TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLES

   EDITORIAL
   The Myth of Objectivity
   By Halford H. Fairchild, 3

   Sunsum as Conscious Energy:  A Viable Scientific Postulate
   By Martin Ajei & Cheryl Grills, 5

   The Tradition of the Sacred Stool
   By Opalanga D. Pugh, 9

   A (Truly) New World Order
   By Halford H. Fairchild, 10
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS, 13
   Call for Editor, 13
   Student Circle Contact Information, 13
   Travel Awards, 13
   Call for Papers, 13
   Grant Writers Wanted! 14
   Funding, 15
   Events, 15
   Awards, Prizes, 15
   Attention Women! 16
   E-Mail Directory, 16
   Notice to Contributors, 17

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING, 18

   Job Opportunities and Internships, 18
   Products and Services, 39

Life Members of The ABPsi

2000-2001 Board of Directors

Credits

 The tendency of most academic disciplines is to advance theory and research “objectively,” without imposing one’s personal or group values or aims on the conduct of academic discourse.

 Objectivity generally means that the researcher or theorist seeks knowledge in a value-free manner.  But as I have said elsewhere, “Anything that is value free is valueless” (Fairchild, 1995).

 Black Studies generally, and Black Psychology specifically, eschews notions of “objectivity” or of being “value-free.”  Instead, Black Psychology embraces the idea that the pursuit of research and theory is deeply embedded in a personal search for truth, and the application of that truth to liberate the oppressed throughout the world.

 Black Psychology arose from the awareness of not just the inadequacy of White psychology to redress the oppression of Black people, but from the awareness that White psychology was deeply implicated in providing the intellectual rationales for our individual and collective oppression.  Thus, Black Psychology was born in a set of values that were subjectively determined by the founders of The Association of Black Psychologists.

 What is that subjectivity?  And what are those values?

 By being subjective, we look deeply within ourselves, recognizing that the highest truths are to be found within, not from without.  Be being subjective, we seek truths that are part of our Being, and then promote those truths through all means available to us as scholars, practitioners, and members of our community.

 Our values should be at the forefront of our theory, research, teaching and practice.  Those values should be the optimization of individual functioning, and the liberation of the African mind, body and soul.

Reference
Fairchild, H.H.  (1995).  Placing Blacks at center of psychology.  Los Angeles Times, July 31, 1995 (City Times Section, page 12).

Applications for the position of Editor of The Journal of Black Psychology are now being accepted.  Individuals with a strong publication record, superior organizational and management skills, and a history of participation in the activities of the Association of Black Psychologists are urged to apply.  The Journal publishes original research and review articles devoted to a range of topics related to the behavior of people of African descent.  It is a bi-monthly publication that handles a large number of manuscripts each year.  Interested parties should submit a full curriculum vita to: Jules P. Harrell, Department of Psychology, Co-Chairperson of the Publications Committee, Howard University, Washington, DC 20059 or jharrell@howard.edu.  All materials must be received by close of business November 15, 2000.

The Association of Black Psychologists General Assembly Midyear Meeting
Nashville, TN
January 11-14, 2001

Come to the historic campus of Fisk University for the midyear meeting of the General Assembly.  The General Assembly is one of the “working arms” of the ABPsi.  All members in good standing are warmly welcome to attend and contribute to the mission of the ABPsi.  All Chapters are strongly encouraged to send at least two representatives to ensure that every chapter has full participation in the future direction of the ABPsi.  As has been our tradition, the ABPsi Student Circle has been invited to convene their meeting at the same time and place.

Hotel arrangements are made with Hampton Inn-Vanderbilt, just a few miles from our meeting site.  Rooms are $89.00 single/double occupancy.  Please call early to reserve your space.  Code: ABPsi .  Toll free: 1-888-880-5394 or 615-329-1144.

For more information:
Contact Renee Robinson, Ph.D., Chair General Assembly
at mrr25@drexel.edu or (215) 427-4615.

Although consciousness has defied any coherent expository model collectively embraced by philosophers and scientists alike, all models expounded in these two disciplines emphatically assert that to be conscious is to have awareness of some sort. The dispute between various schools of thought on consciousness turns on the characteristics adequate for the sort of awareness that can produce a comprehensive account of the concept. In spite of disagreements on a common conception, contemporary studies on consciousness suggest the importance of an utamawazo  (Ani, 1994) for the study of consciousness (Grills, 1999). Kambon argues that such a study, as an inquiry anchored in methods of knowing or coming to an understanding of reality, must be rooted in a framework of culture (Kambon, 1999). This trend of thought may be summarised in the view that we experience our culture’s collective understanding of what it is to be conscious (Grills, 1999; Scott, 1995), hence culturally specific conceptualisations must be given attention in a study on consciousness. In consonance with these perspectives, we aim in this discussion to examine a concept which forms and inform the Akan people’s understanding of what it is to be conscious and to show that it is a viable scientific postulate.

Whatever consciousness means in other cultures it represents in Akan thought a continuum of awareness with three distinct levels. Three epistemological concepts (nea wohu, nea wonhu and nea etra adwen - the visible or perceptible, the invisible or imperceptible and that which defies thought, respectively) represent these three levels of awareness which can be said, collectively, to represent a coherent concept of consciousness. These levels of awareness are: anidaho, anidahoso and oben, all of which derive from the activity of sunsum.

Anidaho literally means eye open. Akans consider a person with anidaho to be someone who observes diligently and reflects clearly on his or her observations. It therefore denotes awareness derived from empirical and rational experience. Anidahoso, on the other hand, translates literally as eye on the self. The Self, then, is an essential subject of this level of awareness. A person with anidahoso is aware of and guards him/herself. You guard yourself by taking care not to incur the wrath of others, for this will bring harm onto your self. This awareness is exercised on the basis of your beliefs formed by your anidaho. Oben derives from the root ben which, in ordinary usage, means well-cooked. But the word is used in other senses. Christaller (1879), for instance, defines ben inter alia as to be well-versed in any knowledge or business, good or bad.  Employed epistemically, therefore, oben will mean a profundity of perception beyond the ordinary. The subject of oben has reached the apex of perception in his field of activity. In our inquiry, the field here refers to the field of reality, and this field comprises the visible and the invisible realms of existence in both of which sunsum is the common element. Sunsum, then, is at the vortex of concepts that shape and define the Akan universe and what it is to be aware in it. But what is sunsum?

According to Dr. Osam, a Ghanaian linguist, the word sunsum derives from the root ‘sum,’ which is a noun that translates into the English 'dark' (Personal Communication, 4/6/99). Sunsum, he holds, is a contraction of the phrase sum mu sum (the darkness within darkness). And in the Akan language the term darkness is often employed to denote the hidden or unobservable. Thus "Ne tiri mu ye sum" (There is darkness in his head) is a common expression of the proposition that his intentions are not readily accessible, that he has ulterior intentions beyond the apparent ones. The argument can be legitimately made, therefore, that the concept sunsum expresses the view that this world contains something which is not immediately accessible to sense experience, something shrouded or veiled, something which the senses can access only after the act of removing the cover which veils sunsum from immediate perception. If our interpretation is correct, then, Akan thought posits sunsum as something contained in this world that is accessible to sense experience only under certain conditions.  This is in striking contrast to what we have found in western conceptualisations.  In western psychology, the senses are the ultimate tool for accessing reality.  In the African worldview, sentience represents a veil to be removed so that deeper knowledge can be revealed.

 What, then, is the status of this hidden something inherent in the Akan universe? The fundamental structure of Akan cosmology is fairly well-documented (Busia, 1963; Danquah, 1944; Gyekye, 1987; Grills & Rowe, 1997).  The predominant interpretation of this view of the universe by traditional Akan sages, professional philosophers and anthropologists reveals the following three essential features.

1)  Existence is comprised of visible and invisible realms.
2)  The universe contains a hierarchy of beings, with Onyame (The Supreme Being) at the top. In descending order from Onyame comes the abosom (deities), the Nsamanfo (ancestral spirits), human beings and physical objects.
3)  The universe is endowed with varying degrees of force or power, all of which derive, ultimately, from Onyame.

 These three postulates are essential to the Akan thinker’s meaning of what it is to be conscious because derived from them are the epistemic levels (nea wohu - the visible, perceptible; nea wonhu - the invisible, imperceptible; nea etra adwen - that which transcends thought) from which the three levels of awareness (anidaho, anidahoso and oben) are realized.

 These three levels span from sensory/cognitive awareness to what Grills calls conscious preter-rational consciousness (Grills, 1999). Access to these various levels of awareness is determined by the strength of a person’s sunsum, hence the layman and the diviner priest operate on different levels of this continuum of awareness.

 By sunsum as conscious energy, we mean simply that sunsum is the source of conscious power or activity. We have said that the relative strength of sunsum correlates with different levels of sunsum conscious energy. This is better understood by the relationship between sunsum and its affiliate, tumi. Tumi translates into English as power, and in Akan cosmology everything in existence has tumi. Just as sunsum and okra (the principle of a person’s life) are ontologically but not logically identical (Gyekye, 2000), so are sunsum and tumi united ontologically. This means that to have sunsum is to have tumi. Thus tumi is indispensable to sunsum, which in turn is an essential constituent of Being.

 The views of Nana Ofosu, a retired fetish priest resident at Amoakrom, will help clarify this relationship. Asked to elaborate on sunsum, he answers:
 

A Sunsum is everywhere, in everything. We have believed in its existence throughout our history, and our belief has been justified by our practices and our experiences. God created them both--the sunsum in and external to man--so there is a channel for their interaction.

Then we asked: what is tumi? He answered:
 

Tumi is the content of sunsum in man, and the other sunsum are also tumi. Tumi is the    power which God gave to sunsum. We can also acquire more tumi by relying on good external tumi. When we meet our obligations to them we activate their powers and they protect us and thereby increase our tumi. The channel of all these is (personal) sunsum. So tumi is power endowed to a person either by God or by a good deity (Ofosu, Personal Communication, 8/14/99).

 But how does the level of tumi determine one’s access to three levels of consciousness? In regards to how this happens, we will like to quote extensively from the insightful elaboration on fochidi, the Ewe word for libation pouring, by Dr Dartey Kumodji:
 

The word chi means the primal life force, that which expresses itself as consciousness. The chi manifests itself as mind. All embodied chi can enter into a zone where the whole of creation flows into one life. So chi is a creative force. And there are formulas by which we set the chi into a state of vibration, and by so doing whatever we ask becomes. You use sound and water (alcohol in libation pouring symbolises water) because chi is related to both. Both sound and water are the source of life. So libation pouring is simply setting your life-force into a state of vibration so it may interweave with other vibrations. Fo means to set into a state of vibration. Therefore, fochidi means set your life force into vibration and let it sound so that other life forces may hear and heed your sound. You direct your vibration at the cause of all causes, and it will bring you what you want. Vibration is the mother of creation (Kumodji, Personal Communication, 9/13/99).

 It is interesting to note that the Akan word for libation pouring is mpaebo, a compound word derived from pae and bo. Pae has two meanings: it may mean to open, as in dua no mu apae (the wood is split/open), or it may mean to shout/call as in pae me din (call his name). Bo on the other hand means either to beat or to sound. Thus mpaebo means to prod your personal sunsum to sound a call, to sunsum external to you. There is power or energy encased in sunsum, and in order for a being to be active or to have consciousness, his/her energy is set into vibration, directing it to interact with other energies in the universe. Hence sunsum is conscious energy: in pursuit of its self-definition and fulfilment, it consciously seeks interaction with other energies. Sunsum is the energy from which consciousness erupts: experience in this world has to do with the interaction of personal sunsum with other sunsum as a result of the personal sunsum’s call. Sometimes we are cognitively aware of the experience this interaction produces. This is awareness at the level of anidaho/anidahoso. What occurs here is that one’s sunsum encounters with the outer reaches of the object of which one is now aware. It does not penetrate it to reach its sunsum. One just employs his/her sunsum in this case as a vehicle for maintaining rational or sensorial specifications.

 But most times we have no rational awareness of the events these interactions produce, yet they occur as real events of which our sunsum are aware. Therefore, we contend, we are conscious of them, conscious because these events result from the deliberate activity of our sunsum seeking to actualise itself.  The Akan notion of consciousness admits the notion that if the energy which defines the activity of my being experiences is X, and my cognitive processes are ignorant of X, then I am, nevertheless, conscious of X.  Personal sunsum is the active principle of the self and, as such, it is always aware of itself. Beyond this, however, it is always aware of its relationship with other selves and of its interdependence with that which defines all other beings. So although I am not rationally aware of event X and therefore dismiss X as a non-event or a coincidence, an obenfo will experience it differently, because the strength of the tumi in his sunsum is higher than mine, his level consciousness will be higher than mine. Sunsum can have more or less tumi, and the more tumi a sunsum has, the greater its consciousness or its ability to experience.

 We maintain that preter-rational consciousness is in the background of our lives all the time. Our sunsum is aware at this level, but we are not cognitively aware. In contrast, in conscious preter-rational consciousness, we are consciously aware of the activity of our sunsum and that of the sunsum of other beings. At this level, according to Grills, our understanding of the divine and our relationships to the divine and everything’s relationship to everything else becomes comprehensible to us (Grills, 1999).  This is the level of the obenfo’s (sage/seer) consciousness.

 Sunsum, then, is a dimension of energy that activates consciousness at various levels. In human beings, it forms an ontological unity with the principle of life (Gyekye, 1987) and constitutes the energy of the person’s being from which consciousness erupts. The concept of sunsum as universal energy also makes plausible the notion of the causal activity of the invisible beings in Akan ontology like the abosom (spirits) and nsamanfo (ancestors). As embodiments of sunsum, these forces are deemed capable of interacting with, and causing, events in the visible world. This is plausible on our conception of sunsum as energy because energy is never lost, it just changes form. Hence disembodied energy (nsamanfo) must be deemed to be active.   The obenfo, often a traditional priest or diviner, is able to harness the activity of his personal sunsum and that of other beings. By the force of the tumi in her sunsum she can cause sunsum to interact and to tap the resulting activity of unified force. Therefore she can know (receive reliable information) of events that others cannot know of, and to do something about this information if she so desires.

 From the Akan postulate that all the varying degrees of energy in the universe derive from God, we can infer the proposition that Being, or Nature, is One; and that human beings, like all other categories of Being, are just part of this Being. In this ontology we cannot plausibly separate Being (as matter) from Being (as consciousness). God or Nature/Being is understood as Being a Whole, or that which makes everything connected into a Whole: I am composed of sunsum, and so is that tree, and both of our sunsum derives from one source: God or nature. This notion of Being as One simply means that existence comprises merely of patterns of interactions within a Whole; that each existing entity has the power to interact with every other entity and, as such, is a key to universal knowledge.

 Sunsum is the mechanism by which these interdependent units of nature are linked into a unity, and this role becomes particularly evident when a diviner performs an act of precognition which brings together parts of reality that apparently have no link. But how does sunsum serve this function?  That will be the subject of our next paper.

