Dr. Jacobs is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of South Dakota and the Director Emeritus of the Disaster Mental Health Institute. He is a recipient of the American Psychological Association (APA) Division 52 Distinguished International Psychologist Award, and the APA International Humanitarian Award. He has worked extensively with the the World Health Organization (WHO), the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), and the International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS).