Assistant Research Professor

University of Kansas•Lawrence, KS

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Kansas University Center on Disabilities (KUCD) is searching for an Assistant Research Professor to advance self-determination, and community engagement research that brings together people with and without disabilities in education and community contexts. KUCD is recognized as a leading research center in the field of disability. Using research that brings together people with and without disabilities practices, KUCD implements and conducts grant-funded projects focusing on applied research on effective assessment and intervention practices with a particular focus on self-determination, transition to employment, supported decision making, and community engagement. KUCD is part of the Life Span Institute (LSI), a leading research unit at the University of Kansas. As a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) funded by the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, the core functions of the KUCD are: Community Engagement (including technical assistance, community education, and direct services) Information Dissemination Interdisciplinary Training and Education Research KUCD is committed to fostering a supportive research and educational environment for all faculty, staff, and students. This position is located at the University of Kansas-Lawrence, and hybrid or remote options may be available although in-person is strongly preferred. Under the supervision of the Director of KUCD and other KUCD Faculty, the Assistant Research Professor will advance the research, services, dissemination, and training mission of KUCD, with a particular focus on implementing and scaling up effective practices. This position will support the implementation of current grants and fee-for service activities while also seeking future funding opportunities to advance research that brings together people with and without disabilities, self-determination, and community engagement research, training and practice. In this position, you will also author or co-author scientific papers and support innovative information dissemination products. A wide range of research projects and contracts will be supported by the position, including: Large-scale training and grant implementation for research on self-determination interventions to support youth and young adults to engage in goal setting, action planning, and self-evaluation activities Community-based research that brings together people with and without disabilities to support decision making, self-determination, and employment Research focused on supporting and scaling up the implementation of evidence-based interventions, aligned with the tenets of implementation science The ideal candidate will demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and interest in disability, self-determination, and research that brings together people with and without disabilities.

Requirements

PhD degree in education (special education or educational psychology) or other related discipline (e.g., social work, psychology, public policy).
Three years of research experience with research and publication record in areas such as: self-determination, research that brings together people with and without disabilities, or community engagement as evidenced in application materials.
Two years of experience participating in grant development and submissions as evidenced in application materials.
Three years of experience collaborating with multiple shareholders (e.g., researchers, community members, people with disabilities) as indicated by application materials.
Demonstrated strong professional writing skills, including research reports, peer-reviewed research articles, other print and electronic publications and experience presenting at conferences and professional meetings as indicated by application materials.

Nice To Haves

Significant expertise in grant implementation, research that brings together people with and without disabilities, methods, peer-led approaches, self-determination instruction, training, adult learning, and education as evidenced in application materials.
Specific knowledge and interest in research that brings together people with and without disabilities as evidenced by application materials and previous work experience.
Two years of experience in managing large scale research projects including communication about milestones as evidenced in application materials.
Two years of experience in participating in and contributing to approaches to training and research that use interdisciplinary teams and varied perspectives as evidenced in application materials.
Two years of work experience that demonstrates strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills, as demonstrated by previous work experience.
Experience working with research teams that include people with disabilities, as evidenced by previous work experience.