2013 Call for Nominations: Committee on Early Career Psychologists
The Committee on Early Career Psychologists (CECP) is seeking nominations for two representatives to serve a three-year term (2014-2016):
Education Representative
Current work experience as an educator
Experience working with and the ability to represent the interests of Early Career Psychologists to the education community in the field
Experience working with committees and other groups in promoting education and training of students
Experience in initiating and implement projects
State, Provincial and Territorial Psychological Associations (SPTA) Representative
Promotes early career member interests and leadership experiences in State, Provincial and Territorial Associations (SPTAs).
Represents the interests of SPTAs related to Early Career Psychologists within APA.
This position co-directs a network of Early Career Psychologists representatives from SPTA and APA Divisions, and facilitates activities, projects and programs that foster joint membership and participation between the Early Career Psychologists memberships of APA and SPTAs.
It is likely that this individual will be invited to attend the State Leadership Conference in March. Applicants for the SPTA Slate will be evaluated on leadership experiences within SPTA governance and program activities, as well as a general history of leadership and governance work.
Candidates must be an APA member within seven years’ receipt of their doctorate degree on Jan. 1, 2014
In addition, you must be able to attend mandatory committee meetings; one in the spring and two in the fall. Some committee members may be asked to attend additional meetings depending on their position. Meeting expenses are reimbursed by APA.
Although not reimbursed, committee members are highly encouraged to attend and participate in early career programming annually at the APA convention. The committee works extensively through listserv, email and phone conferences. Applicants should expect to spend a minimum of five hours per week engaged in committee activities.
All candidates should include
Statement of interest from the nominee
Current curriculum vitae
One letter of recommendation
Nomination materials must be received by Aug. 16, 2013. Applicants will be notified in mid-December.
Please submit all materials in a single Word document
Put your name and the name of the slate that you are applying for in the subject line (e.g. Jane Smith, Education Slate). Email all materials to Sonja Wiggins.
CECP seeks to represent the interests and concerns of early career psychologists throughout APA. For more information about the committee and other early career resources, please visit the Committee on Early Career Psychologists website. If you have any questions, please contact the current chair, Ayse Ciftci, PhD.