Is Sunsum a Legitimate Postulate?

 In the unknown depths between physics and psychology, African principles and practices reveal the prospects of a new science destined to bridge the gap between the polarity of mind and matter.  It is in this context that ABPsi must go home to contribute its knowledge. By redefining and appropriating traditional thought, African psychologists, philosophers and scientists can help define the parameters of this science. This task must begin by interrogating traditional conceptions and experience, acknowledging their weaknesses and emphasizing their strengths.  Our emphasis on the need to re-interpret the Akan concept of Sunsum is an attempt to contribute to this task of the African scientist.

 Traditional Africa's achievements in explaining reality that do not fully fit into to the explanatory schema of Western philosophy and science provide an avenue for an eminent scientific future. We are on solid ground here. Let us move up this avenue by keeping in African soil the roots of tomorrow's mighty tree.  The principle that must guide our strides down this path is that nature is wider than physics, and fully explicable in an appropriately modified scientific framework. The rudiments of this framework are embedded in Akan and African traditional thought.

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Correspondence should be directed to Cheryl Grills a Cgrills@aol.com.

The tradition of the Sacred Stool
 

The tradition of the ABPsi Stool is very significant.  The first stool embodies the soul of ABPsi.  As the material manifestation of the essence of The Association, it symbolizes our meaning as an African organization and represents our commitment to the liberation of the African mind and our obedience to the original vision, ethics and goals of The Association.  It can never personally belong to anyone.  This stool should be thought of as the Soul of ABPsi.  Consequently it is brought to every annual convention where its presence signifies the unity, spirit and permanence of our existence. -Dr. Wade Nobles

Long time past, long before your Baba live, long before him Baba live,

long time past.  Long before the Ashanti Nation live was a time when our

ancestors walked the land as free as they chose; they made their own tools,

grew their own food, worshipped the God of their ancestors, had great centers of learning, and a strong and noble culture.

In this time and place there lived a chief named Osei Tutu. He was chief of a district of small independent villages near Kumasi. At this time the people were subject to the Dekyira Nation and had to pay annual tribute of gold dust and wives to its king.

Osei Tutu Kumasi was determined to put an end to this. He first set about forming a loose confederation with nearby chiefs, through conquests, persuasion and treaties. In time he gained sufficient strength to withstand the might of the Denkyiras.

He then declared war against Denkyira by stoning the tribute collecters and sending them back to the king. In the ensuing war, the Denkyiras were totally defeated at the famous Battle of Feyiase near Kumasi.

Osei Tutu achieved this feat with the help of his greatest boyhood friend, counselor, and priest of the Ashanti named Okomfo Anokye.

This man had extraordinary talent for directing the affairs of the state.  The Union owed its secure foundation to his exceptional diplomatic qualities. Yet none of Anokye’s achievements can be compared with his creation of the Golden Stool.

The aim of the loose Ashanti alliance was to throw off the yoke of the Denkyira people.  In order that the whole nation might be firmly united, Anokye set to work to provide a common stool.  Just as the separate pieces were put together to create a stool of strength, so the various chiefs came together to create a nation of power.  Only Anokye, who was known as an honorable priest and a genius could manifest such a vision.

Anokye had summoned all the chiefs of the Union to a great gathering at Kumasi. It was a Friday, in midday that he “brought out the sky, with darkness and thunder, and in a thick cloud of white dust, a wooden stool, adorned in gold, which floated to earth and landed gently on Chief Osei Tutu’s knee.”

Anokye made a solemn announcement that the spirit of the world nation, and all its strength and bravery, depended on the safety of the stool.

To impress this on their minds, he requested the king, the leading chiefs and queen mothers present, to give him clippings from their nails and their hair. These were mixed into a medicine and smeared on the stool. Thus the Sunsum of each was provided a resting-place in the stool.

Okomfo Anokye created a national consciousness and declared that “henceforth the Ashanti was a nation linked by a common religious bond of which the Golden Stool was the visible symbol.”

This is the origin of the famous ‘Golden Stool’ of Ashanti, which has to this day survived many dangers with its unifying power unimpaired.

Let us hold the stool of ABPsi in the same sacred way as a symbol of the unity, spirit and purpose of our organization.  And so it is. Ase, ase, ase…

Opalanga D Pugh is a national storyteller, in the African oral tradition, a cultural artist who promotes the cultural arts to assist in the healing, empowerment and celebration of the human spirit.  She is co-chair of the Rituals Committee, and presented this story of the original sacred stool at the enstoolment ceremony of Dr. Anthony Young at the State House in Accra, Ghana August 2000

 My name is Frantz Fanon.  In less than an hour, I will be recognized as Emperor of the world.  It is a title that I both crave and detest.  My task, in the next 30 minutes, is to decide what to say as I address the world’s teeming billions and add to or alleviate their anxieties.  I am not worried or nervous; I have planned for this day for as long as I can remember.

 My story begins with my naming.  The name Frantz Fanon means nothing to all but a small handful of scholars who have studied the ancient struggles of African people to overcome slavery and colonization.  Most within my new dominion can think only of today; or, at most, this life.  And who can blame them?  Earth’s teeming billions live hand-to-mouth existences where life and death seem to hang in the balance on a daily basis.  Who cares about an Algerian psychiatrist who lived more than 500 years ago?

 Frantz Fanon was my given name.  It was an unusual name.  It was a name that provoked ridicule among my schoolmates.  It was a name I loathed.  But I grew, and I learned.

 My father, anticipating my question for many years, told me at the tender age of 7 years that I was named after the man who wrote the “blueprint” for African liberation.  He told me, simply, “Be your name.”

 “Be your name.”  The words rang in my ears and reverberated through my soul.  Who was Frantz Fanon?

 After many years of deep study (complicated by the fact that the man lived more than half a millennium ago and his writings were contained in only the most obscure repositories of microchips that no one cared about), I developed a yearning to “Be my name.”

 To “be” Frantz Fanon was to be a revolutionary.  And, of course, my father, a visionary, had planned from my conception to infuse me with this burning desire to ‘set afoot a new Black man’ as Fanon was known to say.  And as a near contemporary of Fanon would say, “You cannot liberate the African without liberating everyone else.”

 But how?

 For more than a thousand years, since 1492 when the Europeans made first contact with the so-called “New World” and claimed it as their god-given property, White people have ruled the earth.  And while we hold that there is nothing wrong with White people per se, the few who had acquired the power to rule the world had done so quite badly.  World Wars in the early and mid 20th century, in the late 21st century, and in the early part of the last century, the 24th, wreaked havoc on people and the planet.  Each war took a hundred years to recover from; many millions of lives were lost through the senseless violence that has characterized European domination from the beginning.

 What the bombs didn’t destroy, the nuclear contamination did.

 But White rule also assaulted the earth in various and sundry ways:  fouling the lakes and seas, destroying the rain forests, opening a continent-wide hole in the protective ozone layer.  If only they had recognized and adopted that indigenous proverb of the Americas:  We don’t inherit this Earth from our parents, we borrow it from our children.  Instead, the dictates of Manifest Destiny were such that they stole the earth from their children.

 I should hasten to add that the problem wasn’t with White people.  It was with the White people who usurped power and control of the Earth’s resources for their personal and lustful profit.  They built storehouses of wealth so that their tiny few would live luxurious lives with endless resources in perpetuity.  Well, dear reader, perpetuity ends today.

 My story is a story of a lifetime.  My lifetime.  In naming me, my father imbued me with the unquenchable thirst to “Be my name,” to fulfill the revolutionary plan laid out so carefully by my namesake.

 And so, I was properly educated about the nature of the world.  I wasn’t fooled by the hypocrisies of “freedom” and “democracy” brandied about so recklessly by those who controlled the planet’s bountiful harvest.  I learned that my people have been engaged in struggle, from the slavery of the 1500s to the forced unemployment and homelessness of the 2500s.  My father gave me empathy for the pain and suffering of the masses, even though my family was, by any measure, quite well off.

 My earliest memory of my career ambition was to rule the military of the strongest nation on Earth, the United States of North America.  This was a delusion, a fantasy, which somehow became reality.

I have no doubt that it was my father who planted this fantastic ambition firmly in my conscious and unconscious as I developed the tools of literacy, criticism, and social activism.  My resolve to lead our armed forces was emboldened by my initial training in the Combat Navy, it was strengthened in my years in officer training, but it was actively suppressed (or should I say, hidden) during my 25 years of playing the “good soldier” role for the ruling minority.

 Oh yes.  I am a revolutionary.  But I had to keep my revolutionary yearnings to myself.  To speak of revolution, of a truly new world order, would be to speak of death.  My death.  And I knew that I had to fulfill my destiny; I had to “Be my name.”

 The plan was simple, even if it did take 30 years to bring to fruition.  The hardest part was being appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the top officer in the U.S. military.  My appointment, not at all coincidentally—in fact I later learned that it was by design—was by the then President Frederick Douglass Jackson, the first Black president of the U.S. and a direct lineage descendant of a nearly forgotten freedom fighter by the name of Jesse Jackson.  Jesse Jackson was a near contemporary of the Frantz Fanon of the 20th Century.

Within months of my appointment, the plan was launched.  For the previous 200 years, Black men had peopled the U.S. military.  Almost exclusively.  And most of these were loyal to the White capitalists that I sought to overthrow.  But by the time I was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, I had enough closet revolutionaries, in the right places, to secure complete control of the U.S. stock of thermonuclear weapons.  And once doing so, it was a rather simple matter to announce, “It is a new day.”

The next five years were difficult, and I pray that God will forgive me for the lives that were lost in the violence that ensued.  Loyalists within the military vowed to fight to the death to overturn this coup d’etat, and they did die.  Urban and rural militias, long armed for the race war that they knew was coming, vowed to fight to the death.  And they died too.  I regret these deaths, and I regret that I do not know their numbers.  Millions, certainly.

At long last, at this hour, we have silenced any meaningful opposition to my complete control of the world.  They say that you can’t mess with Mother Nature, well, you can’t mess with thermonuclear weaponry either.  As God is my witness, I would have used those weapons if needed, and I thank God that they were not.  It was only this violence, or to put it more rightly, this threat of violence, that won our revolutionary struggle.  But then, power concedes nothing without a demand.
And now, my time has come to address the world.  I need not prepare my text; my life has been preparation enough.

Ladies and Gentlemen of the press, members of Congress, Parliament, and the governments around the world, but most of all, to the citizens of the world, I greet you in peace.

Many of you fear me and fear what the future holds for our planet.  As I speak, my representatives are assuming the seats of power in every country on the planet.  The insurrections and resistance have been silenced, and I speak to you as your Emperor.  But Emperor is a title that I both crave and resist.  For no man should rule another.

Our struggle for this revolution, for this turning upside down the social, political and economic order, has been motivated by one thing only:  to return the resources of the Earth to the people of the Earth.  Our use of violence was an unavoidable tactic to wrest control of those who have usurped power and resources and the riches of the world to satisfy their own rapacious appetites and overblown egos.  After all, it was they who mastered the art of violence in their misguided and morally bankrupt conquest of the world.   The predecessors of this monopoly of the world’s resources resorted, too, to the psychological tactic of making animals out of those who were exploited,  as if it were better to be a slave than to be free.

To those who have enjoyed fabulous wealth for the past 1000 years, I say to you that you are rich no more.  Your bank accounts and assets are being seized as I speak, and you will join the rest of humanity in the common pursuit of the common good.

To those of you who have suffered from racism, poverty, homelessness, joblessness, ignorance, and death, I say to you that your suffering has come to an end.  This world is a rich world, and there is enough to go around for everybody—more than enough—as long as the few don’t consume for the many.

Five percent of the world, those descendants of slave traders, plantation holders, and industrial factories, has controlled 90% of the wealth of the world.  As I speak, that statement is past tense.  The monopoly of wealth and resources is over.

This mal-distribution of resources was accomplished only through the use of violence or the threat of violence.  That threat no longer exists, as it is only I, and my Council, who control the mechanisms of violence.  And I want to ensure you that we will practice war no more!

Tonight, as I speak, the rule of the multi-national corporations, whose wealth rose from the blood, sweat and tears of the teeming masses, is over.   From this day forward, all CEOs, all Presidents and Vice Presidents, all Managers and Executives, all those who are under-worked and overpaid, will be compensated at the same rate as every other person who works and contributes to their family, community and world.  You have had your day--your millennium--but that day is over.

The world’s wealth—and friends, it is inexhaustible—will be distributed equally to all.  For those who have toiled throughout your lives and suffered from the indifference of the ruling capitalists and socialists, I say to you that your life will improve tomorrow.  Epidemic diseases will be vigorously fought, human starvation is to be an anathema to an earlier obsolete age, and we will recognize homelessness and unemployment for what they are:  the barbarous consequences of a world devoted to the accumulation of capital for the few.

The nation states, as you knew them, are to be dismantled.  There will be no national boundaries, no passports, and no restrictions on the freedom of movement of any human being to any place on this planet.

There will be no more violence.  When our transition is complete, and the revolution is finally finished, then we will mandate the destruction of all weapons, including our own, from the face of the earth.  Every nuclear missile, every submarine, every military satellite, every tank, every rifle, every bomber, every fighter plane, every mine, every handgun, will be destroyed.  The factories that have manufactured these weapons of human genocide will be destroyed.  Every citizen who surrenders weapons will be paid richly for them.

Our mission is to bring peace and prosperity to the world.  And where there is no peace, there can be no prosperity.  And where there are weapons of mass destruction, or of individual destruction, there can be no peace.

We will convert the prison-military-industrial complexes into complexes for restoring the integrity of our environment, for restoring the integrity of our schools, our hospitals, and our people.  We will practice war no more!

We will challenge the isms that divide us:  racism, sexism, heterosexism, classism.  We do this by recognizing our common fate and our common destiny.  The categories we use to divide us are social constructions that have no meaning outside of the collective fiction we have learned to believe as reality.   But these fictions were only the perverse intellectual tools of the oppressors of human kind.   We will re-educate ourselves to the true dignity and worth of every member of our species.

Our priorities are simple:  the health, education, safety and welfare of every citizen of the world.  This is my hope, this is my dream, and this is my promise:

Banks, R. R., & Eberhardt, J. L. (1998). Social psychological processes and the legal bases of racial categorization. In J. L. Eberhardt & S. T. Fiske (Eds.), Confronting racism:  The problem and the response . Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications.

Fanon, F. (1999). The wretched of the Earth. In M. Bulmer & J. Solomos (Eds.), Racism (pp. 116-120). New York: Oxford University Press.

Kiernan, V. (1999). Africa. In M. Bulmer & J. Solomos (Eds.), Racism (pp. 97-99). New York: Oxford University Press.

Mason, P. (1999). Patterns of dominance. In M. Bulmer & J. Solomos (Eds.), Racism (pp. 106-116). New York: Oxford University Press.

