ARP-sponsored Lifespan Social-Personality Preconference at SPSP

Jennifer Lodi-Smith, Susan Krauss Whitbourne, and Erik Noftle are organizing the third annual preconference dedicated to lifespan development at SPSP, the Lifespan Social-Personality preconference.

The preconference will take place on February 13, 2004. We have organized three symposia, all of which we expect to be of great interest to ARP members. The first symposium is on personality development in late life, and will include talks by Jennifer Lay, Jenny Wagner, Nicholas Turiano, and Cornelia Wrzus. The second symposium is on moral and character development across the lifespan, and will include talks by Brent Roberts, Daniel Lapsley, Tobias Krettenauer, and Lauri Jensen-Campbell. The third symposium is on methods in lifespan social-personality psychology, and will include talks by Jon Adler, Josh Jackson, Jenn Lodi-Smith, and Jack McArdle. We are very pleased that Jutta Heckhausen has agreed to be the discussant to close the preconference.

The preconference will also include an open poster session. All registered attendees are welcome to bring posters of their research to share.

More information about the preconference is here: http://lodismith.canisiuspsychology.net/lspprecon.html

Registration is NOW OPEN!

Finally, we are delighted that ARP will be sponsoring the preconference this year! One feature of ARP sponsorship is that all students who are members of ARP will receive a $10 reduction in registration fees for the preconference!

Invitation to contribute to meta-analysis: Personality and cognitive ability data

Do you have personality and cognitive ability data? If so, Kevin Stanek, a doctoral student at the University of Minnesota who is writing his dissertation on the relations between personality and cognitive ability, invites you to contribute to what could end up being the largest meta-analysis ever conducted. All you need to do to contribute is provide the means, standard deviations, and intercorrelations for the personality and cognitive ability variables in your data set as well as the mean and standard deviation for age, % male/female in the sample, and % in various ethnic/racial groups (if collected). No individual-level data needs to be provided, so the confidentiality of all of your participants' data will be maintained. All contributing researchers will be acknowledged. If you would like to contribute or have any questions, please e-mail stane040@umn.edu

APA 2014 Call For Submissions

Dear Colleagues, 

I invite you to submit proposals for symposia and posters for the annual APA convention, to be held August 7-10 in Washington, DC.  In my role as Program Chair for Division 8 (Personality and Social Psychology), I will be coordinating the program and welcome any questions.  Please note that Division 8 only accepts symposia and poster submissions and does not accept individual papers.  

In recent years, we have had excellent programs at APA, and we hope to have even more representation from personality and social psychologists in 2014.  In particular, early career faculty and graduate students are encouraged to organize a symposium in their area of study or to submit a poster proposal of their work.  This year, we are especially interested in submissions that demonstrate the ways in which personality and social psychology connect to and inform other areas of psychology, including applied work in all areas and research with clinical relevance.  Also, please consider whether your symposium submission fulfills the criteria for Continuing Education, which is a straightforward process and dramatically increases attendance at sessions.  APA non-members may submit proposals if at least one co-author is a member of APA or an APA member sponsors the proposal. 

Submissions should be made online by midnight EST on Monday, December 2, 2013 at http://apacustomout.apa.org/ConvCall.  Full details about the procedures for submitting proposals can be found at http://apacustomout.apa.org/ConvCallCollab/Call4Programs.pdf.

Please feel free to contact me at jadler@olin.edu with questions or ideas for programming that you would like to see at the next APA convention.

Best,

Jonathan Adler

Olin College of Engineering

Olin Way, MH 368

Needham, MA 02492

jadler@olin.edu

Kansas State University: Instructor in Personality-Social Psychology

The Department of Psychological Sciences at Kansas State University expects to fill an 18-month instructor position beginning in January 2014 contingent upon available funding.  The teaching load will be four courses per semester, and teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate course in Personality Psychology, General Psychology, and other courses as needed.  PhD degree is preferred, but ABD candidates will be considered.  Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in teaching and be strongly committed to quality teaching in a research-based PhD-granting department in which faculty members teach, conduct research, and supervise graduate students.  Information about the Department, its undergraduate and graduate programs, and faculty can be found at http://www.k-state.edu/psych/.  Applicants should email a curriculum vita, statement of teaching experiences and interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation to psychjobapp@ksu.edu (pdf format preferred).  Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.  Inquiries may be addressed to Mark Barnett (barn@ksu.edu), Department of Psychological Sciences, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506.  In accordance with Kansas Board of Regents policy, the University is required to run a background check on the final candidate.  Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.

