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2018-07-17

[#DIV28SUPER] Membership Joint Initiative Between Divisions 28 and 50

Members, Students, and Affiliates of APA Divisions 28 and 50,

The Presidents and Membership Chairs of APA Division 28 (Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse) and Division 50 (Society of Addiction Psychology) encourage members of each division to join both divisions. Divisions 28 and 50 are closely affiliated and have worked jointly for over two decades to address problems related to substance use and addiction. We partner regularly to develop programming for the APA Convention, to engage in interdivision initiatives within APA, and to contribute to APA-sponsored task forces that address the problems of drug addiction.

The missions of our two divisions are closely aligned and many of our leaders maintain active memberships in both divisions. Importantly, membership fees for both divisions are remarkably low. Annual membership dues are $20 ($9.00 for students) in Division 28, and $45 ($29 for students with journal subscription; $12.50 without) in Division 50. This represents an enviable cost-to-benefit ratio for two of the leading organizations in our field.

To learn more about each division, the benefits of membership, and how to become a member, please visit our websites:

Division 28: http://www.apadivisions.org/division-28/

Division 50: http://addictionpsychology.org/

We are excited about this opportunity to further the collaboration between our divisions.

Sincerely,

Mark Smith

President, Division 28

Bruce Liese

President, Division 50

Dustin Stairs

Membership Chair, Division 28

David Eddie

Membership Chair, Division 50

2018-07-16

[#DIV28SUPER] Call for Papers: Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology

Special Issue for April 2019 on:

Therapeutic and Abuse-Related Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids

This special issue will provide an overview of current research on cannabis and cannabinoids with an emphasis on issues related to their legalization for medical and recreational use. We encourage submission of review articles and original research reports in this area, including the following topics: therapeutic efficacy of cannabis and cannabinoids across different disease conditions; etiology of cannabinoid use disorders; consequences of cannabinoid exposure during pregnancy, adolescence, and adulthood; development of forensic testing for detecting acute cannabis intoxication; influence of route of cannabinoid administration on therapeutic effects and abuse liability; variations in THC content across cannabis strains and cannabinoid-enriched products, and implications for use; current federal restrictions on cannabis research; prevalence of synthetic cannabinoids, issues with their regulation, mechanisms of action and consequences of their use; and changes in public perceptions of perceived harm of medicinal and recreational cannabis and cannabinoid use.

Researchers in this area may submit review articles or primary research reports to Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology to be considered for inclusion in this special issue. Manuscripts should be submitted as usual through the APA Online Submission Portal (http://pha.edmgr.com/), and the cover letter should indicate that the authors wish the manuscript to be considered for publication in the special issue on Therapeutic and Abuse-Related Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids. All submissions will undergo our normal peer review. Manuscripts received no later than October 1, 2018 will be considered for inclusion in the special issue. We strongly encourage individuals to contact the guest editors in advance with their ideas and a draft the title and abstract.

Questions or inquiries about the special issue can be directed to the Guest Editors of the issue, Ashley Acheson, PhD, awacheson@uams.edu, or William Fantegrossi, wefantegrossi@uams.edu, or the Editor, William Stoops, PhD at william.stoops@uky.edu.

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email: william.stoops@uky.edu
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Professor
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Department of Behavioral Science
Department of Psychiatry
Center on Drug and Alcohol Research
University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Psychology

Director
Regulatory Knowledge and Support Core
Component Lead
Research Methods
University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science

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2018-07-13

[#DIV28SUPER] Postdoctoral Position at UAB

Postdoctoral Position- UAB Department of Psychiatry

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Psychiatry is recruiting a postdoctoral research fellow (2-3 year appointment) who desires to become an independent researcher. This NIH funded position is available for a qualified Clinical Psychologist Postdoctoral Fellow with research interests in addiction with vulnerable populations. Ongoing NIH projects include two different behavioral interventions focused on improving medication adherence for use of pharmacotherapy during a smoking cessation attempt among low income and criminal justice-involved smokers, respectively. An additional NIH-funded project is focused on the use of a computerized brief intervention combined with a behavioral and pharmacotherapy algorithm to provide alcohol treatment to persons living with HIV.

The fellow will gain experience in clinical trials research, participate in writing NIH grants, as well as papers for publication from existing data sets and ongoing projects. Mentoring on grant writing and publications is available to transition the fellow to an independent scientist position in an academic medical setting. The fellow will be encouraged to develop an independent project with internal pilot funding available. Candidates must be a doctoral level clinical or counseling psychologist (Alabama license or license-eligible after post-doc) who is dedicated to an academic medical research career in addiction. In addition to writing papers and grants, the fellow will be expected to participate as a member of a team of psychologists and physicians conducting clinical research, and participate in limited clinical responsibilities necessary for licensure. Excellent writing and communication skills are essential, as well as a dedication to working with underserved and stigmatized patient populations.