Smith, M. G. (1999). Ethnic and cultural pluralism in the British Caribbean. In M. Bulmer & J. Solomos (Eds.), Racism (pp. 99-106). New York: Oxford University Press.

Halford H. Fairchild is a Professor of Psychology and Black Studies at Pitzer College and the Chairman of the Intercollegiate Department of Black Studies at The Claremont Colleges.  He is Editor of Psych Discourse and may be reached at PsychDiscourse@aol.com.

Call for Editor
The Journal of Black Psychology

Applications for the position of Editor of The Journal of Black Psychology are now being accepted.  Individuals with a strong publication record, superior organizational and management skills, and a history of participation in the activities of the Association of Black Psychologists are urged to apply.  The Journal publishes original research and review articles devoted to a range of topics related to the behavior of people of African descent.  It is a bi-monthly publication that handles a large number of manuscripts each year.  Interested parties should submit a full curriculum vita to: Jules P. Harrell, Department of Psychology, Co-Chairperson of the Publications Committee, Howard University, Washington, DC  20059 or jharrell@howard.edu.  All materials must be received by close of business November 15, 2000.

Student Circle Contact Information
The current members of the Central Committee of the Student Circle are as follows:

Chairperson:  Deirdre Sermons, M.A. (deeisat1@aol.com)
Immediate-past Chairperson:  George Leary, M.A. (gleary1@gl.umbc.edu)
Mid-West Regional Representative:  Athena Porter, Ph.D. (athnprtr@aol.com)
Southern Regional Representative:  Kevin Prince, M.A. (harambee@arches.uga.edu)
Undergraduate Representative:  Sandra Wilson (swilsoncannon@hotmail.com)
Travel Awards
Students in Social Psychology
Travel Awards to Attend SPSP Conference.  The Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) has established a fund devoted to increasing the degree of diversity within personality and social psychology.  As part of this initiative, eligible graduate students are invited to apply for travel awards to attend the SPSP conference in San Antonio, Texas, on February 1-3, 2001. To qualify for funding, applicants must be enrolled in a psychology graduate program and must be a member of an ethnic or racial minority group, a first generation college student, or an individual with a disability.  Travel awards will cover all conference-related expenses up to a maximum of $1,000, including transportation, lodging, food, and conference registration.  SPSP will also host a welcome reception for award recipients prior to the opening session of the conference.  For the 2001 conference, SPSP anticipates making approximately 12 travel awards.  To apply, please submit the following materials in triplicate by November 15, 2000: (1) A completed application form (printable from www.spsp.org/divform.htm); (2) An academic vita or résumé; (3) A one-page statement describing your research interests, career goals, and rationale for applying (e.g., how you would benefit from the award).  In addition, applicants should include one letter of support from a faculty member (in a sealed envelope with the faculty member's signature across the envelope flap).  Please send all application materials to:  SPSP Diversity Fund, c/o Professor Scott Plous, Department of Psychology, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT 06459.  Award recipients will be chosen on the basis of academic merit. SPSP will notify all applicants of the award decisions by December 15, 2000. For further details, please see the SPSP web site at www.spsp.org/.

Call for Papers

CALL FOR PAPERS:  The 27th Annual Symposium, "Technology and Development in Africa", April 25th-28th, 2001.  Center for African Studies and College of Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.  In cooperation with the African Academy of Sciences.  Theme:  The theme of this Symposium is "Technology and Development in Africa."  Special emphasis will be placed on the development and progress of information technology and biotechnology. These rapidly advancing technologies have had and will continue to have significant impacts on economic, social, and political life all over the world. This symposium will look at the promise and significance of these technologies as well as their relationships to development in Africa, and participants will explore the ways in which African societies engage these processes.  Description:  Progress in the development of science and technology over the last half of the twentieth century was explosive and very impressive. The early signs for the new Millennium are that this trend will continue unabated. New technologies including information technology, biotechnology, materials technology, and nanotechnology are being developed at breath-taking speed and their impact on the quality of everyday life is growing daily and becoming pervasive. Indeed, the development and adoption of technology have become important factors of economic growth and social change. Whereas developed countries are making massive investments and commitments to technology development, most developing countries, including many in Africa, are largely unable to do the same. Generally, these countries do not seem to be benefiting from many of the new technologies, and they have been unable to harness technologies that might alleviate enduring problems of hunger, malnutrition, and disease. What are some of the reasons for this? What can be done to change this situation?  Given the technological developments, how are African scientists, politicians, and policy makers involved and directing their efforts and intellect to designing innovative and effective policies to transform the socio-economic environments of African countries? Clearly, African countries need to invest in and mobilize science and technology more than they have in the past if the continent is not to be left further behind the rest of the world in its socio-economic development.  This Symposium, sponsored by the Center for African Studies and the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in cooperation with the African Academy of Sciences, will endeavor to bring technical experts in the sciences, engineering, and humanities together with politicians and policy makers from Africa and around the world to deliberate on the role of technology in African development. Special emphasis will be paid to information technology and biotechnology and their impact on education, business, governance, health, environment, and agriculture.  Topics: Information Technology and its Impact on:  Education, Business & Industry, Telecommunications, Agriculture, Energy Resources, Politics and Governance, Gender Issues; Biotechnology and its Impact on:  Genomics & Implications for Medicine, Environment, Agriculture & Food Safety and Security, Strategies & Structures for Cooperation, Inter-African Collaborations, Inter-Agency Support for Research & Development in Africa.  Participation:  Scientists, engineers, social scientists, and policy makers will be invited. The Symposium will foster understanding and collaboration by supporting interdisciplinary exchange and dialogue among academicians, practitioners, and policy makers. Participants from Africa and other parts of the world are encouraged.  Abstracts submitted should be no more than one page long or up to 400 words. Electronic submissions are encouraged. DEADLINE:   Submit Abstracts by:  November 15, 2000  CONTACT:  Center for African Studies, 210 International Studies Bldg., 910 S. Fifth Street, Champaign, Illinois 61820, U.S.A.  Phone: 217-333-6335, Fax: 217-244-2429, E-mail: african@uiuc.edu, Web: www.afrst.uiuc.edu.

Call for Papers:  Seeking empirical, theoretical, or applied papers that contribute to the understanding of therapeutic issues for biracial women to be included in a special issue of the journal, Women and Therapy.  Please submit an Outline/Proposal in duplicate by December 15, 2000.  Final deadline for completed papers is May 15, 2001.  Manuscripts should be submitted in duplicate 10-20 pages in length in APA format accompanied by a letter indicating that the paper has not been published elsewhere and is not under review at another publication. A broad range of topics is acceptable so long as implications for psychotherapy with biracial women are addressed.  Interested potential authors are encouraged to contact us prior to December 15, 2000 with an idea for a manuscript.  Contact:  Angela R. Gillem, Ph.D., Beaver College, 450 Easton Rd., Glenside, PA 19038, (215) 572-2184, gillem@beaver.edu.

Grant Writers Wanted!

GRANT WRITERS!  THE ASSOCIATION OF BLACK PSYCHOLOGISTS is in need of Grant writers to write grants for the Association.  We invite you to commit to assist our Association in remaining fiscally stable.  You would work closely with the Grants Committee of the National Board of Directors.  Grants are available to organizations such as ours but we often receive notices with turn around times of only two months.  Grant money is available but must be applied for promptly.  ABPsi could benefit if we had a core of grant writers in place.  The Black community needs the research and services of Black psychologists.  We encourage you to help us move to our rightful place as leaders!  If you are interested in becoming more involved with the heart and soul of ABPsi, please let us know.  Please send letters of intent with a copy of your resume to: Ms. Judy Ross, Treasurer and Chair of Grants Committee, National Office, The ABPsi, P.O. Box 55999, Washington, D.C., 20040-5999.
 

Please Notify the National Office of Address Changes!

Funding!

The Ford Foundation has postdoctoral, predoctoral, and dissertation fellowships for "minorities."  For more information, contact:  Fellowship Office, National Research Council, 2101 Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC  20418.  Phone:  (202) 334-2872; Fax: (202) 334-3419; E-mail: infofell@nas.edu; Website:  http://national-academies.org/osep/fo.  Applications may be downloaded from our Website or filled out on-line.

Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies.  Residential Research Fellowships.  Grant Date: 2000-12-01.  The Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies at the University of Virginia invites scholars whose work focuses on Race, Ethnicity, and Society in Africa and the Atlantic World (broadly defined as the African Diaspora) to apply for Woodson predoctoral and postdoctoral residential research fellowships with terms beginning August 1, 2001. Postdoctoral fellowships (one year) carry a stipend of $25,000. Predoctoral fellowships (two years) carry an annual stipend of $15,000.  Individuals may not apply for both fellowships in the same year. The competition is open to qualified candidates without restriction as to citizenship or current residence except for current University employees, who may not apply. Applications must be postmarked no later than December 1, 2000. For complete guidelines and application forms, visit the Fellowships page of the Woodson website, listed below.  Contact information:; Selection Committee; Residential Research Fellowships; The Carter G. Woodson Institute; University of Virginia; P.O. Box 400162; Charlottesville, VA 22904-4162; Phone: 804-924-3109; Fax: 804-924-8820; Email:  woodson@gwis.virginia.edu.  Grant website:  http://www.virginia.edu/~woodson/programs/fellowships.html

Events

March 8-11, 2001:  National Black Family Conference, held in Louisville Kentucky.  Please check the website for BFA:  www.louisville.edu/edu/bfa.

Awards/Prizes

THE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON COMMUNITY HEALTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (CHLP) honors ten outstanding individuals each year for their work in creating or enhancing healthcare programs serving communities whose needs have been ignored and unmet.  Each leader receives $100,000 which includes a $5,000 personal stipend and $95,000 for program enhancement over a three-year period.  CHLP seeks out individuals who have the leadership skills to overcome complex obstacles and find creative ways to bring healthcare services to their communities.  All are largely unrecognized and in "mid-career," most often with no less than five and no more than fifteen years of community health work experience.  The nomination process is open and nominations can be made by consumers, community health leaders, health professionals and government officials who have been personally inspired by the nominees.  Interested nominators can write CHLP anytime for a brochure and a Letter of Intent form (LOI), due to the Program Office no later than Sept. 16th.  You can view our brochure on line at:  http://www.communityhealthleaders.org/.  Early submissions are guaranteed a prompt response.  Contact:  CHLP, 30 Winter Street, Suite 920, Boston, MA  02108.  Phone:  617-426-9772.

The Association for Women in Psychology Announces the Eleventh Annual Women of Color Psychologies Award.  Submissions:  Empirical, theoretical, and applied papers and books that contribute significantly to the understanding of the psychology of women of color will be considered.  Eligibility:  Manuscripts must be by and about women of color.  Jointly authored manuscripts will be considered if the first author is a woman of color.  Papers should be approximately journal length, written in APA manuscript style, and publication-ready (i.e., no drafts of papers).  Papers that have been submitted for publication or presented at a professional meeting, and papers and books that have been previously published or accepted for publication are eligible.  Submission Procedures:  The following material must accompany submissions:  four copies of the manuscript, two self-addressed stamped legal-sized envelopes, and a cover sheet with your name, address, phone number, and the title of the paper.  The author’s name should not appear anywhere on the paper itself.  Please send the above materials to:  Dr. Jeanette Hsu, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, 3801 Miranda Avenue (116B), Palo Alto, CA  94304, (650) 493-5000, ext. 67915, Fax:  (650) 852-3445, Email:  Jeanette.Hsu@med.va.gov.  Deadline for Submissions:  April 1, 2001.  Review:  A diverse panel of AWP members will conduct a blind review (except when reviewing published books).  Submissions will be evaluated on the basis of creativity, sound methodology, clarity of presentation, contribution of new knowledge, and importance to the advancement of the psychology of women of color.  Awards:  The recipient of the award will be announced at the American Psychological Association convention in August 2001.  The recipient will be invited to present at the 2002 AWP Conference and will receive up to $250 in travel expenses.

Attention Women!

Attention Women:  Your participation is invited:  The Association for Women in Psychology (AWP) Women of Color Psychologies Award Committee would like additional AWP members for the committee who are familiar (or would like to become more familiar) with the literature by and about women of color.  We appreciate members from all backgrounds to ensure a diverse panel of reviewers.  Your responsibilities will include the recommendation of manuscripts for the committee to review and participation in the review process itself.  Even if you do not wish to serve as a reviewer, please feel free to make suggestions of articles and books for the committee to review.  We wish to consider as many articles and books as possible for the award.  The deadline for submissions is April 1st.  We will begin reviewing the submissions soon after that, with a deadline for completion of reviews of July 15th.  Members of the committee attending the annual APA convention will meet during APA and confirm the year’s awardee. For additional information about the committee and/or the recommendation process, please contact the committee chair:  Dr. Jeanette Hsu, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, 3801 Miranda Avenue (116B), Palo Alto, CA  94304, (650) 493-5000, ext. 67915, Fax:  (650) 852-3445, Email:  Jeanette.Hsu@med.va.gov.

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Authors Wanted

Psych Discourse wishes to publish biographical articles on elders and other members of The Association.  Articles should be between 1000-3000 words and submitted to the Psych Discourse editor.

Articles are requested that focus on Black history, to be published in the February issue of Psych Discourse.  Submit articles to the editor.
 

ABPsi Quote Corner

“The worst mistake you can make is to think that the African has a sick mind that needs psychological attention or psychiatric healing.  The African does not have sick mind; he has frustrations and anger, resulting from the failure of his post-independence revolution of rising material expectations.  We must situate the true causes of this failure, not in abstract theories on human behavior or in idealistic models of development but in a scientific, realistic analysis of the objective, structural conditions in which Africans have been struggling to build their new nations.”