ACT Job Announcement

ACT is looking to recruit a recent PhD grad with deep knowledge of the personality literature for our work on behavioral predictors of academic and workforce performance and persistence. Feel free to share this with anyone who might be interested.

Position title: Research Associate                                        
Department: Career Transitions Research                           
EEOC Class: 2
Area: Research
Reports to: Director or Principal Research Associate or Senior Research Associate     
FLSA Status: Exempt
Date Written: 9/30/98
Revised: 6/14/01; 9/1/02, 8/2503; 8/8/05; 9/1/10; 12/13/10; 10/29/12

General summary:Under the direction of senior staff, conduct research for ACT?s career transition programs and services.  Requires well-developed skills and experience in applied research, as well as a clear understanding of the principles of applied psychology (e.g., personality, industrial/organizational, educational, and/or counseling psychology).  This position requires general knowledge and experience in the areas of personality and behavior, and well-developed oral and written communication skills.

Essential job functions:
Under the direction of senior staff:
1.      Assist with the design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of research in support of department objectives and ACT?s mission.
2.      Assist with consultation for clients regarding a variety of applied psychology issues, such as personnel selection, identification of student risk, etc.
3.      Coordinate and facilitate focus group meetings.
4.      Complete literature reviews to maintain up-to-date knowledge in relevant areas.
5.      Participate in a program of research, publication, and presentations at professional conferences on issues affecting ACT?s business.
6.      Assist with the review and development of behavioral and personality assessments including item writing and data collection.
7.      Assist with the development of support materials.
8.      Assist with assessment validation research.
9.      Assist with the development of behavioral training program materials and with the evaluation of such materials.
10.  Provide technical support for internal staff and clients.
11.  Communicate effectively with ACT staff and clients through strong, organized writing and verbal skills.
12.  Maintain quality and security control on all projects.
13.  Exercise discretion and independent judgment in making work-related decisions.
14.  Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding corporate information.
15.  Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Demonstrated competence in:
1.      Collecting and analyzing research data.
2.      Proficiency with computer and social science statistical software, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and SAS/SPSS.
3.      Effectively managing and prioritizing work to meet multiple deadlines.
4.      Determining logical solutions to complicated problems.
5.      Superior ability to interpret technical materials.
6.      Familiarity with statistical concepts.
7.      Knowledge of the personality and behavioral literatures whether from an industrial/organizational or educational perspectives
8.      Setting specific goals and priorities.
9.      Ability to function independently and as part of a team in a professional work environment.
10.  Communicating with coworkers and external customers through strong, organized writing and verbal skills.
11.  Maintaining a high level of confidentiality regarding corporate information.
12.  Managing stress effectively.

Supportive job functions: *
1.      Assist in developing goals, objectives, and strategic plans.
2.      Participate in the preparation of contract/grant proposals.

* These tasks do not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act definition of essential job functions and usually equal 5% or less of time spent.  However, these tasks still constitute important performance aspects of the job.

Education and experience:
1.      Doctorate degree in related content area, ABD, or Master?s degree with several years of applied experience.
2.      Experience in applied research.

Working conditions:The working conditions for this position typically require an individual to work inside the majority of the day.  This position includes mainly sedentary work and exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.  This position requires an individual to work independently as well as maintain strong interpersonal working relationships.  This position also requires continuous alertness and concentrated mental and visual attention throughout the workday.  This position may require up to fifteen (15) days of travel per year for professional development and new business development.

