Jobs: Coordinator of Research and Evaluation (Research Associate IV)

Posted 08/21/2006. Status: open.

Summary of Position

The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University -- Pennsylvania's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service -- is recruiting a Coordinator of Research and Evaluation. The Institute on Disabilities is funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities under the Developmental Disabilities Act and its amendments.  The purpose of a Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities is to provide university and community training, innovative services and supports, technical assistance, research, and dissemination to support people with disabilities in their pursuit of independence, productivity, community inclusion, and overall quality of life. 

Duties and Responsibilities

The Coordinator of Research and Evaluation will be responsible for developing and implementing a variety of research and evaluation activities for the Institute on Disabilities and its programs.  Responsibilities include (1) establishing an annual research agenda and encouraging research initiatives of all faculty, staff, and students;   (2) developing an annual evaluation of the Institute’s accomplishments and outcomes; (3) participation in the conduct of actual research and evaluation of programs of the Institute on Disabilities; (4) securing funding through grants and contracts to sustain and expand the research and evaluation activities of the Institute on Disabilities; (5) ensuring that all research (both quantitative and qualitative) conducted by faculty, staff and students is constituency-oriented; (6) ensuring that all projects have an IRB-approved and effective evaluation plan measuring consumer satisfaction and outcomes; and (7) (co-) teaching a course in Constituency-Oriented Research and Dissemination.  Finally, the Coordinator of Research and Evaluation, who will report directly to the Executive Director, will supervise faculty, staff and students within the core area of research and evaluation and will be a member of the Institute on Disabilities’ management committee.

Qualifications

(1) Master’s Degree, Doctorate preferred, in a human service or behavioral science field and at least five years of experience with an emphasis on applied research and evaluation; doctorate preferred; (2) knowledge of the field of disabilities, especially federal, state and local policies and services concerning people with disabilities; (3) demonstrated research (both qualitative and quantitative), publishing, and grant development experience in disabilities or related field; and (4) ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and with other agencies.  Statewide travel is required.  Experience teaching Disability Studies is preferred.

How to Apply

We offer an excellent salary and benefits program including full tuition remission up to 8 credits/semester in Temple University’s undergraduate colleges for either undergraduate or graduate courses. 

To apply for this position, and view other Temple opportunities, please visit Jobs@temple and reference TU-09075. AA, EOE, m/f/d/v