Job Description:

Department Number/Name: 0-5830-002 / Child and Family Studies, Florida Center for Inclusive Communities

College Division: Academic Affairs-College of Behavioral and Community Sciences

Salary Plan: Faculty

Job Code/Title: 9001 / Professor/Associate Professor

Position Description

The Department of Child and Family Studies in the University of South Florida, College of Behavioral and Community Sciences 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, and community services, conducting research, influencing policy and practices, and disseminating information. Florida Center for Inclusive Communities includes a portfolio of 25 externally-funded research and technical assistance programs guided by nationally prominent faculty with expertise in positive behavior support, inclusion, autism, and implementation science.

This is a tenured or tenure-earning Associate/Full Professor faculty position. Consideration to hire with tenure upon employment will be given to those who meet the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences tenure and promotion guidelines.

This 12-month tenure-earning/tenured 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). 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 This position will provide the day to day management of the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities and will be involved in developing programs, securing external funds for research and training grants, supervising faculty and project staff, conducting research, teaching at the graduate level, scholarly peer-reviewed publications and presentations, and providing leadership to faculty and staff who are involved in projects affiliated with the FCIC. 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.

The College of Behavioral and Community Sciences Points of Pride:

• We are proud to be home to a diverse student body comprised of 24.8% Hispanic, 11.9% Black, and 51% white individuals from 30 countries. In addition, the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences is a leader in the university for the percentage of Pell Grant recipients who graduate in four years.
• Our faculty have exceptional research agendas and bring in research and grant contracts totaling over $30 million each year. This research is often characterized by interdisciplinary approaches and active engagement with community partners.
• The college is deeply involved in the community with students completing more than 300,000 service hours valued at an estimated $7.7 million per year. Our hundreds of community partners include law enforcement agencies, mental health and behavioral healthcare organizations, social service agencies, healthcare organizations, federal and state agencies, and public-school systems.
• We have a strong commitment to mental health and wellness. The free, online Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace course developed by college faculty and staff has attracted nearly 5,000 people.
• Eight CBCS faculty members were named American Association for the Advancement of Science fellows for their outstanding contributions to research since 2018.
• Three CBCS graduate programs are among the nation's top 50, and two additional programs are in the top 100, according to rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
• USF is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, which is comprised of 71 leading public and private research universities in the United States and Canada. As an AAU member institution, USF continues to grow its research profile, as members earn the majority of competitively awarded federal funding for research.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in psychology, special education, child development, or related field.
• Must meet University criteria for appointment to rank of Associate or Full Professor

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in program development and leadership of research, technical assistance, or training projects in the area of developmental disabilities
• Evidence of a successful capacity to secure external funding
• Experience developing and maintaining strategic partnerships
• Experience serving as a principal investigator for large/major state or national grants
• Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research
• An understanding of the UCEDD network and its role, purpose, and mission
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including university-level teaching
• Experience providing supervision to students and staff
• Ability to work within a complex and ever-changing environment

To be considered for the position, candidates should have minimum of 3-5 years of experience related to program and grant management, as well as have a proven record of scholarship, leadership, and teaching. The Co-Director should have a substantial record of research, publications, presentations, and grant writing. It will be expected that the Co-Director continue to engage in these activities upon appointment. Additionally, candidates should share the FCIC's mission and vision. We welcome applicants from the AUCD Leadership Academy.

Criteria for the evaluation of candidates

To ensure the fair and equitable evaluation of all candidates, the following criteria will be used in reviewing the applicants' qualifications. Ranges for rating the criteria are weighted in terms of importance to the position.

Applicants are required to submit the following in support of their application:

1. Cover Letter
2. CV
3. Two Letters of Recommendation

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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 37927

Posting Date: 9/20/2024

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

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