Current Service Opportunities

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Consulting Editor, Teaching of Psychology 

The Society for the Teaching of Psychology is taking applications for a Consulting Editor to serve on the Editorial Board of 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.

This Consulting Editor will review SoTL manuscripts. Below you will find a description of the duties and qualifications, terms of service, and application process.

Duties & Qualifications:

• Review 8-10 manuscripts per year including revise and resubmits.
• Work side-by-side with the Associate Editors and Editor of ToP to ensure high quality publications.
• Be versed in current SoTL research, including trends, historical references, etc. as they relate to increasing the quality of education for psychology students.
• Must be a current STP member. Membership in APA not required. Membership in STP is $25/year, and $15/year for grad students, postdocs, and retirees.

Term of Service: This is a 3-year appointment that would start January 1, 2024 and end on December 31^st, 2026. 

Please include the following in your application:

1. A one-page letter of application explaining your qualifications for the position and why you are interested in this position. This may include, but not limited to, how often you review for ToP or other teaching or SoTL related journals? What topics related to the teaching of psychology that you have expertise in?
2. A current CV.
3. The contact information for two references who can speak in detail about your qualifications for this position.

Please submit all materials to Aaron S. Richmond (arichmo3@msudenver.edu) no later than December 1^st, 2023.

I will be accepting five (5) CEs, so please apply. If you have any questions or need any clarification before you make your decision to apply, please do not hesitate to ask.

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The Society for the Teaching of Psychology is taking applications for a Consulting Editor that has specific expertise in research and teaching at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to serve on the Editorial Board of 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.

Duties & Qualifications:

1.      Review 8-10 manuscripts per year including revision and resubmissions.

2.      Work side-by-side with the Associate Editors and Editor of ToP to ensure high quality publications.

3.      Must have experience working in a HBCU.

4.      Be well-versed in current SoTL research, including trends, historical references, etc. as they relate to increasing the quality of education at HBCUs.

5.      Must be a current STP member. Membership in APA not required. Membership in STP is $25/year, and $15/year for grad students, postdocs, and retirees.

Term of Service: This is a 3-year appointment that would start January 1, 2024 and end on December 31^st, 2026. 

Please include the following in your application:

1. A one-page letter of application explaining your qualifications for the position and why you are interested in this position. This may include, but not limited to, how often you review for ToP or other teaching or SoTL related journals? What HBCU areas or topics related to the teaching of psychology that you have expertise in? What courses in psychology do you have expertise in?
2. A current CV.
3. The contact information for two references who can speak in detail about your qualifications for this position.

STP highly encourages applications from colleagues who are from underrepresented groups and have diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Please submit all materials to Aaron S. Richmond (arichmo3@msudenver.edu) no later than December 1^st, 2023.

If you have any questions or need any clarification before you make your decision to apply, please do not hesitate to ask.

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The Society for the Teaching of Psychology is taking applications for a Consulting Editor that has specific expertise in research and teaching at graduate school level education to serve on the Editorial Board of 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.

Duties & Qualifications:

1.      Review 8-10 manuscripts per year including revision and resubmissions.

2.      Work side-by-side with the Associate Editors and Editor of ToP to ensure high quality publications.

3.      Experience working and researching graduate school level education.

4.      Be well-versed in current SoTL research, including trends, historical references, etc. as they relate to increasing the quality of education of graduate students and faculty.  

5.      Must be a current STP member. Membership in APA not required. Membership in STP is $25/year, and $15/year for grad students, postdocs, and retirees.  

Term of Service: This is a 3-year appointment that will start January 1, 2024 and end on December 31^st, 2026. 

Please include the following in your application:

1. A one-page letter of application explaining your qualifications for the position and why you are interested in this position. This may include, but not limited to, how often do you review for ToP or other teaching or SoTL related journals? What graduate school areas or topics related to the teaching of psychology that you have expertise in? What courses in psychology do you have expertise in?
2. A current CV.
3. The contact information for two references who can speak in detail about your qualifications for this position.

STP highly encourages applications from colleagues who are from underrepresented groups and have diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Please submit all materials to Aaron S. Richmond (arichmo3@msudenver.edu) no later than December 1^st, 2023.

If you have any questions or need any clarification before you make your decision to apply, please do not hesitate to ask.

