Child-Maltreatment-Research-L (CMRL) List Serve

Message ID: 9824

Date: 2015-06-15

Author:Lipscomb, Shannon

Subject:Recruiting Researcher in Trauma and Early Childhood

Greetings colleagues! I hope you can help me circulate a research position funded by a 4-year IES grant focused on early learning for children who have experienced trauma. Inquiries can be sent to me: shannon.lipscomb@osucascades.edu Posting Number: 0015076 Quicklink for Posting (full-time): jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=67214 (see below this email for the full description) I also have a part-time position available, which can be viewed here: Posting Number: 0015081 Quicklink for Posting (part-time): jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=67221 Thanks! Shannon Shannon T. Lipscomb Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Science College of Public Health and Human Science Oregon State University-Cascades 2600 NW College Way, Bend, OR 97701 541-322-3137 Shannon.lipscomb@osucascades.edu ----------- Position Title: Faculty Researcher (FRA) Job Location: Bend, Oregon Position Summary: Oregon State University (OSU) - Cascades, in Bend, Oregon invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12 month, fixed term, Faculty Researcher (FRA) position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Dean and there's a possibility of annual renewals through 6/30/19 (the project end date is in August of 2019). The person in this position will work under the guidance of Dr. Shannon Lipscomb who is conducting research on school readiness in young children and professional development of early childhood teachers. Specifically, this is a project supported by the US Department of Education Institute for Education Sciences (IES) to develop and conduct a pilot test of an innovative online learning and coaching program to help early childhood teachers enhance the academic, social and behavioral outcomes of children who have experienced early childhood trauma (e.g. abuse, neglect, domestic violence, parent mental illness, parent substance use). Research will be conducted throughout the entire four year project, with a focus on usability and feasibility testing in years 1-3, with a randomized pilot test in year 4. About OSU-Cascades: Located in Bend, Ore., Oregon State University's branch campus features outstanding faculty in degree programs that reflect Central Oregon's vibrant economy and abundant natural resources. Eighteen undergraduate majors and four graduate programs include Energy Systems Engineering, Exercise and Sport Science, Hospitality Management, and Tourism and Outdoor Leadership. The branch campus plans to expand to a four-year university beginning fall 2015. The anticipated start date is 9/14/15. Position Duties: 40% Development and implementation of professional development program for early childhood teachers: Conduct literature reviews and consult with the project team and other experts, receiving training and mentoring from project team experts, develop professional development program in close consultation with Dr. Lipscomb and the project team, and assist in implementation of the program. 40% Research and Evaluation: Collaborate in the research design including development of instruments, assist with IRB documents, conduct cleaning and coding of data, analyze and draw own conclusions from the data. May also involve collection of research data which may include development and administering assessment/survey tool to human subjects. Responsible for analyzing and drawing own conclusions from the collected research data. Contribute to publications, reports, and presentations for various audiences including practitioners, policy makers, academics, funders, and the general community. 10% Supervision: Responsible for supervising and evaluating assigned staff as directed including planning, assigning, and reviewing work. 5% Travel: Local and state travel to meet with stakeholders and collect data from research participants; travel to local, state, and national meetings and conference to present study findings. 5% Professional development, including required trainings for team members in trauma-informed care and cultural competency, as well as presentations and attendance at local, state, and national meetings. Minimum/Required Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited institution in Child Development, Human Development and Family Sciences, Education, Educational Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other closely related field. -Excellent written and verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills. -Strong decision making abilities, self-directed, motivated, and successful at meeting deadlines. -Ability to work independently and as a part of a team. -Ability to partner and collaborate with parents, teachers, schools, and community partners. -Experience working in or in collaboration with early learning (e.g. child care, preschool, Head Start) settings. -Skills relevant to the research process (research design, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, writing research papers, presentations, and grants, IRB documents). -Computer related skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email, and Internet navigation. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU STANDARD 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Criminal History Check Requirement. This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU STANDARD 125-155-0200) as per OSU STANDARD 576-056-0000 et seq. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Motor Vehicle Check Requirement. Preferred (Special) Qualifications: -PhD or EdD from an accredited institution with coursework in Human Development and Family Sciences, Education, Educational Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other closely related field. -Experience teaching, training, counseling, coaching, and/or mentoring in community-based settings. -Experience working with adult learners from diverse backgrounds. -Statistical and data management experience. -Experience working with children in early childhood settings. -Experience with children and families at-risk for experiencing trauma (child welfare involvement, homelessness, parent mental illness or substance abuse, etc.). -The ability to supervise and coordinate undergraduate and graduate students working on the study. -Ability to generate research questions. -Experience with statistical software. -A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. Scholarly Outcomes for Position (academic faculty only): 40% Research and Evaluation: Collaborate in the research design including development of instruments, assist with IRB documents, conduct cleaning and coding of data, analyze and draw own conclusions from the data. May also involve collection of research data which may include development and administering assessment/survey tool to human subjects. Responsible for analyzing and drawing own conclusions from the collected research data. Contribute to publications, reports, and presentations for various audiences including practitioners, policy makers, academics, funders, and the general community. Posting Date: 06-11-2015 For Full Consideration Date: 06-30-2015 Closing Date: 07-31-2015 Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Special Instructions to Applicants: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 06/30/2015. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) Resume/Vita 2) Cover Letter/Letter of application/Letter of Intent. Describe how prior experience and qualifications have prepared you for this position. 3) Names, phone numbers and email addresses of at least three professional references (If references are not included in your resume attach them as Other Document2) For information regarding this position, please contact: Shannon Lipscomb at shannon.lipscomb@osucascades.edu or 541-322-3137. Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU STANDARD 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Criminal History Check Requirement. This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU STANDARD 125-155-0200) as per OSU STANDARD 576-056-0000 et seq. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Motor Vehicle Check Requirement. OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. Posting Number: 0015076 Quicklink for Posting: jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=67214

