Current Service Opportunities

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Call for Applications for STP Officer Elections

STP’s Elections and Appointments Committee seeks applications for three key leadership positions. Consistent with our Mission Statement and the Statement on Addressing Systemic Racism and Inequity in STP, we encourage applications from colleagues who are from underrepresented groups and have diverse backgrounds and experiences.

• President-Elect: 1-year term beginning January 1, 2026, followed by a one-year presidential term, a one-year term as Past President, and one year as chair of the Elections and Appointments Committee.

• Vice President for Grants and Awards (2026-2028)

• Division 2 Representative to APA Council (2026-2028; Note that this position requires full membership in APA.)

Descriptions of responsibilities and further information about these positions can be found in the STP Bylaws and in the Policies and Procedures Manual. Please consider applying and encourage applications from colleagues whom you believe have the experience, commitment, and motivation to contribute to the success of our Society.

All applicants must be STP members. APA membership is not required to be a candidate for President-Elect and Vice President for Grants and Awards. Only APA members of STP may apply to be a candidate for Division 2 Representative to APA Council.

Please note that an application for an office does not guarantee appearance of that applicant on the election ballot; the final slate of candidates is determined by the STP Elections and Appointments Committee following review of all applicants. If you have questions, please email Diane Finley at past-president@teachpsych.org.

The deadline for applications is December 1, 2024.

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Member, APA Division 2 (STP) Fellows Committee

The Chair of STP’s Fellows Committee seeks an individual to serve on the committee. Consistent with our Mission Statement and the Statement on Addressing Systemic Racism and Inequity in STP, we encourage applications from colleagues who are from underrepresented groups and have diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Applicants must be STP members and are encouraged, but not required, to be STP members who are already APA Fellows. The term of service is three years and may be renewed for a second term.

Members of the STP Fellows Committee review all nomination materials from individuals who seek to become APA Fellows in Division 2. Members of the STP Fellows Committee then meet to discuss nominees and make formal recommendations to APA’s Fellows Committee based on criteria from STP and APA. These reviews occur in January and February of each year. As a committee member, you will report to Amy Fineburg, incoming Chair of the Fellows Committee, which is overseen by Danae Hudson, VP for Membership.

Criteria for Fellow status emphasize “unusual and outstanding” contributions to the teaching of psychology that have had a national impact. The list of divisional criteria as well as information about the application process can be found here.

Please send a brief letter of interest and current CV to Doug Woody (fellows@teachpsych.org), chair of the STP Fellows Committee or contact him with any questions. The deadline for applications is November 15, 2024.

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Chair, Member Communication Committee

STP is now accepting applications for the position of Chair of the Membership Communication Committee (MCC). Consistent with our Mission Statement and the Statement on Addressing Systemic Racism and Inequity in STP, we encourage applications from colleagues who are from underrepresented groups and have diverse backgrounds and experiences.

The Chair is charged with managing STP’s social media presence (on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram) and STP’s listserv (Div2PsychTeacher). The Chair will report to the Vice President for Membership, Danae Hudson and work directly with the other members of the MCC.

Requirements of this position include:

• STP membership
• Familiarity with social media, including Facebook, X, Instagram, etc.  
• Availability to commit to a 3-year term beginning January 1, 2025
• Ability to coordinate the efforts of and oversee the members of the membership communication committee who actively manage STP’s listserv, Facebook group, Instagram group, or X account
• Ability to respond quickly to social media and listserv issues, including in the evenings and weekends
• Applications should include a CV and brief statement of interest. The statement of interest should include any relevant social media experience. Send completed applications with the subject “MCC Chair Application” to Lyra Stein at socialmedia@teachpsych.org. Lyra Stein can also answer any questions you may have about this position.
• Application deadline: November 20, 2024

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Chair, Diversity Committee

The STP Diversity Committee is seeking a new committee chair to begin a 3-year term in January, 2025. Consistent with our Mission Statement and the Statement on Addressing Systemic Racism and Inequity in STP, we encourage applications from colleagues who are from underrepresented groups and have diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

