Assistant Research Professor

Posting Details

Department: Center for Research, Evaluation, Assessment, and Measurement/0-1776-000

Salary Plan: Faculty

Hiring Salary: $73,000

Assistant Research Professor

The School Mental Health Collaborative (SMHC) Research, Training, and Technical Assistance Center at the University of South Florida (USF) is offering a Research Assistant Professor position. This unique position will involve an even split between (1) coordinating a forthcoming multi-year grant from the Institute for Education Sciences (IES) focusing on the development of an early childhood screening tool in multiple languages, and (2) pursuing extramural funding and technical assistance contracts.

SMHC (www.smhcollaborative.org) is a multi-university consortium that conducts research that informs policy and practice related to the promotion of the social-emotional and behavioral success of all youth. The Research Assistant Professor would join a rapidly growing team led by USF faculty (Drs. Nate von der Embse, Shannon Suldo, and Evan Dart), including ten full-time employees and numerous graduate students.

USF is a high-impact, global research university located in the beautiful Tampa Bay area and is one of only 40 public universities nationwide with very high research activity that is designated as Community Engaged by the Carnegie Foundation. The USF School Psychology Program is among the top in the nation, has active research projects of nearly $40 million, and offers Ed.S. and Ph.D. programs that are accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

KEY FUNCTIONS AND EXPECTED PERFORMANCES

• First, the Research Assistant Professor will assume a leadership position on a four-year IES-funded grant focusing on the development of an early childhood screening assessment. Project activities include the development of items in English and Spanish, working with an expert panel to evaluate items and the creation of an electronic scoring and reporting system. The Research Assistant Professor will manage school district partnerships, provide project oversight, schedule and coordinate assessment training, and facilitate data access.

• Second, the Research Assistant Professor will engage in grant writing, contract procurement, and research dissemination activities in collaboration with other members of the SMHC Center, on current and new projects funded by a variety of federal, state, and private sources.

• Third, the Research Assistant Professor will engage in consultation and technical assistance to facilitate the implementation of preventative Tier I and Tier II school mental health services through SMHC.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• An earned doctoral degree in school psychology, special education, early childhood education, educational psychology, developmental psychology, measurement, or related field by August 2024

• Experience with supervision and coaching in a school and/or early childhood setting

• Training and practice orientation in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and/or the Pyramid Model

• Experience with the development and evaluation of assessment tools

• Ability to work independently and initiate tasks

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applications should include a cover letter describing interest in the position and career goals, curriculum vitae, and three names of references to be contacted. Review of applications will commence immediately, and interested candidates should email questions and materials to Dr.

Nate von der Embse (natev@usf.edu). The first round of virtual interviews will begin June 15th. Once the virtual interviews have been completed, applicants will be directed to submit their final materials to the USF HR website.

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Information for Applicants

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

Job Opening Number: 37080

Posting Date: 05/28/2024

Posting End Date: 08/22/2024

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