Greetings colleagues! I hope you can help me circulate a research position funded by a 4-year IES grant focused on early learning for children who have experienced trauma. Inquiries can be sent to me: shannon.lipscombosucascades.edu Posting Number: 0015076 Quicklink for Posting (full-time): jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=67214 (see below this email for the full description) I also have a part-time position available, which can be viewed here: Posting Number: 0015081 Quicklink for Posting (part-time): jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=67221 Thanks! Shannon Shannon T. Lipscomb Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Science College of Public Health and Human Science Oregon State University-Cascades 2600 NW College Way, Bend, OR 97701 541-322-3137 Shannon.lipscombosucascades.edu ----------- Position Title: Faculty Researcher (FRA) Job Location: Bend, Oregon Position Summary: Oregon State University (OSU) - Cascades, in Bend, Oregon invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12 month, fixed term, Faculty Researcher (FRA) position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Dean and there's a possibility of annual renewals through 6/30/19 (the project end date is in August of 2019). The person in this position will work under the guidance of Dr. Shannon Lipscomb who is conducting research on school readiness in young children and professional development of early childhood teachers. Specifically, this is a project supported by the US Department of Education Institute for Education Sciences (IES) to develop and conduct a pilot test of an innovative online learning and coaching program to help early childhood teachers enhance the academic, social and behavioral outcomes of children who have experienced early childhood trauma (e.g. abuse, neglect, domestic violence, parent mental illness, parent substance use). Research will be conducted throughout the entire four year project, with a focus on usability and feasibility testing in years 1-3, with a randomized pilot test in year 4. About OSU-Cascades: Located in Bend, Ore., Oregon State University's branch campus features outstanding faculty in degree programs that reflect Central Oregon's vibrant economy and abundant natural resources. Eighteen undergraduate majors and four graduate programs include Energy Systems Engineering, Exercise and Sport Science, Hospitality Management, and Tourism and Outdoor Leadership. The branch campus plans to expand to a four-year university beginning fall 2015. The anticipated start date is 9/14/15. Position Duties: 40% Development and implementation of professional development program for early childhood teachers: Conduct literature reviews and consult with the project team and other experts, receiving training and mentoring from project team experts, develop professional development program in close consultation with Dr. Lipscomb and the project team, and assist in implementation of the program. 40% Research and Evaluation: Collaborate in the research design including development of instruments, assist with IRB documents, conduct cleaning and coding of data, analyze and draw own conclusions from the data. May also involve collection of research data which may include development and administering assessment/survey tool to human subjects. Responsible for analyzing and drawing own conclusions from the collected research data. Contribute to publications, reports, and presentations for various audiences including practitioners, policy makers, academics, funders, and the general community. 10% Supervision: Responsible for supervising and evaluating assigned staff as directed including planning, assigning, and reviewing work. 5% Travel: Local and state travel to meet with stakeholders and collect data from research participants; travel to local, state, and national meetings and conference to present study findings. 5% Professional development, including required trainings for team members in trauma-informed care and cultural competency, as well as presentations and attendance at local, state, and national meetings. Minimum/Required Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited institution in Child Development, Human Development and Family Sciences, Education, Educational Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other closely related field. -Excellent written and verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills. -Strong decision making abilities, self-directed, motivated, and successful at meeting deadlines. -Ability to work independently and as a part of a team. -Ability to partner and collaborate with parents, teachers, schools, and community partners. -Experience working in or in collaboration with early learning (e.g. child care, preschool, Head Start) settings. -Skills relevant to the research process (research design, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, writing research papers, presentations, and grants, IRB documents). -Computer related skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email, and Internet navigation. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU STANDARD 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Criminal History Check Requirement. This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU STANDARD 125-155-0200) as per OSU STANDARD 576-056-0000 et seq. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Motor Vehicle Check Requirement. Preferred (Special) Qualifications: -PhD or EdD from an accredited institution with coursework in Human Development and Family Sciences, Education, Educational Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other closely related field. -Experience teaching, training, counseling, coaching, and/or mentoring in community-based settings. -Experience working with adult learners from diverse backgrounds. -Statistical and data management experience. -Experience working with children in early childhood settings. -Experience with children and families at-risk for experiencing trauma (child welfare involvement, homelessness, parent mental illness or substance abuse, etc.). -The ability to supervise and coordinate undergraduate and graduate students working on the study. -Ability to generate research questions. -Experience with statistical software. -A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. Scholarly Outcomes for Position (academic faculty only): 40% Research and Evaluation: Collaborate in the research design including development of instruments, assist with IRB documents, conduct cleaning and coding of data, analyze and draw own conclusions from the data. May also involve collection of research data which may include development and administering assessment/survey tool to human subjects. Responsible for analyzing and drawing own conclusions from the collected research data. Contribute to publications, reports, and presentations for various audiences including practitioners, policy makers, academics, funders, and the general community. Posting Date: 06-11-2015 For Full Consideration Date: 06-30-2015 Closing Date: 07-31-2015 Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Special Instructions to Applicants: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 06/30/2015. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) Resume/Vita 2) Cover Letter/Letter of application/Letter of Intent. Describe how prior experience and qualifications have prepared you for this position. 3) Names, phone numbers and email addresses of at least three professional references (If references are not included in your resume attach them as Other Document2) For information regarding this position, please contact: Shannon Lipscomb at shannon.lipscombosucascades.edu or 541-322-3137. Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU STANDARD 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Criminal History Check Requirement. This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU STANDARD 125-155-0200) as per OSU STANDARD 576-056-0000 et seq. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Motor Vehicle Check Requirement. OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. Posting Number: 0015076 Quicklink for Posting: jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=67214