Research Associate - Indiana University, Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Early Childhood Center

The Early Childhood Center is dedicated to improving early intervention practices that result in positive outcomes for very young children and their families, particularly children with or at risk for developmental disabilities in their first three years of life. We are seeking an individual with expertise in early intervention practices to assist us with two major contracts with Indiana's First Steps program. This position is funded through June 2018 and renewal will be contingent upon continued funding.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaboratively design and support the development of effective professional development opportunities for early intervention providers throughout the state.
• Support the implementation of a statewide quality improvement system for increasing the quality and impact of early intervention services.
• Collaboratively develop and conduct efforts that translate research to practice and promote the implementation of evidence-based practices in early intervention.
• Design and deliver presentations, workshops, online webinars, and other learning events for early educators and early childhood special educators.
• Create written and electronic products for disseminating information about effective practices that bring about successful outcomes (e.g., journal articles, working papers, Facebook posts, podcasts).
• Actively represent the center's vision, mission and work through collaborative partnerships with local, state, and national agencies and organizations.
• Carry out the general mission of the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community to work with communities that welcome and support the meaningful participation of people of all abilities through research, education, and service.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in early intervention/early childhood special education.
• Extensive knowledge and experience working in the field of early intervention and services for young children with disabilities and their families.
• Documented experience in designing and carrying out program and professional development efforts for fostering evidence-based practices.
• Documented successful experience completing and obtaining state and/or federally funded proposals.
• Demonstrated professional writing skills and a record of past publications and written products.
• Experience working collaboratively with multiple disciplines and representatives of community/state agencies and institutions in creating collaborative research and program development/outreach efforts.

This position will remain open until filled. Interested candidates can find further detailed requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/3189.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.