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Affordable housing, year round outdoor activities, and fantastic schools make Birmingham a city with a great quality of life. UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation.

Please forward a letter of interest and CV to Dr. Karen Cropsey, Conatser Turner Endowed Professor of Psychiatry, UAB Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, Email: kcropsey@uab.edu. Women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.

[#DIV28SUPER] Faculty Position Thomas Jefferson University - Director of Maternal Addiction Treatment, Education, & Research

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Direct, advance, and expand a multidisciplinary addictions treatment, education, and research program (MATER) specializing in the care of pregnant and parenting women. This program has provided leadership in the care of addicted pregnant women for over three decades and is widely appreciated as a leader in the field. The successful candidate will bring working knowledge and experience in addiction treatment, research and scholarly vision, and strong leadership skills to a multidisciplinary team. (S)he will build and maintain relationships within Jefferson and outside organizations to continue and extend MATER’s local, national, and international reputation in the care of pregnant and parenting women with substance use disorders. The successful candidate will be a faculty member in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and may be in either the Clinician-Educator or Tenure track; joint appointment in other department(s) will be considered as appropriate. It is anticipated that this individual will have sufficient experience to have leadership responsibilities within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and potentially enterprise-wide.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Direct, lead, and mentor a multidisciplinary team of management level supervisors
Conduct short-, medium-, and long-term strategic planning to ensure programmatic advancement and growth.
Develop a program of addictions research and/or integrate cutting-edge addictions research into clinical operations.
Programmatic advocacy through community outreach, teaching and speaking engagements at local, national, and international levels
Maintain MATER’s financial stability, including overseeing annual budgeting, negotiations of service reimbursement rates, and obtaining external funding through Jefferson’s academic, innovation, and/or philanthropic pillars.
Liaison to Chair of OBGYN, Women’s and Children Service Line, and other Jefferson departments regarding programmatic needs and risks
Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the University.
Provide direct clinical care either specifically in the field of addiction or more broadly in OB/GYN (or other primary field) depending on the background, qualifications, and focus of the individual to be determined in conjunction with the Chairman of OB/GYN.

Qualifications

A PhD or MD from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, or other related field

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

7-10 years’ experience in a human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting, which includes supervision of others, direct service, program planning and administrative experience. Proven experience as Managing Director or other managerial position

To apply: https://www.healthecareers.com/acog/job/jobid/1945489

Closing Statement

Jefferson Health delivers state-of-the-art healthcare services to patients throughout the Delaware Valley and southern New Jersey. Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) provides more than 7,800 students from nearly 40 states and 40 countries with 21 st century professional education. We have 30,000 employees.

Jefferson Health , with 14 hospitals (three are Magnet-designated by the ANCC for nursing excellence) and 50+ outpatient and urgent care locations, offers a broad range of primary and complex, highly specialized care that touches the lives of more than four million patients annually . This year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Thomas Jefferson University Hospital as the 16 th best hospital in the nation, and among the nation’s best in 11 specialties. Jefferson Health also includes the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center; it is one of only 69 such centers in the nation.

Thomas Jefferson University, nationally recognized for advancing groundbreaking developments in healthcare education and research, recently combined with Philadelphia University, internationally known for architecture, design, engineering, textiles and more. Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) has nine colleges and three schools dedicated to interprofessional and transdisciplinary approaches to learning that offer a vibrant and expandable platform for professional education. Through this unique model, we are preparing our students for current and yet-to-be-imagined careers.

As an employer, the Jefferson Enterprise maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

Dennis J. Hand, Ph.D

Assistant Professor

Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior

Thomas Jefferson University

1233 Locust St. Suite 401

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Ph. 215-955-8419

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2018-07-09

[#DIV28SUPER] 6th ANNUAL VERMONT CENTER ON BEHAVIOR AND HEALTH CONFERENCE

PLEASE FORWARD BELOW AND ATTACHED:

6th Annual Conference
The U.S. Opioid Epidemic: The Need for Innovation and Greater Treatment Capacity

October 11-12, 2018
Burlington Hilton Hotel, Burlington, Vermont

The 6th Annual VCBH Conference will focus on the nation's opioid epidemic, improving access to treatment, and effective pain/addiction management. These topics are among the major priorities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health. Scholars from leading universities and medical centers will share their research and knowledge throughout the 2-day program.

This year's keynote speaker is Sharon Walsh, Ph.D., Director of the Center on Drug and Alcohol Research, and Professor of Behavioral Sciences at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Walsh focuses her research on pharmacological issues in opioid dependence and assessing novel treatments for opioid withdrawal. Vermont State Attorney General, Thomas J. Donovan, will provide opening remarks on Day 2 of the conference as well!