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Consulting Editor, Teaching of Psychology,
with International Education experience

The Society for the Teaching of Psychology is taking applications for a Consulting Editor that has specific expertise in research and teaching in International higher education models to serve on the Editorial Board of 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.

Duties & Qualifications:

1.      Review 8-10 manuscripts per year including revision and resubmissions..

2.      Must currently work outside of the United States in higher education.

3.      Work side-by-side with the Associate Editors and Editor of ToP to ensure high quality publications.

4.      Be well-versed in current SoTL research, including trends, historical references, etc. as they relate to increasing the quality of education in various international models of teaching of psychology.  

5.      Must be a current STP member. Membership in APA not required. Membership in STP is $25/year, and $15/year for grad students, postdocs, and retirees.  

Term of Service: This is a 3-year appointment that will start January 1, 2024 and end on December 31^st, 2026. 

Please include the following in your application:

1. A one-page letter of application explaining your qualifications for the position and why you are interested in this position. This may include, but not limited to, how often you review for ToP or other teaching or SoTL related journals? What international education areas or topics related to the teaching of psychology that you have expertise in?
2. A current CV.
3. The contact information for two references who can speak in detail about your qualifications for this position.

STP highly encourages applications from colleagues who are from underrepresented groups and have diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Please submit all materials to Aaron S. Richmond (arichmo3@msudenver.edu) no later than December 1^st, 2023.

If you have any questions or need any clarification before you make your decision to apply, please do not hesitate to ask.

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Chair, International Travel Grant Committee

STP seeks applications for a Chair of the International Travel Grant Committee to serve January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026 with an option for renewal. 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 will oversee review of international travel grants which defray the costs of international travel to psychology teaching conferences or to more general psychology conferences that have a significant teaching of psychology component. For more information on this program, visit the international travel grant website:  https://teachpsych.org/grants/InternationalTravel.php/.  

To apply, send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae (PDFs please) to Morton Ann Gernsbacher, Vice President for Grants and Awards, vp-awards@teachpsych.org, by December 1, 2023.

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STP Instagram Coordinator

The Society for the Teaching of Psychology is seeking a new coordinator for the STP Instagram account. 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 coordinator will be part of the larger Membership Communication Committee and will report to the Chair of this committee, Lyra Stein and the Vice President for Membership, Danae Hudson.

The duties of this position include checking and posting engaging content to the society's Instagram page. The coordinator will take information from Div. 2’s listserv, journals, webpage, and other social media outlets to keep members updated on all pertinent information. Familiarity with social media and Instagram preferred. Terms are for 3 years and may be renewed for an additional 3 years if desired.

Applicants should be STP members and send a letter of interest and a CV to the chair of the Membership Communication Committee, Lyra Stein at socialmedia@teachpsych.org. Deadline for applications is December 1, 2023.

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Editor, "This is How I Teach" Blog

STP's “This is How I Teach” blog is seeking an Editor. 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 “This is How I Teach” blog provides a forum for STP members to introduce themselves to the STP community and share how they teach. Authors are invited to submit short responses to a set of questions developed by the editorial team. Approximately one essay per month is posted to the blog.

The editor will work with associate editor(s) in soliciting contributors and posting them on the STP blog. Prior experience with blogging is not necessary as we will train you in the online system used to post author responses.

TIMELINE/DUTIES:

• Recruit authors to contribute to the blog (with an emphasis on featuring members with diverse backgrounds and experiences).
• Perform editing and web posting tasks related to the publication of blog posts.
• Prepare the annual report to the VP for Membership (December).

The term of office would begin in January 2024 and is typically 3 years. The term may be renewed one time for an additional 3 years. 

To apply, please email a current CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in this position to Danae Hudson, VP for Membership, vp-membership@teachpsych.org. Please use the following Subject line for your email: "This is How I Teach" Blog

The deadline for applications is Dec 1, 2023.

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Chair, Partnerships Small Grants Committee

STP invites applications for the next Chair of the Partnerships Small Grants Committee, serving a three-year term from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026. 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 responsible for working with committee members to review applications for small grants that promote communication and collaboration among psychology teachers from different institutions. For more information, visit https://teachpsych.org/members/grants/smallgrants.php.

To apply, please email a brief statement of your interest and a current CV with the Subject line “Chair, Partnerships Grant Committee” to vp-awards@teachpsych.org. The deadline for applications is December 15, 2023.