If you are interested in learning more about this position, please contact Dr. Alex Casillas at alex.casillas@act.org or at 319.337.1211.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Job Announcement: KU Leuven (Belgium), Psychology of Emotion-in-context

Academic position at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences Psychology of Emotion-in-context (starting at 1st October, 2013, 2014, or 2015)

Pending budgetary approval, the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences at KU Leuven (Belgium) invites applications for an academic position in the domain of the Psychology of Emotion-in-context.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Research

Candidates must have a research background in how emotional and affective processes occur and evolve as a function of contextual factors, broadly construed (including situational, intergroup, and cultural factors). This covers a broad area of research that includes (but is not restricted to) research into contextualized accounts of emotions and emotional behavior, the time dynamics of emotion, the role of emotions in intergroup relations, and cultural influences on emotion. The new faculty member is expected to develop an active research program, and attract national and international funding.

The position will be embedded within a consortium consisting of the Research unit of Quantitative Psychology and Individual Differences (http://ppw.kuleuven.be/okp), the Research unit of Social and Cultural Psychology (http://ppw.kuleuven.be/cscp/), and the Research unit of Methodology of Educational Sciences (http://ppw.kuleuven.be/english/research/mesrg). This consortium currently consists of 12 faculty, 8 postdocs, and 32 PhD students. The consortium offers an inspiring working environment, the research has an international profile, and funding is excellent. The successful candidate will develop his/her research both independently and in close collaboration with the other members of the consortium.

Teaching

The applicant is expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level, and supervise graduate students in the context of master’s theses and internships. Given the evolution towards team teaching, the distribution of the teaching load over the staff will take place by mutual agreement between the members of the research units and the vice-dean for education, taking into account the specific expertise of the colleagues involved.

Services

With emotions playing a key role in a broad range of phenomena, the study of emotion-in-context has important applied implications. Depending on the expertise of the successful candidate, the performed research is expected to inform policy making related to intergroup conflicts, mood disorders, or other societal challenges.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates are expected to have an excellent research record that will reflect positively on the quality and standing of the faculty. The quality of research should be apparent from publications in international peer-reviewed journals. International research experience and demonstrated success in the acquisition of competitive research funds will be considered assets.

Applicants are expected to have acquired high-level instructional qualities and skills to train and teach future bachelors and masters in psychology. The successful candidate should be prepared to further develop these qualities and skills.

If the candidate does not speak Dutch, he/she will be expected to learn the language within three years of the appointment. The required proficiency level will depend on the duties assigned. Dutch language courses are offered at KU Leuven. Proficiency in the English language is also required.

The applicant is also expected to have the necessary relational skills and leadership capacities to collaborate in the research team and to build international networks. In time and depending on the academic degree, he/she should be willing to take up responsibilities in and outside the faculty.

The position requires a PhD or a doctoral degree, preferably in Psychology, or in a related discipline provided that the candidate has academic experience in the research domain.

The rank of the position is open (tenure-track or tenured assistant professor, associate professor, or full professor), and will be determined on the basis of the applicant’s qualifications. The Belgian university system allows for promotion of rank within the same position.

KU Leuven is one of the oldest universities of Europe. Leuven is at the center of Europe, located at 30 km (19 miles) from Brussels and 24 km (15 miles) from a major international airport.

KU Leuven pursues a policy of equal opportunity and diversity.

To obtain more information about this position, candidates can contact one of the co-chairs of the search committee, Dr. Peter Kuppens (email: peter.kuppens@ppw.kuleuven.be) and Dr. Batja Mesquita (email: mesquita@ppw.kuleuven.be).

Candidates are invited to apply online at http://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/vacancies.html (will be activated upon final approval of the position). Should you encounter any problems with the electronic registration, please contact Valerie Vander Borght (valerie.vanderborght@kuleuven.be).

2013 ARP Conference Submissions Deadline Extended to Feb. 1, 2013

3^rd Annual Convention

June 20-22, 2013

Charlotte, North Carolina

The ARP Program Committee is now soliciting abstracts for presentations at the 3rd Biennial Meeting of the Association for Research in Personality, which is scheduled to take place Thursday, June 20th, to Saturday, June 22nd, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina.  The program will include symposia and posters selected in response to this open call.  In addition, we are very pleased to announce that the program will feature two invited talks, from two leading researchers in personality science, who are also two of the Editors of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology: Laura King (University of Missouri) and Jeffrey Simpson (University of Minnesota).

Immediately preceding the conference, on Thursday, June 20^th, there will be a workshop on Studying Personality via the Autonomic Nervous and Neuroendocrine Systems, led by Iris Mauss and Sally Dickerson. This 6-hour workshop is open to all attendants for the additional cost of $30 for member students, $55 for general members, and $80 for all non-members.

More details of the meeting can be found at the following URL:  http://www.personality-arp.org/conference.htm.

Although there is no official “theme” for this upcoming meeting, the Conference Program Committee is hoping to solicit symposia and posters that cover a broad range of substantive topics within the field. We conceive of personality science in wide-ranging terms, and intend for the conference to cover all of the content areas traditionally and currently studied by psychological scientists who address topics relevant to personality. This includes, but is not limited to, research on individual differences in personality, broadly conceived, including research both on their structure and social-cognitive mediators; genetic, affective, physiological, neuroendocrine, and evolutionary bases of personality processes and social behavior; and a wide range of narrower topics that fall within the domain of personality science, including personality judgments, emotions and emotional processes, motivation, romantic relationships and mating, the self and self-regulation, social cognition, and personality assessment. The overriding goal of the Program Committee is to develop a slate of presentations that broadly reflects the diversity of basic questions facing our discipline.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESENTERS

Two formats are available for submissions:  Symposia and Posters.  The Program Committee will make a final selection of presentations based on quality, balance of content, and diversity, broadly speaking, in the overall conference program. Submissions not accepted for oral presentation will be considered for presentation as individual posters unless the authors stipulate otherwise. The first author is expected to give the oral presentation or be available at the poster.

Symposia

Symposia are 75 minutes in length and include presentations from a maximum of 4 speakers on a related topic.  Thus, typical symposia will be comprised of 3 or 4 talks; however, symposia with fewer speakers are permitted as well.  In planning a symposium, please allow sufficient time for audience questions and discussion.  Submissions must include (a) names and contact information for the chairperson(s), all presenters, (b) a symposium title and overarching abstract of no more than 200 words, and (c) individual abstracts (200 words max) for each talk to be included in the symposium.  Submitters should complete the Symposia Submission Form that can be downloaded from the ARP website to submit their abstracts.

Poster Presentations

Poster submissions may include presentations of works that are either complete or in progress (e.g., studies for which data collection is well under way, but for which full results are not yet available at the time of submission). Submissions must include (a) names and contact information for all authors, (b) presentation title, and (c) an abstract of no more than 200 words describing the rationale, methods, results, and implications of the work to be presented. Submitters should complete the Poster Submission Form that can be downloaded from the ARP website to submit their abstracts.

Number of Submissions

There is no limit to the number of submissions on which a presenter may be an author. However, anyone submitting an abstract may be first author on only one oral presentation. There is no limit to the number of first-authored poster abstract submissions.

Submission Withdrawals

If it is necessary to withdraw a submission, please notify the Program Chairs as soon as possible.

Abstract Submission Details and Deadline

The deadline for all abstract submissions is February 1st, 2013.  The original deadline of Jan. 21 has been extended to accommodate people traveling to SPSP. Please prepare your submission using the appropriate abstract submission form posted on the ARP website.  Submit all materials via email toARPsubmissions2013@gmail.com.  Please follow the guidelines included in the submission forms.  Abstracts that do not follow these guidelines will be returned to authors.

Sincerely,

The 2013 ARP Program Committee:

Özlem Ayduk, Co-Chair

Jessica Tracy, Co-Chair

Brent Donnellan

R. Chris Fraley

Iris Mauss

Ken Sheldon

Vivian Zayas

Sixteenth International Reversal Theory Conference

The Sixteenth International Reversal Theory Conference will be held at the University of Reims, France, 16-19 July 2013.  Full information will be found on the Reversal Theory Society website at: www.reversaltheory.org This site also gives information about how to submit papers. Submissions of all kinds are welcome: psychometric, experimental, theoretical and applied.  Keynote speakers will include Richard Mallows (President of the British Psychological Society), John Kerr (well-known sports psychologist), and Michael Apter (one of the originators of the theory).