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Post Doctoral Scholar/Assistant Research Professor
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| Position Title | Post Doctoral Scholar/Assistant Research Professor |
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| About this Opportunity | The Department of Special Education welcomes applicants for a Post-Doctoral Scholar/Assistant Research Professor. This position is funded by the 23-24 US Department of Education COMPASS Across Settings (CAST) for Integrating School, Home and Community Services and Improving Transition Outcomes for Students with ASD Grant. COMPASS is a school-based consultation intervention that has been tested in several RCTs. For this study, COMPASS will be adapted as a wrap-around intervention to support autistic students, their caregivers, and pre-employment specialists with the same coaching support provided to teachers across home, school and the community. Funding for this grant is through 2027. |
| Our Statement on Inclusiveness | At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define ‘inclusiveness’ as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’ As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellence and freedom of expression. |
| Benefits and Community | Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible positions. Click here to explore options.
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| Live Near Your Work - If you are considering living near the Ball State area, please visit the following link to learn more about relocation and living in east central Indiana: | https://www.bsu.edu/about/live-near-your-work |
| FLSA | Learned Professional Exemption |
| Hrs/Week | 40 |
| Length of Assignment | Full-Time At-Will |
| Position Function | COMPASS is a school-based consultation intervention that has been tested in several RCTs. For this study, COMPASS will be adapted as a wrap-around intervention to support autistic students, their caregivers, and pre-employment specialists with the same coaching support provided to teachers across home, school and the community. The first year will involve focus group methodology for the adaptation of COMPASS into CAST with support learning to conduct focus groups, analyze qualitative data, and summarize results for intervention adaptation. The second year will be spent conducting pilot work and later a randomized trial. The qualified candidate will partner with the PI and research team the adaption of COMPASS for CAST and evaluate it for outcomes. Skills such as developing and testing fidelity measures, implementing CAST and including testing its effectiveness and monitoring coaching and implementation fidelity and student goal attainment outcomes. This position is grant funded and the individual hired will have an AT WILL assignment. |
| Minimum Education | PhD in Psychology, Special Education, or related field field. |
| Minimum Experience | Prior research experience. |
| Minimum Other | Knowledge about and experience with autism and educational or related settings. |
| Authorization to work in the US | Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. |
| Preferred Education | PhD in Special Education, Educational, School Psychology, Counseling or Clinical Psychology or related area. |
| Preferred Experience | Demonstrates experience, but not necessarily expertise, in the areas of qualitative or quantitative research (e.g., SPSS) is required. |
| Preferred Other | Familiarity with data collection and SPSS statistical software platform is desired. |
| Pre-Employment Screening | Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification. |
| Position Title(s) Supervised | None |
| Required Certifications | |
| EEO Statement | Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. |
| About Ball State University | Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. |
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| Department | Special Education:800090 |
| Department Information | |
| Department Email or Phone Number | 765-285-5702 |
Duties & Responsibilities
| Ranking | 1 |
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| Job Duty | Partner with the PI and research team the adaptation of COMPASS for CAST and evaluate it for outcomes. Develop, test fidelity measures, implement CAST and its effectiveness, and monitor coaching and implementation fidelity and student goal attainment outcomes. |
| Ranking | 2 |
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| Job Duty | Collaborate with the PI and coinvestigators on other potential mutual projects of shared interests. |
| Ranking | 3 |
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| Job Duty | Oversee the development of the Institutional Review Board (IRB); assist in the reporting of the grant results to the funding agencies, and the dissemination of the study fundings to a large audience. |
| Ranking | 4 |
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| Job Duty | Publish peer-reviewed papers and deliver presentations at peer-reviewed conferences. |
| Ranking | 5 |
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| Job Duty | Perform other related duties as assigned. |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | 202301378P |
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| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Desired Start Date | 09/01/2024 |
| Position End Date (if temporary) | |
| Open Date | 08/17/2023 |
| Applications Accepted Through Date | 08/31/2023 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Information regarding transcripts | The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted. |
| Special Instructions Summary | |
| Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter | In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’s enduring values , including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’ |
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