Co-Director, Florida Center for Inclusive Communities, University of South Florida, Tampa
Posted: Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Associate Professor/Professor
The University of South Florida is searching for a Co-Director of the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities (FCIC), a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD).
The Co-Director will be expected to provide dynamic leadership that will facilitate the growth of extramurally funded research and training initiatives, mentor junior faculty, and guide the UCEDD in providing interdisciplinary pre-service preparation and continuing education, community services, conducting research, influencing policy and practices, and disseminating information.
This 12-month tenure-earning position is offered at the rank of associate to full professor. The qualified candidate will have a Doctorate in an appropriate discipline related to the support of individuals with developmental disabilities (e.g., psychology, education, special education, communication disorders, etc.). The candidate is expected to have professional expertise commensurate with the assumption of a leadership role for the direction of a large interdisciplinary research and training program including substantial experience with directing externally-funded projects, influencing policy and programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, and working in partnership with state agencies and advocacy organizations. The Co-Director will be expected to provide leadership that will facilitate the growth of extramurally funded research and training initiatives, mentor junior faculty, and guide the UCEDD in providing interdisciplinary pre-service preparation and continuing education, community services, conducting research, influencing policy and practices, and disseminating information. This position will provide the day to day management of the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities and will be involved in developing programs, creating materials for dissemination including scholarly peer-reviewed publications, developing grant applications, developing and presenting outreach training, supervising faculty and project staff, conducting research, teaching at the graduate level, and providing leadership to faculty and staff who are involved in projects affiliated with the UCEDD. The candidate will plan, collaborate and implement programs with higher education institutions, state agencies, and community-based service providers to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities, their families and service providers
Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate in psychology, special education, child development, or related field. Experience planning, collaborating, implementing, and evaluating programs in the area of developmental disabilities. Eligibility for appointment at associate or full professor.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in program development and leadership of research, technical assistance, or training projects. Knowledge of UCEDD issues and federal disability policies. Experience in faculty mentorship, staff supervision, and project management, including budgets. Experience in providing training and technical assistance, working collaboratively with families, consumers and outside agencies, writing grant proposals, writing for publication, and conducting research.
Start Date for the Position - October 1, 2010
About Florida Center for Inclusive Communities
This UCEDD was newly-funded in September, 2005 and is housed in the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences. The FCIC leverages core dollars to bring in over 6.5 million dollars to fund research, training, and technical assistance efforts and the support of 75 faculty and staff.
About the College
The College of Behavioral and Community Sciences prepares students, scholars, human service providers, policy makers, and other professionals to improve the quality of life, health, and safety of diverse populations and to promote positive change in individuals, groups, communities, organizations and systems. Through multidisciplinary teaching and research, service, and engagement with community partners, the College focuses on the rigorous development, dissemination/implementation, and analysis of innovative solutions to the complex challenges that affect the behavior and well-being of individuals, families, populations, and communities in which we live.
About the University
The University of South Florida system is one of the nation's top 63 public research universities and one of 39 community-engaged, four-year public universities as designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. USF was awarded $380.4 million in research contracts and grants in FY 2008/2009. The system offers 232 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, specialist and doctoral levels, including the doctor of medicine. It has a $1.8 billion annual budget, an annual economic impact of $3.2 billion, and serves more than 47,000 students on institutions/campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and Lakeland. USF is a member of the Big East Athletic Conference. USF is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
About the Application Process
Applicants must apply for this position through the USF on-line employment application system Careers@USF https://employment.usf.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp, enter basic demographic information and upload cover letters, CVs, and other requested information
on-line. The posting is open until filled but the review of applications will begin on
May 31, 2010. Applications must include a cover letter detailing the applicant's qualifications for the position; include a description of the applicant's research program and obtained or pending external funding; full contact information for at least three references; copies of three representative publications, and a current curriculum vita. For additional information, please contact [email protected]
If you have any difficulty submitting your application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]