His Excellency J.J. Rawlings

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The University of the Virgin Islands FACULTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SPRING 2001 ST. THOMAS CAMPUS The University of the Virgin Islands is a small historically Black publicly supported land-grant institution.   Appointees must be able to work productively with students and colleagues of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.  UVI is seeking faculty with interests, experience, and expertise in curriculum innovation, interdisciplinary studies, and distance education as well as teaching and scholarly excellence in their specialties. The Social Science Division is seeking a Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology A doctorate in Experimental Psychology, Bio-psychology or Cognitive Psychology as well as two or more years of teaching in comparable higher education setting.  A demonstrated interest and ability to work effectively with students from a broad range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds is essential.  An emphasis on the cultural context of human behavior and knowledge of the Caribbean are desirable.  The successful applicant will teach twelve (12) credit hours per semester, in the evening if necessary. If applicable, economy jet fare to St. Thomas for the appointee and immediate family, and shipping allowance up to $1,250 will be paid by the University upon presentation of receipts.  Benefits include the liberal TIAA-CREF or the Virgin Islands Government Retirement Plan, and a comprehensive group medical and dental insurance program. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and three letters of references to Mr. Roy Watlington, Interim Chancellor, St. Thomas Campus, University of the Virgin Islands, No. 2 John Brewer’s Bay, St. Thomas, VI 00802-9990 or email sttchan@uvi.edu with cc to einiama@uvi.edu. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY-AFFIRMATIVE ACTION-ADA  EMPLOYER AND EDUCATOR

PSYCHOLOGY/BLACK STUDIES: Pomona College invites applications for a tenure-track joint appointment in Psychology and Black Studies beginning Fall 2001.  Preferred areas of specialization are Clinical, Community, or Counseling psychology or a specialty that integrates one of these areas with another subfield of psychology that is relevant to mental health.  Research program pertinent to the psychology of persons of African descent is required.  Teaching includes introductory psychology, two courses in African American psychology, a course in area of specialization, and senior thesis.  Evidence of teaching excellence and ability to involve students in a program of research is expected.  Pomona College is a highly selective liberal arts college located 35 miles east of Los Angeles, attracting a diverse national student body.  We have a strong commitment to faculty teaching and research, and believe that these activities are mutually enhancing in our setting.  Review of applications will begin December 1, 2000 and continue until the position is filled.  Pomona College is an equal opportunity employer.  Women and members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.  Applications should include vitae, reprints, teaching evaluations, if available, and three letters of recommendation.  Send to: Suzanne Thompson, Chair, Department of Psychology, Pomona College, Claremont, CA  91711.  [CA1]
 
 

Children's Hospital of Orange County PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGIST Children's Hospital of Orange County is seeking a full-time pediatric psychologist to join our Department of Health Psychology. The position involves working with a team of psychologists and psychiatrists who provide inpatient consultation/liaison, and outpatient neuropsychological assessment, pain management, psychotherapy, infant development, and school and social reintegration services in a tertiary teaching hospital. Each pediatric psychologist works with one or two of the above programs and, in addition, is assigned as the lead consultant to a pediatric subspecialty division. Requirements include completion of a Ph.D. and internship in APA-accredited programs with primary interests and background in pediatric or child clinical psychology. CA license eligibility required. Candidates must process the ability to work collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams with a multicultural patient population. Participation in training programs at CHOC include: an APA-accredited predoctoral internship in clinical psychology, an APPIC listed postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology, pediatric residency, and child psychiatry fellowship affiliated with the UC Irvine Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior. Clinical research opportunities are available. CHOC is committed to supporting and promoting diversity with its staff and training programs. Send letter of interest to: John M. Watkins, Ph.D., Director, Department of Health Psychology, Children's Hospital of Orange County, 455 S. Main Street, Orange, CA 92868. EOE/AAP.

TWO POSITIONS: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND DEVELOPMENTAL – CLAREMONT GRADUATE UNIVERSITY:  Claremont Graduate University announces a search for faculty (rank open) in (1) Organizational Behavior and (2) Developmental Psychology to teach and supervise research in the Ph.D. program in their area of specialization and to contribute to other academic programs, especially program evaluation; interdisciplinary collaboration is encouraged.  Further information on these positions and other open faculty positions at CGU can be found under Employment Opportunities at http://www.cgu.edu/sbos.  [CA2]

COUNSELING.  Tenure track faculty position, assistant or associate professor.  Fall 2001.  Earned doctorate in MFT, Counseling Psychology, or related field.  Teach courses, supervise field work.  Successful experience and communication with linguistically, racially, and culturally diverse communities.  Full job description posted at http://csulb.edu/~colled/jobs/.  Review begins 12/10/2000.  Department of Educational Psychology, Administration, and Counseling.  California State University, Long Beach. 1250 Bellflower Boulevard.  Long Beach CA 90840.  FAX (562) 985-4534 and the email address is:  edpac@csulb.edu.  EEO/AA/Title IX Employer.  [CA3]

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP with the California STD/HIV Behavioral Intervention Training Center, Univ. of CA, S.F. and the California State Division of STD Prevention and Control, CDC-funded 2 yr. Position.  Theory based research training on understanding and reducing STD/HIV risk behaviors and on the development and implementation of community prevention interventions.  Apply by February 2001 to begin September 1, 2001. Please submit a letter of application, CV, and names of 3 references to Dr. M. Margaret Dolcini and Dr. Gail Bolan c/o Lynette Rogers, California STD/HIV Prevention Training Center, 1947 Center Street, Suite 201, Berkeley, CA 94704.  UCSF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  [CA4]

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY - UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS - QUANTITATIVE PSYCHOLOGY- The Department of Psychology at the University of California at Davis invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level to begin in July, 2001.  The candidate must have a Ph.D., specialize in the application of advanced quantitative methods in psychology, and have a strong commitment to quality teaching of quantitative methods at both graduate and undergraduate levels.  This position is part of a campus initiative to promote quantitative research in the social sciences at UC Davis.  The successful candidate is expected to participate in the new Center on Quantitative Social Science Research with faculty from other social science disciplines. In addition to research in advanced quantitative methods, the ideal candidate would have substantive research interests within one of the four areas covered by the department:  Cognition-Perception, Social-Personality, Psychobiology, and Developmental.  Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, evidence of success in teaching, representative reprints or preprints, and three letters of reference.  Review of applications will commence on November 1, 2000, and continue until the position is filled.  Send materials to:  Quantitative Psychology Search Committee, Department of Psychology, One Shields Avenue, University of California, Davis CA  95616-8686.  For information, contact the Search Committee Chair, Keith Widaman, at the above address or via the Internet: kfwidaman@ucdavis.edu.  The University of California, Davis, and the Department of Psychology are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity.  The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  [CA5a]

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY-UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS-DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGIST-The Department of Psychology at the University of California, Davis, invites applications for tenure-track appointments in developmental psychology at the Assistant Professor level to begin in July 2001.  We anticipate filling 2-3 positions.  Applicants must have a Ph.D and have a strong, active program of research involving human infants and/or children.  Area of specialization within developmental psychology is open.  Candidates must also have a demonstrated record or evident potential to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in developmental psychology, supervise dissertation research, and obtain external funding.  Interest applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, evidence of success in teaching, representative reprints and/or preprints, and three letters of recommendation.  Review of applications will commence on December 1, 2000 and continue until the position is filled.  Send materials to:  Developmental Psychology Search Committee, Department of Psychology, One shields Avenue, University of California, Davis, CA 95616-8686.  For information contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Gail S. Goodman, at the above address or via the internet:  ggoodman@ucdavis.edu.  The University of California, Davis and the Department of Psychology are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity.  The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  [CA5b]

DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING-SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY: 1) Chair, associate or full professor, twelve month.  2) Assistant professor, Coordinator of School Counseling program.  3) Assistant professor, School Counseling program.  4) Assistant professor, Rehabilitation Counseling program.  All positions are permanent, tenure track.  Complete job descriptions are available at:  www.sfsu.edu/~counsel in the "news" section.  SFSU, a CA state university, serves a diverse student body w/a mission to promote scholarship, diversity, instructional excellence & intellectual accomplishment.  Faculty are expected to be effective teachers, demonstrating professional achievement and growth through research, publications and creative activities, and service to the campus and community.  Salaries commensurate with experience.  Start date August 2001.  Application deadline: January 2, 2001.  Send letter of application, vitae, 3 letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations & reprints to:  Peggy Smith, Hiring Committee, Dept. of Counseling, CHHS, SFSU, 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA  94132-4161.  [CA6]

COUNSELING.  Tenure track faculty position, assistant or associate professor.  Fall 2001.  Earned doctorate in MFT, Counseling Psychology, or related field.  Teach courses, supervise field work.  Successful experience and communication with linguistically, racially, and culturally diverse communities.  Full job description posted at http://csulb.edu/~colled/jobs/.  Review begins 12/10/2000.  Department of Educational Psychology, Administration, and Counseling.  California State University, Long Beach. 1250 Bellflower Boulevard.  Long Beach CA 90840.  FAX (562) 985-4534 and the email address is edpac@csulb.edu.  EEO/AA/Title IX Employer.  [CA10]

UNIVERSITY OF DENVER-DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY:  Anticipates a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Child Clinical Psychology to begin Fall 2001.  The primary requirement for this position is excellence in research and teaching.  We particularly encourage applications from individuals with interests in development psychopathology, multicultural research, or pediatric psychology, but will seriously consider individuals with other interests relevant to Child Clinical Psychology.  Send a letter of interest, vita, at least three letters of recommendation, and reprints/preprints to Child Clinical Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Denver, Denver CO  80208.  We will give priority to applications received by December 1, 2000 but will consider applications until the position is filled.  The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications particularly from women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.  [CO1]

UNIVERSITY OF DENVER - DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY:  The University of Denver Department of Psychology is searching for an exceptionally qualified researcher and teacher who has an established program of research on developmental processes.  We hope to fill the position in September 2001, and the position will remain open until it is filled.  Level is open, but our preference is to hire at least at the advanced assistant level.  Applicants with developmental interests in any area of psychology will be considered.  Send a letter of interest, vita, at least three letters of recommendation (or the names and addresses of three referees who will not be contacted without your permission) and reprints/preprints to: Developmental Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Denver, Denver CO 80208.  The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications particularly form women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.  [CO2]
 

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR:  HUMAN ABILITIES AND EXPERTISE:  The Department of Psychology at Yale University seeks to make an appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the broadly defined area of human abilities, competencies, and expertise effective July 1, 2001.  The candidate's research should span at least two approaches to these areas, including but not limited to cognitive, psychometric, developmental, personality-social, and biological.  Relating core topics of psychology in unconventional ways to the study of human abilities and expertise would be desirable.  We also seek in this candidates someone who can contribute effectively to undergraduate and graduate teaching programs of the University.  Yale University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and applications form women and minority group members are especially encouraged.  All applicants should send a letter of application, a curriculum vita, one copy of selected publications and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to:  Chair, Abilities and Expertise Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Yale University, 2 Hillhouse Avenue, P.O. Box 208205, New Haven,  CT  06520-8205.  Deadline for completed applications:  January 15, 2001.  [CT1]

PSYCHOLOGISTS - THE VILLAGE FOR FAMILIES & CHILDREN, a non-profit, multi-service organization, is on a mission to "Reverse the Increase in Child Abuse and Violence affecting Families in this Generation."  As such, We are currently seeking experienced, licensed Psychologists to help us fulfill this mission.  We will also consider license-eligible candidates.  Successful candidates will provide mental health services to urban children and families in a multi-service, community-oriented organization.  Expertise in child, family, and trauma treatment.  Experience in a managed care environment.  Strong interpersonal skills required, along with an ability to work well in collaboration with other agencies and treatment environments.  Bilingual/Bicultural skills strongly preferred.  Qualifications:  Ph.D., Psy.D., MA.  We are committed to total quality service, workforce diversity, and actively promote a drug-free workplace.  Interested candidates should send resume to:  Catherine Corto-Mergins, The Village For Families & Children, 1680 Albany Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105.  AA/EOE.  [CT2]
 

PROFESSOR AND CHAIR OF PSYCHOLOGY:  The Psychology Department at the University of South Florida invites applications for the position of Professor and Chair of Psychology to begin Fall, 2001.  Applicants should be nationally recognized senior scholars with a strong record of scholarly productivity as evidenced by accomplishments such as substantial contributions to the research literature, a history of extramural research support, and holding leadership roles in relevant professional or scientific organizations.  We seek someone with a demonstrated commitment to administrative leadership who is dedicated to the science of psychology while conversant and comfortable with the values and issues affecting both applied and basic research programs.  The successful candidate should be aware of changing trends in the field and have a sophisticated understanding and facility in handling departmental governance.  Area of specialization is open, but the candidate's research interests should complement and extend existing areas of concentration.  The Department currently has three Ph.D. programs areas:  Clinical, Cognitive and Neural Sciences, and Industrial-Organizational plus several less formal areas of convergence, within and across programs.  Other areas of emphasis are likely to emerge as the Department considers its organization in relation to the future of psychology as a discipline.  The incoming chair would play an important role in identifying these areas.  USF is a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research Extensive University, the second largest recipient of extramural funding in the state university system, and one of Florida's three designated Research 1 universities.  Founded in 1956, USF is now the largest metropolitan university in the Southeastern United States, serving 36,000 students in ten colleges on four campuses.  USF offers degree programs in 79 undergraduate disciplines, 889 master's and specialist programs and 26 doctoral programs, including the MD.  The faculty numbers more than 2,000 members.  The Department of Psychology Which continues to advance in excellence and stature, has 32 full-time faculty and will be moving into a new building, with state of the art research, office and clinic facilities during the Spring, 2001.  The Department generates significant federal grant support, is recognized as one of the strongest academic units in the College of Arts and Sciences and the University, and has more than 1700 undergraduate majors.  Representing both applied and basic research areas, our department is firmly committed to advancing scientific knowledge and the application of scientifically validated procedures to human psychological problems.  The Clinical program is APA-accredited and a Member of the Academy of Psychological Clinical Sciences.  For more information about our department and faculty, please go to http://www.cas.usf.edu/psychology/.  The Tampa Bay area is rated the fourth best area to live and work in the country by the 2000 Places Rated Almanac.  Applications form women and members of ethnic minorities are particularly encouraged.  This is a full-time (twelve-month) tenure earning position and salary is negotiable.  A Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required.  Applications must be received by January 15, 2001.  Interested candidates should send a vita and may arrange for letters to be sent or submit contact information for three references to:  Psychology Chair Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, BEH 339, Tampa, FL  33620-8200.  For further information contact Louis A. Penner, Chair of the Search Committee, by email at penner@chuma1.cas.usf.edu.  The University of South Florida is an affirmative action, equal opportunity, equal access employer.  For disability accommodations, please call Mrs. Laura Pierce (813) 974-0497.  According to Florida law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public.  [FL1]

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA THE CENTER FOR STUDIES IN CRIMINOLOGY AND LAW invites applications for an Associate Professor position to begin August 2001.  Minimum qualifications for the position include (1) a Ph.D. in criminology/criminal justice, psychology, or sociology; (2) a record of high research productivity (with a track record in external funding preferred); (3) demonstrated research interests in law and society, theory, or the processes/operations of a justice subsystem (police, courts, corrections, civil law).  The Center is a budgeted multi-disciplinary unit with established and expanding teaching and research missions in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The successful candidate's appointment and location will be in the Center with tenure accrual in the Department of Psychology or the Department of Sociology. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Submit a letter of application, a curriculum vita, and the names and contact information of three references to Dr. Lonn  Lanza-Kaduce, Chair, Search Committee, Center for Studies in Criminology and Law, 201 Walker Hall,  PO Box 115950, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 326115950 (llkkll@crim.ufl.edu).    Anyone requiring accommodations to make an application should contact the Center Director. The closing date for applications is December 1, 2000.  [FL2]

