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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Associate Editor, E-xcellence in Teaching

The Society for the Teaching of Psychology is now accepting applications for an Associate Editor for E-xcellence in Teaching to serve January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027. 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 Associate Editor assists the Editor with recruiting authors to contribute to E-xcellence in Teaching, and editing monthly essays.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in this position and your relevant qualifications to Annie Ditta, Editor of E-xcellence in Teaching, at excellence-in-teaching@teachpsych.org by October 15th, or contact Annie Ditta for more information.

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Members, Graduate Student Teaching Association

STP is seeking five new members to join the Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA)’s Steering Committee from January 1, 2025 - December 31, 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.

Despite the official term beginning in January, online meeting attendance will be required from November 1, 2024 leading up to the start of the term. After serving 1 year, there is a possibility to renew for an additional 1-year term (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026). As a GSTA Steering Committee member, you must be in graduate school for the totality of the term.

The Steering Committee oversees GSTA budgets and programming. One of the main goals of the GSTA is to provide professional development opportunities and resources to graduate student teaching assistants and instructors of record. Steering Committee members are expected to communicate regularly over email, meet monthly over Zoom, and meet annually in person if they are attending the Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT).

The GSTA values all kinds of previous experience related to teaching and learning, and you do not have to have served as an instructor of record to benefit others. We strive to ensure that the GSTA represents the diverse tapestry of graduate student instructors. We'd like to encourage students in any year of their graduate program to apply (including first and second year students). Students in Masters, PsyD, and PhD programs are welcome to apply. We encourage graduate students of color, LGBTQIA+ graduate students, first generation students, and other students with underrepresented identities to apply. 

If you are interested in joining the GSTA Steering Committee, please complete this form (https://forms.gle/TkaDmFEDpQuw1vn99) by October 18, 2024 (11:59 pm ET). Please email gsta@teachpsych.org with any questions.

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Chair, Partnerships Small Grants Committee

STP is seeking a Chair for the committee that solicits and reviews applications for STP’s Partnerships Small Grants to serve a term starting October 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026 with the possibility of serving a second 3-year term. 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. 

Visit https://teachpsych.org/members/grants/smallgrants.php for more information about the award and its annual deadline (November 1 each year). Please submit your cv (in PDF) and a statement of your interest and experience by September 15, 2024 to Morton Gernsbacher, STP Vice President for Grants and Awards, at vp-awards@teachpsych.org. Please use “Chair, STP Partnerships Small Grants Committee” as the subject line of your email.

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Member, Instructional Resource Grants Committee 

The Society for the Teaching of Psychology’s Instructional Resource Grants Committee (IRG) is accepting applications for one new member to serve a 3-year renewable term starting on January 1, 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.

All current members of STP are eligible to apply.  Applications should include a current CV along with a one-page cover letter stating your interest in and qualifications for this position. Please submit applications by November 1, 2024 to Dr. Renee Boburka, Chair, STP IRG Committee at irg@teachpsych.org. Please put “IRG Committee Application” in the subject line.

The purpose of the Instructional Resource Grant is twofold: (1) to stimulate the development of teaching resource materials, and (2) to encourage instructional research relevant to the teaching of psychology at the university, community college, or high school level, either of which can subsequently be posted as a Teaching Resource on the STP website for interested teachers of psychology, or published in Teaching of Psychology or similar SoTL journals. The deadline for applications for the next IRG review cycle is February 1, 2025.  For more information about the Instructional Resource Grants program, visit the webpage here.  You may also contact Dr. Renee Boburka at irg@teachpsych.org.

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Members, Mid-Career Psychology Committee

The Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) is accepting applications for THREE new members of the STP Mid-Career Psychology (MCP) 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.

The MCP Committee is comprised of six members who strive to support mid-career faculty by providing community and support for psychologists as they work to maintain their passion and vitality as educators, expand and advance their research programs, and take on more service/administrative responsibilities. The committee is charged with spearheading activities and opportunities to aid MCPs through education, training, and networking, as well as representing MCP interests in division matters.  As a committee member, you will report to the Chair of the MCP Committee, which is overseen by Danae Hudson, VP for Membership. Your participation in the committee would require attendance at monthly virtual MCP Committee meetings, which last approximately one hour. 

