicants with expertise in the areas of health psychology and program evaluation to fill an open-rank, tenure/tenure-track position, with an anticipated begin date of 8/16/09.
Review of applications will begin October 1, 2008, and will continue until suitable candidates are identified. Position begins August 16, 2009. For instructions on how to apply, please visit https://jobs.ncsu.edu and reference position number 06-25-0801 or to go directly to this position posting please visit: jobs.ncsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=80880. To be considered, interested applicants should attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and up to five representative publications. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the Search Committee Chair. Information requests may be addressed to Dr. Roger E. Mitchell, Chair, Health Psychology / Program Evaluation Search Committee, Department of Psychology, North Carolina State University, Box 7650, Raleigh, NC 27695-7650; roger_mitchell@ncsu.edu; 919-513-2546.

Assistant Professor posted 7/8/08
The University of Vermont Department of Psychology seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in its APA-approved Clinical Psychology program to begin August 2009.
Review of Applications will begin on October 15, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Apply online at http://www.uvmjobs.com. Search for the position using department name (Psychology) only. Attach a curriculum vitae to your application. Hard copies of representative publications, statements of research and teaching interests, and three (3) letters of recommendation should be sent to: Professor Michael Zvolensky, Department of Psychology, Dewey Hall, University of Vermont, 2 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, VT 05405-0134.

Account Manager posted 6/27/08
DPS in Los Angeles, CA, develops and deploys internet-based programs that help individuals adopt and sustain healthy habits. DPS is recruiting for a part-time employee: Account Manager, Weight Management. For more information contact them at hr@DPSHealth.com. See website (http://www.virtuallifestylemanagement.com/) for more information on program.

Visiting Faculty Position posted 6/16/08
The Department of Psychology at Michigan State University is seeking an outstanding community psychologist for a Visiting Faculty Position. This is a two year position and is available immediately. The candidate may also have an opportunity to apply for a tenure track position in the Eco/Community Psychology program that we anticipate will be available by academic year 09/10.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled. Please send 3 letters of recommendation, copies of recent published papers or preprints, a vita, teaching statement, and brief description of a three-year research program to: Professor William Davidson, Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824.

Annenberg Institute Director Positions posted 6/11/08
The Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University is currently conducting searches for three key positions:
Clinical Director posted 5/28/08
The Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) in Phoenix, Arizona is searching for a new clinical director for SARRC's Vocational and Life Skills Academy (VLSA). The VLSA Clinical Services Director will lead the design, development and implementation of programs and services that respond to the needs of the adolescent and adult populations with ASD. The VLSA Clinical Services Director will also lead the evaluation and creation of case studies.
For a longer job description see: http://nccrest.org/docs/SARRC_VLSA_job_description_clinical_director.doc. If you have any questions, please email Jeri Kendle at JKendle@autismcenter.org.

Executive Director posted 5/21/08
Boston After School & Beyond (Boston Beyond) was created in 2004 as the successor to the Partnership and the Mayor’s 2:00-6:00 After-School Initiative. Boston Beyond is a public/private partnership focused on expanding, strengthening and sustaining Boston’s system of out-of-school time (OST) programs to ensure high-quality opportunities for all of Boston’s young people. Boston Beyond advocates for the power of out-of-school time in youth development and is rooted in the principles of learning what works and supporting the public and private stakeholders to act on what works. The Executive Director will build, retain and nurture respectful and productive collaborations across many sectors and types of organizations.
To apply, send cover letter, resume and salary history to: segmont@egmontassociates.com, Egmont Associates, 85 East India Row #24F, Boston, MA 02110. E-mail preferred, Word attachments only. Please do not mail duplicate application. See http://www.bostonbeyond.org for more information.

Psychologist/Assistant Director of Psychology Internship Training posted 5/15/08
Sarah Reed Children's Center in Erie, Pennsylvania has an opening for a full-time School Psychologist/Child Psychologist. This is a very flexible position reporting to the Director of Clinical Services and Psychology Internship Training. Sarah Reed Children's Center is the leading provider of mental health services to children in beautiful Northwest Pennsylvania. Primarily serve children with moderate to severe emotional and behavioral disorders with a strong emphasis on using a trauma informed approach to care and treatment.
If you are interested in this position, please email your cover letter, including salary requirements and resume to Eric Schwartz, Psy.D., Director of Clinical Services and Psychology Internship Training, Sarah Reed Children's Center, 2445 West 34th Street, Erie, PA 16506. Email address: eschwartz@sarahreed.org Review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Program Manager posted 5/1/08
The Inspire USA Foundation seeks a reachout.com Program Manager to lead, manage and execute the content development for reachout.com, the US sister service of an award winning Australian web-based service (http://reachout.com.au) that promotes the mental health of young people, aged 16 -24, through web-based information and skills development. They are looking for an individual who enjoys working with young people, in a fast paced, dynamic, start-up environment, as part of a global team and enjoys thinking creatively about how best to use evidence based practice to help young people navigate through tough times. Enjoying traveling, including to Sydney on occasion, is also helpful.
How to Apply: Please submit a detailed cover letter addressing the selection criteria (include brief examples where appropriate) with your resume via email to susan@inspireusafoundation.org. Your resume should include three references with contact information.