Assistant Research Professor

Under the supervision of the Director of KUCDD, the Assistant Research Professor will advance the research and training missions of KUCDD, with a particular focus on implementing and scaling up effective professional development related to self-determination interventions.  This position will work across projects to implement professional development, training, and coaching as part of existing and future grant funded projects as well as contracts with state departments and school districts. The position will conduct research on the most effective professional development, training, and coaching and support materials development related to implementing best practices and advancing self-determination research. The position will also author or co-author scientific papers or other dissemination products for presentation and publication and supervise other staff and students implementing training and coaching. A wide range of research projects and contracts will be supported by the position, including:

• Large-scale training and coaching for self-determination interventions to support youth and young adults to engage in goal setting, action planning, and self-evaluation activities
• Community-based research with young adults and adults with intellectual and development 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 position may also teach courses or engage in ongoing technical assistance for in-service education for disability professionals, including teachers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and interest in disability, self-determination, transition and/or community-based participatory research.

Application deadline is January 15th, 2023. To be considered, please apply by this date.