We would specifically like to highlight the call for poster abstracts focused on research related to the opioid dependence epidemic. Abstracts will be evaluated on the basis of scientific merit. Please send submissions (including title, authors, affiliations, and 250-word abstract) to Diann Gaalema at diann.gaalema@med.uvm.edu by July 31.

For conference program, registration and hotel links, please visit our conference webpage. For general information, please contact Marissa Wells at mwells2@uvm.edu.

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Stephen T. Higgins, Ph.D.

Director, Vermont Center on Behavior and Health

Virginia H. Donaldson Professor of Translational Science

Departments of Psychiatry and Psychological Science

Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry

University of Vermont

1 South Prospect Street

Burlington, VT 05401-1419

VCBH Administrator: Marissa Wells, MPH
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802-656-0079

2018-07-05

[#DIV28SUPER] Job Posting - Tenure Track Faculty Position

Tenure Track Position in Behavioral Neuroscience to begin August of 2019.

The Department of Psychological Science within the College of Arts and Sciences at Creighton University invites applications for full-time tenure-track assistant professor position in the area of Behavioral Neuroscience to begin in the fall of 2019. Preference will be given to candidates who will have completed all work towards a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field before August 2019.
The Department of Psychological Science is an undergraduate department with a 3-3 teaching load (fall-spring). The candidate needs to be able to teach courses in Physiological Psychology, Sensation and Perception, Learning: Basic Processes, Research Methods and Statistics, and Introductory Psychology. The College seeks an outstanding teacher who will embrace our Jesuit, Catholic values; provide academic advising for students; and provide service to the department, college, university, and broader community.

The candidate should also be able to conduct an active and productive line of research that will involve undergraduate students. The area of research is open, the department has both human and AAALAC accredited rodent space available.

Creighton University is a private Jesuit, Catholic coeducational urban university that encourages applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who believe they can contribute to the distinctive educational traditions of the University. U.S. News and World Report regularly has ranked Creighton University as the top regional Master's Level institution in the Midwest. Creighton University is also ranked #1 among all Catholic universities in undergraduate research. The Department of Psychological Science has 11 full-time faculty members and is also a part of the Interdisciplinary Neurosciences Major within the College of Arts and Sciences.

To be considered, candidates should submit a letter of application (including expression of interest specific to the University mission), current vitae, evidence of prior teaching effectiveness (if applicable), and other relevant supporting documents, through the following site: http://careers.creighton.edu. In addition, candidates should arrange for three professional references to submit letters of recommendation directly to Dr. Dustin J. Stairs (dustinstairs@creighton.edu). Also contact Dr. Dustin J. Stairs with any questions you may have. We will begin reviewing materials on October 1, 2019.
Creighton University is an EO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Vet and seeks a wide range of applicants for this position in support of one of our core values—gender, ethnic and cultural diversity.

Dustin J. Stairs, Ph.D.
Chair, Behavioral Neuroscience Search Committee

Creighton University
Department of Psychological Science
Hixson-Lied, Room 308
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178-0321

Email: dustinstairs@creighton.edu
Office: 402-280-2461 Fax: 402-280-4748 Research Lab: 402-280-8935

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2018-07-02

[#DIV28SUPER] Editorial Fellowship Available for Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology

Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology announces an opening for an Editorial Fellow position, beginning January 1, 2019. The position is open to qualified candidates who hold the rank of Assistant Professor (or equivalent) and will last one year. During this time, the selected Fellow will work closely with the journal's Editor, Dr. William W. Stoops, to develop editorial and publishing proficiency, enrich scientific knowledge and bolster written communication skills. It is anticipated that the Fellow will manage approximately one manuscript per month. This process will include identifying reviewers, making an editorial decision based on review and shepherding the manuscript through to publication if accepted, all with guidance from Dr. Stoops. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in monthly meetings with Dr. Stoops to ensure goals are met and problems are identified and addressed. The majority of these meetings will be phone conferences, although in-person meetings at scientific conferences are also possible. Upon successful completion of the fellowship, the Editorial Fellow will become a member of the journal's editorial board. All applications should include the following: 1) an interest statement, 2) a curriculum vitae and 3) three recommendation letters. Application materials are due to Dr. Stoops (william.stoops@uky.edu) on September 1, 2018 at 5 PM Eastern time and should be submitted as a single pdf file. Applications will be reviewed by members of the Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology editorial board for strength of the interest statement, research and publishing experience, manuscript review experience and enthusiasm of the recommendation letters. The top candidate will be notified of her/his selection by December 1, 2018. Address any questions to Dr. Stoops at william.stoops@uky.edu.