• The mission of our committee is to create new avenues for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within STP and in the teaching of psychology. Areas that we attend to include:

• -          Integration of diversity into the curriculum
• -          Hiring and retaining a diverse faculty of psychology educators
• -          Attracting members of diverse groups to psychology as a major and a profession
• -          Building community among and supporting diversity-oriented scholars and teachers
• -          Diversity in STP membership

We encourage applications from colleagues who teach psychology in high school, community college, and university settings, and who have a genuine commitment to increasing representation, inclusion, equity, and belonging in the field and the teaching of psychology. Consistent with our Mission Statement and the Statement on Addressing Systemic Racism and Inequity in STP, we encourage applications from colleagues who are from underrepresented groups and have diverse backgrounds and experiences. Applications will be accepted until 12/6/24. If you are interested, please send your CV and a one-page statement of interest to the VP of Diversity and International Relations, Dr. Teceta Tormala, at ttormala@paloaltou.edu.

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Member, Diversity Committee

The STP Diversity Committee is seeking to add new members to begin 3-year terms in January, 2025. Consistent with our Mission Statement and the Statement on Addressing Systemic Racism and Inequity in STP, we encourage applications from colleagues who are from underrepresented groups and have diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

• The mission of our committee is to create new avenues for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within STP and in the teaching of psychology. Areas that we attend to include:

• -          Integration of diversity into the curriculum
• -          Hiring and retaining a diverse faculty of psychology educators
• -          Attracting members of diverse groups to psychology as a major and a profession
• -          Building community among and supporting diversity-oriented scholars and teachers
• -          Diversity in STP membership

We encourage applications from colleagues who teach psychology in high school, community college, and university settings, and who have a genuine commitment to increasing representation, inclusion, equity, and belonging in the field and the teaching of psychology. Applications will be accepted until 12/6/24. If you are interested, please send your CV and a one-page statement of interest to the Chair of the STP Diversity Committee, Dr. Judith Pena-Shaff, at jpenaper@ithaca.edu.

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Chair, International Relations Committee

The STP International Relations Committee is seeking to add to its current members by searching for a new committee chair to begin a 3-year term in January, 2025. Consistent with our Mission Statement and the Statement on Addressing Systemic Racism and Inequity in STP, we encourage applications from colleagues who are from underrepresented groups and have diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

• The mission of our committee is to develop and broaden a global lens within STP and in the teaching of psychology. Areas that we attend to include:

• -          Internationalizing STP membership
• -          Integration of international issues into the curriculum
• -          Attracting members of international communities to psychology as a major and a profession

We encourage applications from colleagues who teach psychology in high school, community college, and university settings, and who have a genuine commitment to international issues in the field and the teaching of psychology.  Applications will be accepted until 12/6/24. If you are interested, please send your CV and a one-page statement of interest to the VP of Diversity and International Relations, Dr. Teceta Tormala, at ttormala@paloaltou.edu.

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Member, International Relations Committee

 

The STP International Relations Committee is seeking to add new members to begin 3-year terms in January, 2025. Consistent with our Mission Statement and the Statement on Addressing Systemic Racism and Inequity in STP, we encourage applications from colleagues who are from underrepresented groups and have diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

The mission of our committee is to develop and broaden a global lens within STP and in the teaching of psychology. Areas that we attend to include:

-          Internationalizing STP membership

-          Integration of international issues into the curriculum

-          Attracting members of international communities to psychology as a major and a profession

We encourage applications from colleagues who teach psychology in high school, community college, and university settings, and who have a genuine commitment to international issues in the field and the teaching of psychology. Applications will be accepted until 12/6/24. If you are interested, please send your CV and a one-page statement of interest to the Chair of the STP International Relations Committee, Dr. Cobi Michael, at cmk292@psu.edu.