Applications should include a CV and a 1 to 2-page statement of interest in the position. Please address any past or current involvement in STP, attendance/presentations at STP conferences, and your ability/willingness to potentially travel to the Annual Conference on Teaching for MCP committee business.

Minimum qualifications for MCP Committee members:

• A current member of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology
• Self-define as mid-career
• Able to commit to a three-year term starting in January 2025
• Able to attend monthly virtual meetings of the MCP Committee
• Willingness to respond in a timely manner to committee email communication

Desired Qualifications for new MCP Committee members:

Interest and/or experience in any of the following:

• Creating professional development resources for MCPs
• Developing and presenting professional development sessions at conferences
• Increasing engagement and networking with members via social media channels
• Organizing and hosting social hours at various conferences

The deadline for applications is November 1, 2024.  Please send completed applications to: midcareer@teachpsych.org.

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Members, STP Early Career Psychology Committee

STP is now accepting nominations (including self-nominations) for TWO new members of the STP Early Career Psychology (ECP) 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.

Nominees must be members of STP and qualify as “early career.” Early career is defined as anyone within ten years of beginning teaching psychology while not a student. This includes both secondary educators and those teaching at the college/university level.

The ECP Committee is comprised of five members who are engaged in establishing their professional careers. The Committee is charged with spearheading activities and opportunities to aid ECPs through education, training, and networking, and representing ECP interests in division matters.

Nominations should include a CV, the name of one reference who agrees to be contacted, and a two-page maximum statement of interest in the position. Please address any past or current involvement in STP, attendance/presentations at STP conferences, experience or ideas to work with and create programming for teachers with diverse backgrounds, and your ability/willingness to travel to ACT each year for ECP committee business. Application materials can be submitted via email: stp-ecp@teachpsych.org . Please submit all applications by the November 1, 2024 deadline.

Minimum qualifications for ECP Committee members:

• An active member of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology
• Within ten years of beginning teaching psychology while not a student (at either the secondary or college/university level)
• Able to commit to a three-year term starting in January 2025
• Able to attend monthly or bi-monthly virtual meetings of the committee
• Willingness to respond quickly and consistently to email communication

Desired Qualifications for new ECP Committee members:

Interest and/or experience in any of the following:

• Able to attend the Annual Conference on Teaching
• Increasing engagement with members via social media (e.g., Facebook and Twitter)
• Developing and presenting professional development sessions at conferences
• Creating professional development resources for ECPs
• Organizing and hosting social hours or mentoring events at various conferences
• Commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility and interest in creating programming in line with these principles

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 Member, STP Membership Committee

The Society for the Teaching of Psychology’s Membership Committee (MC) is looking for 1-2 new members for a 3-year renewable term. 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 MC is charged with examining ways to increase membership of the STP and retention of current members. We help devise ways to recruit members, introduce new members to STP’s resources, and create Member Spotlights for STP News. As a committee member, you will report to the Chair of the MC, which is overseen by Danae Hudson, VP for Membership. 

The 3-year term begins January 1, 2025. Committee members are eligible to serve up to 2 consecutive terms. If you are interested in serving, please send a current CV along with a statement of interest to Alisa Beyer, Chair of the Membership Committee at membership@teachpsych.org. Please put STP Membership Committee in the subject line.  Applications will be reviewed beginning November 11, with a final decision made by early December.

We are seeking new members for the committee that can commit to a 3-year term, will attend bi-monthly virtual meetings, respond in timely manner to committee email communication, and contribute to the committee initiatives and responsibilities.

Applications should include a CV and a 1-page statement of interest in the position. Please address any past or current involvement in STP and your ability/willingness to potentially travel to the Annual Conference on Teaching for committee business.

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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