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN ADOLESCENT DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT RESEARCH - NIH/NIDA postdoctoral research training program at the University of Miami Center for Treatment Research on Adolescent Drug Abuse (http://www.med.miami.edu/ctrada/).  The goal of the program is to prepare postdoctoral fellows for research and academic positions by developing research competencies in the specialty of adolescent drug abuse intervention research.  Our research center conducts a range of treatment outcome and process studies with adolescents.  Throughout the two-year program fellows become involved in one or more of the Center's studies, in order to gain experience and skill in conducting clinical research with primarily African-American and Hispanic adolescents and families.  Fellows take part in an ongoing seminar on the program's core content areas--adolescent drug abuse, contemporary treatment research-based and other therapies for adolescent drug abuse, advances in statistical methods used in clinical studies, research funding, grant writing, writing for publication, and professional socialization issues pertaining to research careers.  Fellows can also take advanced courses, most frequently in the advance statistics and data analysis areas, and training is provided in the responsible conduct of science.  Fellows work with senior investigators in developing new proposals in the Center and in the development of their own research ideas and proposals.  Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or M.D. or other doctoral degree, have demonstrated research abilities, strong writing skills, and an interest in treatment research with adolescents.  To apply, download application materials directly from the Center webpage (address above) or request an application form from:  Dr. Howard Liddle, Professor and Director, Center for Treatment Research on Adolescent Drug Abuse, University of Miami School of Medicine, P.O. Box 019132 (M711), Miami, FL 33101.  E-mail:  hliddle@med.miami.edu.  [FL3]

THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, at the UNIVERSTIY OF GEORGIA invites applications for three tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor effective August 2001.  Cognitive/Experimental:  Two positions are in areas of cognitive/experimental psychology that focus on higher order cognitive processes broadly defined.  Cognitive Neuroscience:  This is a joint position in the Cognitive/Experimental and Biopsychology programs.  Applications are encouraged within all branches of cognitive neuroscience.  (Resources available include equipment for recording event-related cortical potentials and access to fMRI facilities.)  Candidates for any of these positions should have a commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate students, and to developing a strong research program with the potential to attract extramural funding.  The ability to teach graduate statistics is desirable.  Send statement of interest (indicating the position being applied for), at least four reference letters, and representative reprints to:  Dr. Garnett Stokes, Head, Department of Psychology, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-3013.  All materials must be received by December 15, 2000.  The University of Georgia is an AA/EEO institution.  We encourage applications from minorities and women. [GA1]

IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A CORPORATE PSYCHOLOGIST.  Sperduto & Associates, Inc., an Atlanta-based corporate psychology consulting firm, has grown steadily and profitably since it was founded in 1982.  As a result of continued strong growth, we are aggressively searching for high quality candidates to immediately fill a current opening.  We are seeking individuals who possess the desire and ability to make a long-term career commitment so we can maintain our record of excellent service and very low turnover.  We work with established long-term clients and a steadily growing list of new clients.  We serve a diverse clientele nationwide and provide many services tailored to the needs of top management. These services include individual psychological assessment, executive coaching, attitude and 360° surveys team building, training, culture change, organizational development, and acquisition/merger work.  We provide a supportive but fast-paced learning environment.  We offer a competitive salary with exceptional bonus opportunities, profit-sharing, and long-term earning potential based on performance.  Qualified candidates possess a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational, Clinical, or Counseling Psychology and are licensable in Georgia.  We are looking for candidates who possess strong interpersonal skills, well-developed problem solving skills and judgment, conscientiousness, insight into self and others, an understanding of individual personalities and behavior, the ability to work both as an individual performer and a team member, and the desire to learn and grow.  This full position includes moderate travel of no more than two nights away from home per week.  We encourage you to learn more about us at www.sperduto.com.  Please send a resume and letter of interest to:  Dean Stamoulis, Ph.D.; Attn:  Recruiting Representative; SPERDUTO & ASSOCIATES, INC.; 235 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30303.  [GA2]

THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AT GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY announces anticipated tenure-track faculty positions as an Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology beginning Fall, 2001.  Georgia State University is a Doctoral/Research-Extensive University (Cornegie Foundation, 2000) which is located in a major urban setting with the most diverse student body in the State of Georgia.  We seek broadly-trained, outstanding candidates who can establish nationally competitive research programs, and can contribute effectively to graduate and undergraduate instructional programs, and university and national service.  Candidates who can complement more than one of our graduate program areas are especially encouraged to apply.  The Department of Psychology currently supports Ph.D. level graduate programs in Clinical Psychology, Community Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Neuropsychology and Behavioral Neurosciences, and Social/Cognitive Psychology (see www.gsu.edu/ ~wwwpsy/).  The current position is for a Clinical Psychologist.  The area of specialty within our APA-accredited Clinical Psychology Program is open; however, we are particularly interested in a candidate with an interest in developmental, life-span, or adult psychopathology or clinical geropsychology.  Desired areas of expertise include, but are not limited to:  (1) anxiety, depression, substance abuse, or personality disorders, and (2) psychosocial adaptations or mental health services for older adults.  Applicants with an interest in ethnically diverse populations in these areas are strongly encouraged to apply.  All applicants must hold a Ph.D. from an APA-accredited Clinical Psychology Program and have at least one year of supervised postdoctoral clinical experience that qualifies for Georgia licensure at the time of appointment.  Application:  To apply, applicants should send a letter of application that (1) describes their academic and research/scholarship interests, (2) discusses their philosophy of teaching and documents their teaching effectiveness, and (3) outlines their professional accomplishments and future goals.  Applicants should feel free to include information regarding their ethnic background or experiences that would add to the diversity of the departmental environment.  In addition, they should send a curriculum vitae, one copy of selected publications, and should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the Chair, Clinical Psychology Search Committee, P.O. Box 5010, Atlanta, GA 30302-5010.  Applications must be received by January 2nd, 2001 to be considered during the first selection review.  Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.  Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.  Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.  [GA3]

MOREHOUSE COLLEGE-ATLANTA-GEORGIA-The Department of Psychology invites applications for two full time positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.  Morehouse College is a predominantly African American, all male liberal arts college.  Applications are sought for two areas:  (1) Learning/Experimental Psychology - Tenure track.  (2) Sensation/Perception or Educational Psychology - Nontenure track with possibility of conversion to tenure track.  Candidates should have experience teaching in their specialty areas and in teaching Research Methods and Statistics.  Responsibilities include basic and specialized undergraduate courses, student advising, and supervision of student research.  Vigorous pursuit of one's own program of research is essential.  Applicants must have a doctoral degree, or satisfactory progress toward completion of a doctoral degree, and are expected to show evidence of excellence in teaching and research.  Interested candidates should submit a letter of application indication the position of interest, graduate school transcripts, vitae, reprints and a least 3 letters of recommendation to:  Jann Adams, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, Department of Psychology, Morehouse College, 830 Westview Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA 30314.  Applications must be received by January 15, 2001.  Start date:  August 2001.  Morehouse College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  [GA4]

COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBAN-CHAMPAIGN- The University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track or tenure faculty position in the Department of Psychology cutting across traditional disciplinary lines.  Outstanding candidates at any level will be considered.  Quality and potential of scholarship and teaching are more important than the specific content of the candidate's research program.  The campus is significantly expanding its fMRI research resources, and we are interested in candidates focusing on fMRI that will augment existing research programs that use fMRI, EEG, eye-tracking, and optical imaging methods in the service of substantive research in cognitive neuroscience.  The position begins August 21, 2001.  The PhD is required, and salary will be commensurate with experience.  Applications (vita, statement of interest, at least three letters of recommendation, and pre/reprints) should be sent to:  Gregory A. Miller, Cognitive Neuroscience Search Committee Chair, Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 603 East Daniel Street, Champaign, Illinois 61820.  Inquires and nominations may be directed to gamiller@uiuc.edu.  Information concerning some of the programs, facilities, and faculty in the Department of Psychology and the campus Cognitive Neuroscience Group can be obtained on the World Wide Web at http://www.psych.uiuc.edu and http://www.beckman.uiuc. edu/research/cogneuro.html.  Applications received by January 16 will be given full consideration, but interviews may begin as early as December 1, 2000.  The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and women and minority scholars are encouraged to apply.  [IL1]

COMMUNITY-CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS--DePaul University announces availability of two tenure-track positions in the community specialty area of our APA-approved clinical program, with specialty areas in community and child psychology.  We seek colleagues whose work is compatible with our program's emphasis on prevention, social policy, advocacy and empowerment, diversity-conscious community research and interventions, and urban populations of color.  One position is for a mid-career to senior-level person with a strong record of work with Latino/Latina populations and a successful record of undergraduate and graduate teaching.  The second position is at the assistant professor level.  Successful applicants should have an earned doctorate in community and/or clinical psychology, evidence of strong potential for community research, potential for excellence in teaching undergraduates and graduate students, and interest in supervising student research.  For both positions a license (or license eligibility) for the practice of clinical psychology is desirable.  A willingness to participate in the university's general education program is a plus.  The clinical psychology program at DePaul has strong ties to communities in the great city of Chicago and our training emphasizes applied research and careers in the urban public sector.  DePaul's faculty value diversity and serve a diverse student body.  Candidates from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.  Send C.V., three letters of reference, copies of recent publications, and a statement of research and teaching interests to:  Community-Clinical Search Committee, Department of Psychology, DePaul University, 2219 N. Kenmore, Chicago, IL  60614-3504.  Please specify whether you are applying for the senior or junior position.  The closing date for applications is December 15th, but applications will be considered until the positions are filled.  Start date:  September 1, 2000.  DePaul University is an equal opportunity employer.  For further information, contact LaVome Robinson (lrobinso@wppost.depaul.edu).  [IL2]

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION - CLINICAL PSYCHOLGOY - THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions, beginning August 2001, in the Division of Clinical Psychology.  Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. as well as an APA-accredited internship.  Applicants with research interests in all areas of clinical psychology are welcome, especially those with interests in child clinical, psychopathology, health psychology/behavioral medicine, or clinical psychology and law.  Desirable candidates will have demonstrated potential to develop a productive research program and show promise for grant-supported research.  Responsibilities will include contributing to a nationally recognized program in clinical psychology, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and supervising graduate student theses and dissertations.  Licensure or license-eligibility is desirable.  The department has an APA-accredited clinical program with an in-house training clinic.  Faculty have research strengths in smoking cessation and prevention, eating disorders, addictions, HIV-prevention, emotion, community-based interventions for high-risk youth, and psychology and law.  The department has close ties with the medical center, the Health Research and Policy Centers, the School of Public Health, the Institute for Juvenile Research, the Department of Disability and Human Development, and the Hines Hospital VA Medical Center, and has an NIMH Prevention Research Training Program in Urban Children's Mental Health.  For fullest consideration, applicants should send a cover letter describing their research interests, a vita, reprints, and at least three letters of recommendation by November 15, 2000 to: Veronica Rodriguez, Clinical Search, Department of Psychology (M/C 285), University of Illinois at Chicago, 1007 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60607.  UIC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. [IL3]

IRVING B. HARRIS FELLOWSHIP IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT-The Harris School at the University of Chicago seeks applicants for a one-year A.M. training program in childhood development and policy research and analysis.  Full tuition plus $10,000 stipend available.  Applications must hold graduate degree in early childhood development or related field.  Deadline January 15.  Contact Ellen Cohen at (773) 834-2576 or eb-cohen@uchicago.edu.   [IL5]

Experimental Psychologist: Elmhurst College seeks to fill an anticipated tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2001.  Qualifications include a completed Ph.D. in psychology, specialization in sensation-perception, physiological psychology, and/or human learning, and ability to develop courses in one’s specialty area as well as teach other courses that may include General Psychology and Research Methods. Teaching excellence, mentoring undergraduates in research activities, implementation of one’s own research program, integration of teaching and research within the liberal arts tradition, and commitment to department and institution is expected. Send curriculum vitae, reprints, evidence of teaching effectiveness, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, and 3 letters of recommendation by December 1 to:  George Demakis, Ph. D., Chair Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Elmhurst College, 190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126.  Elmhurst College, a regional liberal arts college of 2,800 students, is located 20 miles west of Chicago and is affiliated with the United Church of Christ. We seek candidates with demonstrated ability to contribute positively to a multicultural campus community.  [IL6]

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY-INDIANA UNIVERSITY KOKOMO is seeking an individual with an earned Ph.D. in psychology for a tenure-track position in its Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences beginning August 2001.  Responsibilities include:  teaching general psychology, statistics, behavioral neuroscience, and a seminar in one's specialty area; maintaining an active, productive research program which can involve undergraduate students; and contributing to university service, including student advisement and assessment of the psychology major.  Ability to teach learning, lifespan development and/or contribute to courses in our applied track is highly desirable.  College or university teaching experience in at least one of the above courses is required.  The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to excellence in undergraduate education (including general education) and a commitment to collaboration with other members of the department.  Experience with new teaching technologies is desirable.  We encourage applications from candidates who can integrate ethnic minority content and issues into their teaching or research.  Salary is competitive and fringe benefits are excellent.  Indiana University Kokomo, one of the eight Indiana University campuses, is a commuter campus with 2700 students located 50 miles north of Indianapolis.  IUK offers a small campus atmosphere while maintaining access to the extensive library and computer facilities of the IU system, as well as opportunities for research and teaching collaboration across the system.  Send an application letter that addresses each of the qualifications for this position, a description of specific teaching and research interests, C.V., three letters of reference, graduate transcripts, and (if available) evidence of teaching effectiveness, by January 2, 2001 to Sharon K. Calhoon, Ph.D., Chair, Psychology Search Committee, Indiana University Kokomo, 2300 S. Washington St., P.O. Box 9003, Kokomo, IN  46904-9003.  E-mail: scalhoon@iuk.edu; Web site: www.iuk.edu.  Indiana University Kokomo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and maintains a vigorous affirmative action program.  We encourage applications from members of minority groups.  [IN1]

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE - BALL STATE UNIVERSITY - MUNCIE, INDIANA Tenure-track position available August 17, 2001.  Responsibilities include teaching history/systems of psychology, statistics, and/or research methods.  Area of research interest is open.  The Department offers an undergraduate major and minor in psychology as well as master's programs in clinical psychology and in cognitive and social processes.  The university emphasizes a "teacher-scholar" model; excellence in both teaching and research are expected and rewarded.  Minimum qualifications:  experience teaching college or university classes; experience teaching one or more of the following:  history/systems, statistics, and/or research methods; ABD in psychology.  Applicants in clinical psychology should have a degree from an APA-accredited program and have completed an APA-accredited internship.  Preferred qualifications:  completed Ph.D. in psychology; research which has led to publication in refereed professional journals; demonstrated interest and expertise in diversity issues.  Send letter of application, vita, three letters of recommendation, and copies of any other supporting material to:  Dr. David V. Perkins, Chair, Department of Psychological Science, Ball State University, Muncie, IN  47306.  Review of applications will begin January 15, 2001, and will continue until the position is filled (www.bsu.edu).  Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.  [IN2]

DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES:  THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY is searching for a senior-level scholar and two assistant professors who study cognitive or social development to join a productive, 18-membe faculty.  We seek individuals whose research pertains to one or more of the following areas:  early childhood education and early intervention programs; development.  Individuals with strong qualifications will be considered regardless of area of specialization.  We strongly encourage applications from minority scholars.  The senior-level appointment will be made at the rank of full professor or advanced associate professor.  Appointment as a Distinguished Professor also may be considered.  We seek scholars who have a national reputation, a strong publication record, and an established record of significant external grant support.  Primary responsibilities include continuing research and grant writing; and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.  Contributions to outreach and service interests and reprints may be sent to:  Dr. Lynn Okagaki, Department of Child Development and Family Studies, Purdue University, W. Lafayette, IN 47907-1267.  For the assistant professor positions, the successful candidates will have a record that includes scholarly publications in refereed journals.  Primary responsibilities include conducting and publishing research; seeking grant funding; and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.  Contributions to outreach and service activities also are expected.  Interested candidates should send a vita, statement of research interests, preprints/reprints and 3 letters of reference to:  Dr.  Karen Diamond, Department of Child Development and Family Studies, Purdue University, W. Lafayette, IN  47907-1267.  More information on the Department can be found at http://www.cfs.purdue.edu/cdfs.  Purdue University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  [IN3]
 

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH TRAINING IN MEDICAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE.  DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE:  The Department of Behavioral Science is seeking individuals interested in receiving postdoctoral research training in medical behavioral science.  Individuals with a background in any behavioral or social science discipline (e.g., sociology, anthropology, nursing, psychology, communications, public health, etc.) are encouraged to apply.  One or two postdoctoral research training fellowships are available.  The training program is sponsored by NIMH and is in its 21st consecutive year of existence.  Annual stipends begin at $30,916.  Health insurance is also provided.  Initial appointment is for one year with possibility of reappointment for 1 or 2 additional years. Completion of a doctoral degree in any behavioral or social science discipline is required for appointment.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.  Trainees must be available to begin their appointment sometime between March 1 and September 1 of 2001.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit our departmental website at www.mc.uky.edu/behavioralscience for additional information regarding both the NIMH postdoctoral research training program and the specific research interests of departmental faculty. Applicants should send a letter of interest, current CV, and have three letters of reference sent to: Michael Andrykowski, Ph.D., NIMH Training Program Director, Department of Behavioral Science, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY 40536-0086.  Applications will be considered beginning January 15, 2001 and will be accepted until all positions are filled.  [KY1a]

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH TRAINING IN DRUG ABUSE BEHAVIOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY:  The National Institute on Drug Abuse supports a postdoctoral research training program in drug abuse behavior at the University of Kentucky. Two postdoctoral fellowships are now available.  Initial appointments are for one year with the possibility of reappointment for an additional year. Annual stipends begin at $30,916, with additional support for health insurance and research-related expenses. Starting date is negotiable but must begin before July 1, 2001.  The postdoctoral research training program is flexible and designed to accommodate the specific, drug abuse-related research interests and professional goals of fellows.  Trainees select one or more faculty supervisors, and participate in their ongoing research. In addition, trainees are expected to develop their own independent research projects under the supervision of training faculty. Training faculty are drawn from several biobehavioral disciplines (Anatomy and Neurobiology, Anthropology, Communication, Nursing, Pharmacology, Psychiatry, Psychology, and Sociology) and are located in departments and research centers on the unified medical and non-medical campus of the University. More details about the ongoing research of the training faculty may be found at the following website: www.mc.uky.edu/behavioralscience.  Candidates are encouraged to contact appropriate faculty at their phone numbers or e-mail addresses, listed at the website.  Applicants must have completed a doctoral degree in a biological or behavioral discipline within the past two years, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Minority applicants are especially encouraged to apply. Send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and have three letters of reference sent to: Thomas F. Garrity, Program Director, Department of Behavioral Science, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY 40536-0086.  Applications will be considered beginning February 1, 2001 and will be accepted until positions are filled.  [KY1b]
 

THE PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT anticipates a tenure-track opening at the assistant professor level.  We seek a Personality Psychologist whose work lies at the intersection of personality and social psychology or personality and clinical psychology.  Commitment to the establishment of an independent research program, as well as to undergraduate and graduate teaching is essential.  Minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.  State Date:  September 2001, position contingent on funding.  Send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, selected preprints/reprints, and at least three letters of recommendation to: Personality Search Committee, Department of Psychology, 125 Nightingale Hall, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115.  Review of materials will begin on December 15 and will continue until this position is filled.  Northeastern University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  [MA1]

THE AUSTEN RIGGS CENTER–POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP–CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY:  The Austen Riggs Center seeks candidates for a 4-year Clinical Psychology Fellowship specializing in psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy within an open hospital setting.  Fellows learn through supervised practice, formal seminars, guest lectures, meetings and case conferences about the identification, treatment, and prevention of those biological, intrapsychic, and interpersonal conditions, which lead to psychological disturbance.  Fellows provide evaluation, diagnostic psychological testing and intensive psychodynamic psychotherapy; they participate in multi-disciplinary treatment teams and also have an opportunity to participate in and study group process in a sophisticated therapeutic community program.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA-accredited doctoral program and must have completed an APA-accredited internship.  The clinical fellowship begins July 1, 2001.  Competitive stipend plus excellent benefits.  Application deadline:  January 1, 2001.  Submit a letter of interest, detailed resume, three letters of recommendation, and copy of transcripts to John P. Muller, Ph.D., Director of Psychology Training, The Austen Riggs Center, 25 Main St.,. Stockbridge, MA  01262-0962.  An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, you can visit our website at:  www.austenriggs.org.  [MA2]

CLINICAL POSITIONS; FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH-National, fast growing, clinician based behavioral health care agency seeks well-rounded mental health professionals to join the Mental Health Service at the Correctional Treatment Facility in Washington, D.C. Opportunities to be involved in creative program development, to provide assessment, treatment and a variety of forensic mental health evaluations to a diverse population.  Preferred candidates will have a background in testing, skills in rapid assessment and crisis intervention, experience in forensic mental health and knowledge of brief intervention models.  Culturally competent clinicians especially sought.  Full/part time positions available at several levels:  MSW(LCSW), doctorate in psychology or Licensed Professional Counselor with background in forensic mental health. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure with the District of Columbia.  Specialized forensic supervision available, competitive salary and benefits.  FHS is an APA-approved CE and NASW-approved CEU sponsor.  FHS is an EOE/AA employer.  Please submit resumes to Judith S. Willison, LICSW, Forensic Health Services, 214 Lincoln Street, Suite 208, Boston, Massachusetts, 02134, Fax: (617) 782-5466.  [MA3]

POSTDOCTORAL CLINICAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS:  The Harvard Medical School, Consolidated Department of Psychiatry is offering NIMH-supported Postdoctoral Fellowships involving independent research under supervision of experienced clinical researchers in biological and social/developmental fields, participation in integrative seminars, and related courses.  Diverse opportunities at over 40 research sites include: brain imaging, psychophysiology, psychopharmacology, genetics, neurochemistry, and longitudinal developmental studies.  Open to doctorates in biological/psychological sciences, psychiatrists and other physicians.  US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status required.  Minority and MD applicants encouraged. Appointments are one year, renewable to two.  NIMH-determined pay scale. Early decision application deadline December 31, 2000.  Contact:  Program Administrator, Clinical Research Training Program, Judge Baker Children's Center,  3 Blackfan Circle, Boston, MA  02115, (617) 232-8390, x2559, crtp@jbcc.harvard.edu.  [MA4]
 

COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENTIST - THE BOWDOIN COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE PROGRAM seek applications for an entry-level, tenure-track position in Cognitive Neuroscience beginning Fall 2001.  Responsibilities include maintaining an active research program that involves undergraduate students and teaching four courses per year.  Courses include (1) Introductory Psychology and Statistics (alternating years), (2) a survey course in cognitive Neuroscience, (3) a laboratory course in the candidate's field of specialization, and (4) an advanced seminar course in the candidate's field of specialization.  Bowdoin College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college, located about two hours north of Boston on the coast of Maine.  The college offers strong major and honors programs.  Visit www.bowdoin.edu to learn more about the college.  To apply, send a cover letter, vita, evidence of excellence in both teaching and research, and at least three letters of reference to:  Louisa M. Slowiaczek, Chair, Department of Psychology, Bowdoin College, 6900 College Station, Brunswick, ME 04011.  Review of applications will begin November 1, 2000.  Bowdoin College is committed to equal opportunity through affirmative action.  Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.  [ME1]
 

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP - POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING PROGRAM IN PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIARTY, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL SYSTEM is accepting applications for two-year fellowships.  The program emphasizes the training and development of psychologists who can assume leadership roles in research, teaching, and clinical service.  Fellows participate in core curriculum and specialty area training.  Each specialized area offers breadth in clinical training and opportunities to participate in ongoing research programs.  Positions are anticipated in Behavioral Medicine/Health Psychology, Clinical Child Psychology, and Neuropsychology.  The University of Michigan Medical System provides a rich interdisciplinary environment with seminars, invited lectures, and opportunities for collaboration with faculty across disciplines and departments.  The stipend for 1st year fellows is $26,5000 with benefits.  We especially invite and encourage applications from members of ethnic and racial minority groups.  The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory/affirmative action employer.  For information and application materials, contact:  Cheryl A. King, Ph.D., Director of Psychology Training, Department of Psychiatry, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109-0390, email address:  kingca@umich.edu. [MI1]

THE PSYCHOLOGY STAFF AT HENRY FORD WYANDOTTE HOSPITAL is offering three full-time APA approved internship positions beginning August 2001.  Intern experiences include individual and group psychotherapy and psychodiagnostics on adult inpatient, consultant liaison, geropsychology and outpatient units.  Stipend is $14,700 yearly including health insurance and two weeks paid vacation.  Application deadline is December 6, 2000.  Elena Brand, Ph.D., Director of Training, Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, 2333 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, MI  48192, (734) 246-9584.  An Equal Opportunity Employer.  [MI2]
 

CHAIRPERSON:  THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AT SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY invites applications for the position of Chairperson of the Department.  The 23 full-time faculty members of the Department are committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service.  Applicants must have an established record of achievement in each of these areas and some previous administrative experience.  A record of external research funding is desirable.  The department enrolls over 200 undergraduate majors and administers doctoral programs in an APA-accredited clinical program and in applied-experimental psychology (with specialties in developmental, experimental, organizational, and social psychology).  Saint Louis University, a Catholic Jesuit, Carnegie Research II university with an enrollment of approximately 6000 undergraduates and 5000 graduate and professional students, is dedicated to research education, and health care.  It is located in midtown St. Louis, a Midwestern city with a metropolitan area of 2.5 million inhabitants, offering a rich diversity of neighborhoods, lifestyles, and cultural opportunities.  Completed applications shall include a cover letter of application describing research program, teaching philosophy and interests, administrative experience and philosophy; a curriculum vita; representative reprints; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of five professional references.  Send application to:  Chairperson Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Saint Louis University, 3511 Laclede Avenue, Shannon Hall 201, St. Louis, MO  63103.  Inquiries may be directed to: Dr. Robert I. Bolla at (314) 977-3901, Fax (314) 977-3658, e-mail bollari@slu.edu.  The search will continue until the position is filled, but to ensure full consideration, all materials should be received by December 10, 2000.  Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged. [MO1]

THE PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA is inviting applications for two tenure-track positions.  We intend to make two appointments, both of which require completion of the Ph.D. before August 1, 2001.  One is for the area of Social/Personality Psychology.  Rank is open for this position.  The other is for a beginning or advanced assistant professor is Quantitative Psychology.  The primary criteria for filling the positions are demonstrated scholarly excellence and potential for securing extramural funding.  To apply, send vita, up to five representative reprints, a cover letter that reviews your research program and teaching interests, and three letters of reference to:  Chair (relevant search committee).  Department of Psychology, 210 McAlester Hall, Columbia, MO 65211.  Inquires can be made to the relevant search committee chair:  Social/Personality, Lynne Cooper at (573) 882-2365; e-mail: CopperM@missouri.edu; Quantitative, Phil Wood (573) 884-2210; e-mail: WoodPk@missouri.edu.  We will begin screening applications October 30 and will continue to review applicants until the position is filled with an anticipated start date of August 2001.  The University of Missouri does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, status as disabled veteran, or veteran of Vietnam era.  To request ADA accommodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator at (573) 884-7278 (e-mail: adawww@showme.missouri.edu).  The University of Missouri-Columbia is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer.  [MO2]

MENTAL HEALTH MANAGER POSITION (PSYCHOLOGY II) METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS PSYCHIATRIC CENTER a newly constructed hospital, is a JCAHO-accredited and HCFA-certified, 125 bed acute care public psychiatric facility serving residents of the eastern half of Missouri.  Affiliated with Washington University Medical School and the Missouri Institute of Mental Health.  Immediate openings:  Psychologist II:  Serves as the Director of Training for the St. Louis Psychology Internship Consortium, a multi-site APA accredited internship.  Also provides general clinical services including individual and group therapy, diagnostic services, psychological testing and evaluation, behavioral consultation to direct care staff and treatment planning facilitation.  Psychologists are eligible for Medical Staff membership and serve on a variety of hospital-wide committees.  Eligibility for a Missouri License, at least 3 years post-licensure experience and prior administrative/supervisory experience required.  Postdoctoral Resident in Psychology.  The Postdoctoral Resident provides a full range of inpatient services.  Opportunities to supervise practicum students from 3 local universities with APA-approved psychology programs are available.  Candidates who have inpatient experience are particularly encouraged to apply.  Send resumes and a letter of interests to:  Mary C. Dettling, Ph.D., Director of Psychology, Metropolitan St. Louis Psychiatric Center, 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112; (314) 877-0548.  An Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.  [MO3]
 

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FAMILY RESEARCH LABORATORY (FRL) has fellowships for research on family violence available beginning February, April and June 2001.  Applicants interested in starting dates beyond June 2001 may apply pending funding from sponsor.  These NIMH-funded positions are open to new and experienced researchers with doctorates in the fields of psychology, sociology, social work, law, nursing, public health and medicine.  The fellowships are intended for work in the area of child abuse, marital violence, elder abuse, sexual abuse, child victimization, rape, homicide and other family-violence related topics with special attention to mental health impact.  Scholars use the one-year fellowships (with possible one-year extension) to collaborate with FRL faculty on a current project, to work on one of the many data sets archived at the FRL or, in the case of senior candidates, to work on their own projects.  Fellows must be able to reside within commuting distance to UNH (one and a half-hours from Boston).  Annual stipends run form $26,916 to $42,300 depending upon the number of years since receipt of doctorate.  Applications from scholars with backgrounds in developmental or cognitive psychology, or interests in family violence in minority families of persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged.  Applications (FRL application form website (www.unh.edu/frl) letter of interest, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation and publications or work sample) will be accepted beginning immediately and until February 15, 2000.  For more information, contact David Finkelhor, Co-Director, Family Research Laboratroy, (603) 862-1888; email:  david.finkelhor@unh.edu.  Complete applications should be sent to:  Program Administrator, Family Research Lab, Univ. of N.H., 126 Horton SSC, Durham, NH  03824.  [NH1]

THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AT RUTGERS UNIVERSITY - CAMDEN CAMPUS invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Clinical Psychology.  Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent from an APA-accredited, scientist practitioner program, commitment to undergraduate education, and an active research program.  Successful candidates will be expected to produce scholarly research in the empirical tradition and publish in peer-reviewed journals.  Any area of specialization is welcome.  The University and the Department seek to attract an active, culturally diverse faculty of the highest caliber.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Send letter of application, CV, supporting materials, and three letters of recommendation to:  Clinical Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Rutgers University, Camden, NJ  08102-1405.  Rutgers University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. [NJ1]

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY:  THE PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT AT ROWAN UNIVERSITY invites applications for a tenure track position in intervention and treatment.  Individuals with expertise in substance abuse and/or the treatment of adults are strongly encouraged to apply.  Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program.  Responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, maintaining an active program of research, and assuming a major role in our masters program in Applied Psychology (e.g., supervising graduate practicum and masters theses).  Send letter of interest, vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, selected reprints, and have three letters of reference forwarded to:  Dr. Monica Greco, Chairperson, Department of Psychology, Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Rd., Glassboro, NJ  08028.  Complete applications must be received prior to November 30, 2000.  [NJ2a]

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY:  THE PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT AT ROWAN UNIVERSITY invites applications for a tenure track position in clinical neuropsychology.  Candidates should have a Ph.D., in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program or a Ph.D. in School psychology.  Responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, maintaining an active program of research, and assuming a major role in our masters programs in Applied Psychology and School Psychology (e.g., supervising graduate practicum and masters theses).  Send  letter of interest , vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, selected reprints and have three letters of reference forwarded to Dr. Monica Greco, Chairperson, Department of Psychology, Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Rd., Glassboro, NJ  08028.  Complete applications must be received prior to December 31, 2000.  [NJ2b]

CORNELL UNIVERSITY – BRAIN-BEHAVIOR RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT – The Department of Human Development is extending its representation of brain-behavior relations in order to develop a research training program in the area.  We seek applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position to begin August 2001.  Applicants should have a substantive research focus within developmental psychology but with an expertise in neurobehavioral processes and methods (e.g., neuroimaging, genotyping, and/or pharmacological techniques).  We seek applicants with one of two major foci: a) developmental cognitive neuroscience, including elemental cognitive abilities and language; or b) developmental social neuroscience, including social cognition, social displays, long-term effects of normal or extreme social experience on the brain, theory of mind, and/or normal and abnormal developmental processes that illuminate these areas.  Complementary strengths in brain-behavior relations at Cornell exist in affective neuroscience, developmental psychobiology, the Cognitive Studies Program, the Departments of Psychology and of Neurobiology and Behavior and in the Sackler Institute of Developmental Psychobiology in the medical school.  Responsibilities include teaching three courses per year (typically two undergraduate and one graduate), supervising student research, and maintaining a productive and externally funded research program.  Send vita, statement of research and teaching interests, and three letters of reference to:  Brain-Behavior Search, Prof. Richard A. Depue, Laboratory for Neurobiology of Temperament and Personality, Department of Human Development, MVR Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853.  Cornell University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Applications will be reviewed beginning November 27, 2000, although later applications will be considered until the position is filled. [NY1]

THE PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT AND NEUROSCIENCE PROGRAM AT COLGATE UNIVERSITY announce a Tenure Track position in Cognitive Neuroscience beginning fall 2001.  Colgate is a highly selective liberal arts college where excellence in teaching and research is valued.  Specialization is open to any area of human processes, including perception, language, and memory.  Research techniques may include, but are not limited to, event-related potentials, trans-cranial magnetic stimulation, and behavioral paradigms.  Teaching responsibilities include an upper-level cognitive neuroscience course and a specialty course such as Perception or the Psychology of Language.  Contributions to a team-taught introductory-level laboratory course in Brain and Behavior and participation in the liberal arts core and/or all-university programs are expected.  Teaching load for the position is the equivalent of five courses for the year.  Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.  We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  Please send letter of interest with curriculum vitae, three letters of reference and other supporting material by January 1, 2001 to: Douglas N. Johnson, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, Colgate University, Hamilton, NY 13346.  [NY2]

THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AT BARNARD COLLEGE seeks to hire an Assistant Professor studying human cognitive functions and mechanisms.  The candidate should provide evidence of excellence in research and teaching, and is expected to establish a research program.  Post-doctoral experience is preferred.  Teaching responsibilities are 4 courses per year, and will include an undergraduate laboratory course and an upper level seminar.  Send statement of research and teaching interests, CV, reprints, and letters of reference by December 15, 2000 to:  Cognitive Search, Department of Psychology, Barnard College, Columbia University, 3009 Broadway, New York, New York 10027-6598.  Barnard is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. [NY3]

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY-UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO-STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK-THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY invites social psychologists to apply for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning fall, 2001.  Applicants should have a Ph.D. in social psychology (preferably by August, 2001); an active research program in social psychology with the potential to gain external research funding; articles in press or published in top-ranked, peer-review journals in psychology; experience as or interest in becoming an effective teacher; and an interest in teaching large enrollment courses such as introductory psychology.  A research program spanning more that one area of social psychology (e.g., culture and close relationships, self-concept and stereotypes) is a plus.  Experience in teaching using computing and information technology is a plus.  The responsibilities include maintaining an active research program; supervising undergraduate and graduate students in research; making credible efforts to obtain external research funding; publishing research findings in top-ranked, peer -review journals; being an effective teacher at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and serving on department and university committees.  Applications will be evaluated upon receipt with the closing date November 28, 2000 or until position is filled.  Information about the Department of Psychology is at wings.buffalo.edu/psychology.  Send curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, representative articles, teaching evaluations if available, and three letters of recommendation to:  Social Psychology Search Committee, Box D, Department of Psychology, SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260-4110.  The University at Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer./Recruiter.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. [NY4]

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBRO.  The Department of psychology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor in clinical psychology, to begin August 1, 2001.  The Psychology Department consists of 24 full-time faculty, and offers the BA in psychology and the Ph.D., in clinical, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology.  The clinical program is fully accredited by the APA.  (See http://www.uncg.edu/psy for more information.)  All candidates must have completed their Ph.D. by the date of appointment and must show promise of a strong independent research program in developmental psychopathology with children, adolescents, or adults.  Candidates must have completed an APA-approved clinical program and internship, become licensed to do clinical supervision, and have a commitment to teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.  Candidates at the Associate level must also have a clear record of success in securing extramural research funding.  Application packets should include a vita, description of the research program, three representative reprints or preprints, and a statement of teaching interests, and philosophy; three letters of recommendation should be sent separately.  Address all materials to: Chair, Clinical Search Committee, Department of Psychology, P.O. Box 26164, UNCG, Greensboro, NC 27402-6164, to arrive by December 8th, 2000.  EO/AA:W/M/V/D. [NC1]

THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY at Denison University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor with expertise in Sensory Processes or Perceptual and Attentional Processes.  The candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses in his/her specialty area and introductory psychology on a regular basis.  Interest in contributing to an evolving neuroscience program is desirable.  Candidates should have an active research program is desirable.  Candidates should have an active research program that can involve undergraduate students.  Denison University is a liberal arts college of 2000 students located 30 minutes from Columbus, Ohio.  Denison is widely recognized as one of the first colleges to require Minority and Women's Studies as part of its General Education Program.  Denison is committed to achieving further diversity in its faculty and to this end, women and people of color are encouraged to apply.  Denison is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Review of applications will begin February 15, 2001.  Submit curriculum vita, a statement of teaching and research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, representative publications, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to:  Dr. L. Kaye Rasnake, Department of Psychology, Denison University, Gransville, OH  43023.  [OH1]

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR:  THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AT CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY seeks to hire an Assistant Professor, tenure-track.  We offer a strong undergraduate curriculum and advanced degrees in an APA-Approved doctoral training program in clinical psychology.  Applicants must possess a Ph.D. from an APA-approved clinical psychology program.  Post-doctoral training is highly desirable.  Candidates should have strong research credentials and interests in a variety of areas, including minority mental health, health psychology, neuropsychology, personality / interpersonal processes related to mental health, or program evaluation and outcomes research.  Further details about the department and the position are available on our website WWW.CWRU.edu/artsci/pscl/.  Please send vita, teaching interests, and arrange for letters of recommendation to be sent directly by three referees to:  Clinical Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH  44106-7123.  To receive full consideration, materials should be received by Feb. 1, 2001.  Review of applications will begin in February, and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.  Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.  CWRU is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.  [OH2]

THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AT DENISON UNIVERSITY invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor with expertise in Personality, Individual Differences of Emotion.  The candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses in his/her specialty area and introductory psychology on a regular basis.  Interest in teaching statistics is desirable.  Candidates should have an active research program that can involve undergraduate students.  Denison University is a liberal arts college of 2000 students located 30 minutes form Columbus, Ohio.  Denison is widely recognized as one of the first colleges to require Minority and Women's Studies as part of its General Education Program.  Denison is committed to achieving further diversity in its faculty and to this end, women and people of color are encouraged to apply.  Denison is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Review of applications will begin January 15, 2001.  Submit curriculum vita, a statement of teaching and research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, representative publications, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to:  Dr. L. Kaye Rasnake, Department of Psychology, Denison University, Granville, OH 43023. [OH3]

THE PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT AT OHIO UNIVERSITY invites applications for two tenure-track positions in its Social Judgment and Behavioral Decision-Making program.  This program presently includes faculty in social and cognitive psychology, organizational behavior, and behavioral decision making.  The program's emphasis is on human judgment and decision-making processes, focusing on both basic research as well as on applied aspects such as medical, organizational, and legal judgment and decision making.  Rank is at the assistant professor level, although exceptional candidates at the associate and full professor levels will be considered.  Candidates for either position should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of recent publications, a statement of interests, and three letters of recommendation to the chairs of the respective search committees listed below.  (a) Social Psychologist - We are interested in social psychologists, whose backgrounds are primarily in social judgment, including areas such as stereotype judgment, attitudinal judgment, social projection, and impression formation.  Inquiries about the position can be directed to: G. Daniel Lassiter, Chair, Social Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 45701-2979; 740-593-1063; mailto:lassiter@ohio.edu.  Review of applications will begin October 15, 2000.  (b) Judgment and Decision-Making Psychologist -- We are interested in psychologists studying basic or applied issues in judgment and decision making, including areas such as dynamic, developmental, quantitative, medical, group, and/or organizational judgment and decision making.  Inquiries about the position can be directed to:  Jeffrey B. Vancouver, Chair, Judgment and Decision Making Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 45701-2979; 740-593-1071; mailto:vancouve@ohio.edu.  Review of applications will begin December 15, 2000.  We strongly encourage applications form minority and women candidates.  Ohio University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. [OH4a]

CLINICAL HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY-TENURE TRACK POSITION--THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AT OHIO UNIVERSITY is seeking a clinical psychologist at the Assistant or Associate level to help build the department's strong program in health psychology research.  The primary criterion for appointment is excellence in clinical health research and teaching.  However, preference will be given to candidates with interests in treatment outcome research, including modification of health risk behaviors (e.g., smoking, obesity), particularly in the context of pediatric or geriatric populations.  The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of programmatic research in clinical health psychology and a strong potential for external funding.  Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. from an APA-approved clinical program and have completed an APA-approved clinical internship.  Our clinical program is APA accredited and follows the scientist-practitioner model of training.  Applicants should send a vita, recent publications, a brief statement of research interests, and have three letters of recommendation sent to:  Julie Suhr, Chair, Clinical Health Psychology Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, 45701-2979.  Review of applications will begin December 4th and continue until the position is filled.  We strongly encourage applications from minority and women candidates.  Ohio University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. [OH4b]

THE OHIO UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor in clinical child psychology.  Specifically, we are seeking a candidate who will join our intervention design and outcome evaluation research area.  Preference will be given to candidates who have strong records in assessment and diagnosis of childhood disorders and the development, evaluation, or validation of psychological interventions with children, adolescents, and/or families.  In addition, the successful applicant will be expected to teach graduate courses in child clinical, supervise practica, direct research for graduate students in clinical child psychology, and teach undergraduate courses in clinical and developmental psychology.  Completion of an APA-accredited clinical program and an APA-accredited internship is required.  The clinical program at Ohio University is APA accredited and is strongly committed to a scientist-practitioner model of training.  We provide doctoral training in general clinical, clinical child, clinical health, and clinical quantitative psychology.  Candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of recent publications, and a statement of research interests and should arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: Gidyez, Chair, Clinical Child Psychology Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, 45701-2979.  Review of applications will begin December 4th and continue until the position is filled.  We strongly encourage applications from minority and women candidates.  Ohio University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. [OH4c]
 

La Salle University invites applicants for the position of PSY.D.  PROGRAM DIRECTOR at the rank of associate or full professor (beginning summer or fall 2001).  La Salle is a Roman Catholic institution of higher education in the tradition of the De La Salle Christian Brothers.  The University strives to offer, through effective teaching, quality education founded on the idea that intellectual and spiritual development go hand in hand mutually complementing and fulfilling one another.  The program includes tracks in general clinical, family and rehabilitation/geropsychology.  Duties include program development, teaching, curriculum oversight, budget administration, and other administration, and other administrative duties.  Requirements:  doctorate in Clinical Psychology, preferably from an APA accredited program; management experience in a doctoral program, including experience in the APA accreditation process; a commitment to quality graduate education; ability to contribute to psychology as a commitment to quality graduate education; ability to contribute to psychology as a science and/or profession; licensed or license eligible in Pennsylvania.  Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Review of applications begins January 1, 2001.  Send letter of interest that addresses the applicant's strengths as related to the development of a new Psy.D. program.  Also include a vita, three current letters of reference, and representative reprints to:  Margaret Watson, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Psychology, La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA  19141.  AA/EOE [PA1]

THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA -  A pediatric healthcare network, is recruiting for dynamic individuals to join our expanding psychology department.  Feeding/Dysphagia A  Ph.D. Psychologist to conduct assessment and intervention primarily in the areas of Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Feeding and Dysphagia.  The psychologist will join multidisciplinary teams in the Regional Autism Center and the Feeding and Dysphagia Center.  Supervision of psychology interns in our APA approved pre-doctoral internship program is also available.  Pennsylvania licensure or eligibility is required, along with relevant training and experience in pediatric, clinical-child or school psychology.  This is a clinical service position; however, applicants with research expertise are also encouraged to apply.  Community, School, Behavioral Psychologist seeking a doctoral-level, license-eligible psychologist to serve in the Community Schools Program and Center for Management of ADHD, directed by Thomas Power, Ph.D.  Responsibilities include program development in violence prevention, literacy development, health promotion, and behavioral consultation; grant writing; and providing clinical services to families coping with ADHD.  A strong commitment to health promotion in under-served, urban communities and advanced skills in working with diverse populations, particularly African American families, is essential.  We offer competitive compensation packages; major medical, vision, dental, tuition assistance, employer contribution retirement plan and work/life benefits.  Please send resume to:  Job Code AP102400KS, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th & Civic Center Blvd Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399 or Fax 215-590-3184 or E-mail: scott@email.chop.edu.  Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.  EOE.  [PA2a]

THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA:  POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW-SHIPS - Fellowships provide training in clinical care and research related to children with acute and chronic illness and/or developmental disabilities in the domains of assessment, therapy, and consultation.  Fellows design a program emphasizing Pediatric Psychology, Pediatric Neuropsychology, or ADHD/School Problems in consultation with program faculty.  Each program includes both inpatient and outpatient clinical experiences, didactic experiences, and applied research.  The fellowships are tentatively renewable for a second year.  Deadline for applications is January 16, 2001.  Send statement of interest, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, transcript, two written work samples, and reprints of journal articles or book chapters to:  Job Code AP102400KS, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th & Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399 or Fax 215-590-3184 or E-mail:  scott@email.chop.edu.  Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.  EOE.  [PA2b]

VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR:  THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH invites applications for a non-tenure track position in Developmental Psychology. The position would begin either January or September 2001. Duties will include teaching courses in the area of Developmental Psychology. While the specialization is open, preference is for an individual who can teach cognitive and/or language development courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level. A PhD or equivalent, with teaching experience and excellent instructional skills is required. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to Deborah Connell, Department of Psychology, 455 Langley Hall, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA  15260. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of under- represented minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.  [PA3]
 

TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR FACULTY POSITION:  BELMONT UNIVERSITY is seeking applicants for a tenure track assistant professor position in an empirically oriented undergraduate psychology department with approximately 100 majors.  Applicants must have either earned a Ph.D. in social psychology or expect to complete all Ph.D. requirements by August 2001. Candidates must be committed to superior teaching and to supervision of independent undergraduate research.  In addition to teaching social psychology and research methods, teaching responsibilities may include the following: group dynamics, general, and a developmental course. Normal duties include 12 hours of teaching per semester, advising, and other departmental and university responsibilities.  With approximately 200 full-time faculty from diverse Christian backgrounds and an enrollment of 3000 students, Belmont University is a private, comprehensive university affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention.  Belmont’s vision is to be a premier teaching university, bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service.  Position begins August 2001. Review of applications will begin on January 8, 2001, and will continue until the position is filled.  Minorities and women are urged to apply.  Send letter of application (to include statement of teaching philosophy), curriculum vita, evidence of teaching ability, copies of all transcripts, and letters from three professional references to Chair, Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Belmont University, 1900 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37212-3757.  [TN1]
Texas

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY) - UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS-The Counseling Psychology Program is seeking a person capable of supervising research and clinical activities of graduate students in a scientist-practitioner model.  Applicants should have primary commitment to marriage and family therapy and the field of human sexuality.  Responsibilities include: establishing a research program; teaching graduate and/or undergraduate courses; practicum supervision; and thesis/dissertation supervision.  Applied experience in primary interest areas is desirable, as is interest in seeking external funding for programmatic research.  Qualifications are completed APA internship and Ph.D. from APA-approved program and licensed or license-eligible in Texas.  The UNT Counseling Program is APA-approved with 6 full-time/4 part-time faculty.  Send vita, three letters of reference and reprints to:  Dr. Larry Schneider, Director of Counseling Psychology, Department of psychology, Box 311280, UNT, Denton, TX 76203-1280.  Review of applications will begin December 10, 2000 and continue until the position is filled.  UNT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, minorities, women, and person covered by the American with Disabilities Act are encouraged to apply; positions at UNT are pending funding.  For a more detailed description of the department programs visit http://www.psyc.unt.edu/.  The University of North Texas is located in Denton a rural town (or far-suburb) of about 70,000 with freeway access to both Dallas and Ft. Worth (each about 30 miles away).  The University is a member of the National Association of State University and Land Grant Colleges, the fourth largest state university in Texas, and the most comprehensive graduate research university in north Texas region.  [TX1]

SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY, LOCATED IN SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, invites applications for the position of Chairperson for the Department of Psychology.  The position opens fall 2001.  The Chairperson is the chief administrator and academic leader responsible for budget development and management and teaches a maximum of six semester credit hours per term.  Applicants should have a strong interest in contributing to our new Health Psychology Masters degree.  Qualifications are a Ph.D., administrative and teaching experience, and a significant record of scholarly activity.  Grant experience is strongly preferred.  A minimum of five years college level teaching experience, leadership and interpersonal skills, and experience in budget management and student advisement are also desired.  The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Applicants should send letter of application, vita, names, addresses and telephone numbers of four references to Chair, Psychology Chair Search; Department of Political Science, Southwest Texas State University, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, Texas 78666.  Review of applications begins December 1, 2000.  [TX2]
 

POST DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH THE - NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM DIRECTORS (NASMHPD) RESEARCH INSTITUTE, in collaboration with the National Institute of Mental Health, announces opportunities for two-year postdoctoral fellowships in mental health services research.  Funding for the program is provided by the National Institute of Mental Health.  Applications for fellowships are invited from persons who have received a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree and who are interested in pursing careers in mental health services research.  Through the Program, fellows will improve their knowledge of public mental health systems and services and increase their theoretical, methodological, and analytic skills through conducting applied research at the agency setting and study at the collaborating university.  The program currently has twenty-five (25) approved training sites throughout the country.  Application deadline is December 22, 2000 for Fellows to begin their program of research and study prior to September 30, 2001.  Minority persons and women are especially encouraged to apply.  For further information, Program announcement, and fellow application, contact:  Vera Hollen, M.A., NASMHPD Research Institute, 66 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 302, Alexandria, VA  22314.  Phone: (703) 739-9333 ext. 16.  Fax: (703) 548-9517.  E-Mail:  vera.hollen@nasmhpd.org.  A brochure is also available on our web site:  www.nasmhpd.org/nti.  [VA4]
 

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY-DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY-THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Adult Clinical Psychology to join the Clinical Psychology program.  Preference will be given to candidates whose research interests include prevention and health promotion in urban communities and/or psychological assessment.  Requirements include a Ph.D. from an accredited Clinical Psychology program evidence of strong program of research and scholarship in adult clinical psychology and evidence of potential for teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels, desired qualification include the ability to teach in the areas of cognitive and/or personality and/or neuropsychology assessment with diverse populations and to supervise graduate and undergraduate students.  Applicant review will begin November 15, 2000, and continue until the position is filled.  Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to:  Maria Cecilia Zea, Ph.D., Chair, Adult Clinical Search Committee, Department of Psychology, The George Washington University, Washington, DC  20052.  The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Members of ethnic minority groups and women are especially encouraged to apply.  [WA1a]

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY-DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY-THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSTIY invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Child Clinical Psychology to join the Clinical Psychology program.  Our program's theme is prevention and health promotion in urban communities.  Preference will be given to candidates whose research interests fit with that theme and/or include research in psychological assessment.  Requirements include a Ph.D. from an accredited Clinical Psychology program, evidence of strong program of research and scholarship in child clinical psychology, and evidence of potential for teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels.  Desired qualifications include the ability to teach intellectual/cognitive/learning disabilities, personality and/or neuropsychological assessment with diverse population and to supervise graduate and undergraduate students.  Application review will begin November 15, 2000, and continue until the position is filled.  Applications should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to:  Cynthia A. Rohrbeck, Ph.D., Chair, Chair Clinical Search Committee, Department of Psychology, The George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052.  The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Members of ethnic minority groups and women are especially encouraged to apply.  [WA1b]

THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY-PROFESSOR-RANK OPEN  INDUSTRIAL-ORGANIZATIONAL/APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY-RANK OPEN:  The Department of Psychology, The George Washington University, invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track position in our Industrial-Organizational/Applied Social Psychology doctoral program.  Our program grants doctoral degrees in either IO or Applied Social Psychology, and candidates with backgrounds in either or both perspectives are encouraged to apply.  Examples of research areas of interest include, but are not limited to, such topics as organizational processes and interventions, occupational health psychology, applied social cognition, program evaluation, or work and family.  Our preference is for an established scholar who can enhance the national recognition of the program, and bring or attract external funding.  All candidates should be committed to excellence in teaching and research, have interest and experience in applied research, demonstrate a record of publication and funding commensurate with academic level.  Ability to share in program leadership responsibilities is valued.  For more information about the program and department, visit our Website at www.gwu.edu/~iosoc.  Interested applicants should send a vita, brief statement describing their research and teaching interests, and three letters of reference to:  IOASP Search Committee, Department of Psychology, The George Washington University, 2125 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052.  Review of applications will begin November 15, 2000, and continue until the position is filled.  The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  [WA1c]

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON:  2 CLINICAL DIRECTOR POSITIONS:  Positions required degree in clinical or counseling psychology, psychiatric nursing or related field, and demonstrated leadership in 1 of 2 areas:  crisis intervention or multicultural counseling and outreach.  Send cover letter, resume and names of three references to:  Chair, PVL#38367, Search Committee, Counseling and Consultation Services, 905 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53715.  To insure consideration, application must be received by November 15, 2000.  Note:  Unless confidentiality if required in writing, information regarding the application must be released upon request.  Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.  The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal opportunity employer.  [WI1]

STUDENT RESOURCE MANUAL.  A Resource Manual for African-American Psychology Students is now in its 5th Edition!  The new updated edition has information on summer research programs, opportunities to present at student and professional conferences, thriving in graduate school, attending the National Convention of The ABPsi, and much, much more!  Send $5.00 plus $.75 postage to:  New York Assn. of Black Psychologists, Inc., P.O. Box 1764, NY, NY  10027.  Or call (718) 445-9425.

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2000a.   Opening Addresses by President Rawlings (paper read by Dr. Adou)
  and Keynote Address by Asa Hilliard         ____ $30. _____
Ghanaian President, His Excellency J.J. Rawlings’ Address is a magnificent statement that addresses the Convention theme.  It isreprinted in the August, 2000 issue of Psych Discourse.
Hilliard’s Keynote address, “2000 More Seasons?  Making Our People Whole,” is a tour de force that uses historical perspectives to focus on the ABPsi’s mission of illuminating and liberating the African spirit.

2000b. Plenary Speech by Dr. Asare Opoku         ___ $30. _____
The renown Dr. Opoku (Department of Religion, Lafayette College) speaks on “The Relevance of Afrikan Culture to the Survival of Afrikan people today.”  Akan concepts of the person—including concepts of ethics, morality and community—are discussed with reflection on their implications for mental health and well being of the person and community.  Discussant:  Marimba Ani, Ph.D.

2000c. Think Tank on Surviving AIDS and Other Diseases (2 tapes)     ___ $40. _____
The full title of this panel of psychologists and traditional healers is “Survival Strategies Grounded in African Traditional Practices:  Applications for Prevention, Containment, and Treatment of HIV/AIDS and other illnesses.  Convened by Mary Hargrow, the panel includes talks by Asa Hilliard, Edward Fai Fominyen Ngu, Mercy Manci, and others.
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SAMELLA B. ABDULLAH, NA'IM AKBAR, MILDRED R. ANDERSON, RUSSELL ANDREW, BOBBIE M. ANTHONY-PEREZ, KIMLIN ASHING-GIWA, JOSEPH A. BALDWIN, W. CURTIS BANKS1, OSCAR A. BARBARÍN, ROCHELLE T. BASTIEN, MARGARET P. BEALE-SPENCER, MAISHA HAMILTON BENNETT, CAROLYN B. BLOCK, RUSSELL BOXLEY, MADONNA G. CONSTANTINE, JOY COOLEY, DONNAU MARIA COOPER, WILLIAM E. CROSS, JR., ALPHA OMEGA CURRY, JERRY H. DAVIS, CARRIE B. DIXON, JAMES E. DOBBINS, VICTOR ETTA, HALFORD H. FAIRCHILD, MERRILYN W. FAISON, ARCHIE HARRIS, ANNA M. JACKSON, HUGH E. FAULKNER-JONES, PARIS M. FINNER-WILLIAMS, ANDERSON J. FRANKLIN, JOHNNY L. GIBSON, CONSTANCE E. GOLDING, ELLEN GOLDING, EDMUND W. GORDON, THOMAS GORDON, CHERYL GRILLS, JERRY E. HARGROVE, MARY E. HARGROW, V. ROBERT HAYLES, HERBERT HENRY, VINCENT DEPAUL HENRY, ASA HILLIARD, III, PATRICIA JONES, REGINALD L. JONES (DAYTON), MAWIYAH KAMBON, MORIBA (RICHARD) KELSEY, HELEN M. KINARD, CARL L. KING, ROMA LITTLE-WALKER, WILLIAM K. LYLES, JOCELYN EMAMA MAXIME', HARRIETTE MCADOO, DOROTHY MCDONALD, HORACE MITCHELL, AMANDA MURPHY, LINDA B. JAMES MYERS, WADE W. NOBLES, NETTIE BALL OBLETON, GARRET E. PAYNE, NOLAN E. PENN, DOROTHY PETTIGREW, FREDERICK B. PHILLIPS, M. HENRY PITTS1, URBAN POLLARD1, SUZANNE M. RANDOLPH, PHILIP RAPHAEL, JAMES E. SAVAGE, JR., ADIB A. SHAKIR, MARGARET BEALE SPENCER, JUDY SUNDAYO, WILLIAM TALLEY, WILLIAM THOMAS, FLORENCE (NKECHI) TOWNSEND, AARONETTE M. WHITE, LINDA WHITTINGTON-CLARK, BIRDEAN WILLIAMS, DANIEL WILLIAMS, MICHAEL A. WILLIAMS, ROBERT L. WILLIAMS, WILLIE S. WILLIAMS, SHEILA WILLIAMS-WHITE, MELVIN N. WILSON
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2000-2001 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ANTHONY YOUNG, Psy.D.
President

MARY ELIZABETH HARGROW, Ph.D.
President-Elect

MAWIYAH KAMBON, Ph.D.
Immediate Past President

JUDY ROSS
Treasurer

HALFORD H. FAIRCHILD, Ph.D.
Secretary

THOMAS O. EDWARDS, Ph.D.
Eastern Region Representative

NKECHI TOWNSEND, Ph.D.
Mid-West Region Representative

ROBERT ATWELL, Psy.D.
Western Region Representative

STEWARD WASHINGTON
Southern Region Representative

RENEE ROBINSON, Ph.D.
General Assembly Chair

DEE SERMONS, Ph.D.
Chair, Student Division

ANNA JACKSON, Ph.D.
Elder of Elders

SAMELLA ABDULLAH, Ph.D.
Historian

ART ATWELL
and WILLENE NELSON
National Convention Committee

DARLENE DeFOUR, Ph.D. &
JULES HARRELL, Ph.D.
Publications Committee Co-Chairs

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