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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, 2024. 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 December 15, 2023 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, 2024.  For more information about the Instructional Resource Grants program, visit the webpage at: http://teachpsych.org/IRG.  You may also contact Dr. Renee Boburka at irg@teachpsych.org.

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Members, International Travel Grant Committee

The Society for the Teaching of Psychology’s International Travel Grant Program is accepting applications for new members to serve a 3-year renewable term starting on January 1, 2024. 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.  Please email your CV (in PDF, named Lastname_cv.pdf) with a one-page cover letter stating your interest in and qualifications to Millie Cordaro, chair of the STP International Travel Grant Program, at international-travel@teachpsych.org before 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time, December 15, 2023. 

Committee members will review applications for grant funds to defray costs of international travel for STP members to psychology teaching conferences or to more general psychology conferences that have a significant teaching of psychology component. 

Information regarding the International Travel Grant Program can be found here.  

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Director of STP's Annual Conference on Teaching

Applications are currently being accepted for the next Director of STP’s Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT), which is STP’s international teaching of psychology conference held on location every October and online every February. 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.

TIMELINE: The new ACT Director will spend 12 months shadowing the current ACT Director (Lindsay Masland), and will then start a three-year term as the Director. The shadowing period runs from March 2024 through March 2025, and then the new ACT Director will serve from March 2025 through March 2028. Thus, the new Director will begin serving in the full Director role for the 2025 ACT: On Location in Minneapolis, MN. This position is eligible for reappointment upon approval of the Executive Committee for an additional three-year term. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary responsibility of the ACT Director is to orchestrate the international teaching of psychology conference in both on-location and online modalities. Each year, the Director’s duties include:

• organizing speakers (both invited and submitted)

• developing programs and schedules

• managing the conference website

• inviting and managing external exhibitors and sponsors

• running the on-location and online conferences in real-time

• assessing the conferences and incorporating assessment data into potential changes in the conferences for subsequent years

• contracting with and managing vendors (e.g., audiovisual assistance, posterboard rentals, etc.)

• negotiating with a hotel for lodging, presentation rooms, and catering for the on-location meetings 

The ACT Director also works directly with the ACT Assistant Director—whose primary responsibility is leadership for the ACT: Online conferences—but who also plays a significant support function for the ACT: On Location conferences.  Both the Director and Assistant Director are supported by a Steering Committee of 3-5 volunteers, who assist in adjudicating presentation submissions, organizing exhibitors/sponsors, updating the conference website, and executing non-academic elements of the conference (e.g., hosted dinners, trivia night, etc.)  Additionally, the Director works closely with the Executive Committee of STP by responding to their requests, gathering their recommendations and feedback, managing the conference budget, and submitting summative reports to them about the outcomes of each conference. A more detailed list of duties and responsibilities can be found at the end of this document.

SUPPORT: The ACT Director receives one course buyout or stipend each year of this position. As well, STP pays for the travel, lodging, and travel-related expenses while at ACT.  In order to select a new hotel site for the conference (a “site visit”), the ACT Director travels to potential conference cities, typically during the month of March. A budget is provided for the Director for travel, lodging, meals, and travel-related expenses during the site visit.  The incoming Director accompanies the current Director on the site visit during the training year, and they receive travel, lodging, meals, and travel-related expenses as well.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Those interested in serving as the next ACT Director should submit 

• a letter of interest that specifically addresses:

• • your interest in the position

  • evidence of your commitment to the teaching of psychology, including engagement with STP and/or ACT 

  • relevant experiences or aptitudes, which could include leading teams, managing complex projects, or previous programming experiences

• a current CV

• a list of three references who could be contacted to provide more information about your programming experiences and aptitude. 

Please submit your application to the VP of Programming at vp-programming@teachpsych.org and the ACT Director at annual-conference@teachpsych.org by January 15, 2024. Questions about the application or about the position can also be directed to the addresses above. 

Note that after the incoming Director is identified, STP will solicit applications for an Assistant Director of ACT, to begin their three-year term in May 2024. (This position was new in 2023 and is currently occupied by an interim Assistant Director). Two to three new Steering Committee members will also be solicited at that time.

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Contribute to a ToP Special Issue on Disability Education

A team from the Disability Advocacy and Research Network is editing a special issue of Teaching of Psychology on Creating an Anti-Ableist Psychology Curriculum and Teaching Environment. 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.

Click the title for more information. The deadline for submissions is February 1, 2024.