Open Rank Professor/Scientist in Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

The University of Kansas, Life Span Institute, and the Departments of Clinical Child Psychology (CCP) and/or Psychology are seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure track, academic year (9-month) open-rank Professor/Scientist position to begin in Fall 2025. We are seeking new facultymembers with expertise in conducting clinical translational studies of intellectual anddevelopmental disabilities (IDDs; e.g., autism, Down Syndrome, Fragile X). It is expectedthat competitive applicants will have a track record of peer-review publications and competitiveextramural funding proposals. The position is being supported by a recently awarded $3MResearch Rising initiative from the KU Office of Research that is focused on advancing IDDresearch at our institution. The goal of this investment is to expand KU's internationalprominence in IDD research through new infrastructure investments and faculty hires,expanding the already strong portfolio of basic, clinical, and applied IDD research within the LifeSpan Institute, Department of Clinical Child Psychology, KU, and the KU Medical Center

(KUMC). Faculty will have the opportunity to be heavily involved in our Intellectual andDevelopmental Disabilities Research Center (IDDRC), Leadership Education inNeurodevelopmental Disabilities Program (LEND), National Project of Significance, andUniversity Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) and further our reach inthe Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) network. More information on our

Research Rising project can be found at the following link:

https://mediahub.ku.edu/media/t/1_72ejpwck.

Please see the following link for a broader

description of the Research Rising program at KU: https://research.ku.edu/research-rising.

The Professor/Scientist will be expected to lead and grow a program of research at KU andKUMC and collaborate with a range of scholars across disciplines and research foci within ourIDD research centers. This faculty hire will be able to leverage the many IDD researchresources at KU and KUMC, including our clinical and research diagnostic services, existingcommunity engagement and participatory research support, state-of-the-art quantitative EEG/ERP, MRI, and CT systems, our preclinical models and genomics cores, and our extensiveand diverse research registries focused on individuals with IDDs across the lifespan.KU is a Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive university with a $1.4 billion endowment and afaculty of 2,600. Current enrollment is 28,500 (19,000 undergraduate), with students drawn from110 nations and all 50 states; 20.6% of KU students are members of marginalized groups. The1,000-acre main campus is in Lawrence, Kansas, and at the center of a vibrant and culturally rich community - a quintessential college town. Visitors, students, and new employees from outside the area enjoy discovering the many wonders of Lawrence, including a thrivingdowntown, various local and regional events, area lakes, vibrant arts and music scenes, and anindelible history. Home to nearly 95,000 people, Lawrence is located 45 minutes west ofKansas City and 30 minutes east of Topeka, the state capital. Along with the music, arts, culture, and sports experiences offered at KU and in Lawrence, the short drive to Kansas City providesquick access to historic jazz clubs, museums, world-class music and theatre venues, andprofessional sports teams.

This position and associated hires in IDD research are aligned with the University of Kansas'strategic plan: https://jayhawksrising.ku.edu/ The Jayhawks Rising Strategic Plan wasdeveloped around three Institutional Priorities: creating a clear and ambitious direction to fulfillour mission to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that changethe world.

KU's excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds ofour faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, weinvest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage inrespectful dialogue and debate and support each other's success. We foster a culture of carewhere each person is seen, heard, and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the time of appointment.

Allocation of Effort

Teaching/advising, research, and service expectations Asst/Assoc/Full Professor (50%): The appointment in the Department of CCP or PSYC will be

50% FTE. Evaluation is based on a weighting of 20% teaching/advising, 20% research, and10% service to the Department, University, and/or field.

Teaching/Advising (20%). The current classroom teaching assignment for full-timefaculty members is two courses per semester. With a .50 FTE appointment, the teachingload for this position will be one course/semester.

Research (20%). All faculty members are expected to engage in a program of researchand to share their scholarship with colleagues and/or the public at large throughpublication or other creative activities.

Service (10%). All faculty members are expected to fulfill their share of service dutiesneeded to facilitate the efficient operation of the Department. Faculty may provideservice at the College and University levels and in regional, national, and internationalactivities of the discipline. Activities that foster effective relationships with alumni andother professionals and associations as well as community groups also constituteservice.

Asst/Assoc/Sr Scientist (50%): Faculty serving within the Life Span Institute (LSI) are

expected to engage in the following activities:

Research (48%). Assistant, Associate and Senior Scientists of LSI are expected to establish, develop, and sustain an independent and nationally/internationally visible program of research. This includes responsibility for the management and conduct of research as well as the dissemination of the products of that research in appropriate venues (e.g., peer-reviewed journals) as well as at meetings or conferences at appropriate levels (e.g., international, national). Scientists are also expected to be consistently and regularly engaged in the pursuit of external funding to sustain their research program. This includes the assumption of leadership roles in the preparation and submission of proposals to funding sources outside of the institution and may involve the initiation of, or participation in, collaborative proposals.

Service (3%): Scientists in LSI are expected to participate in service activities at theinternational, national, regional, and state levels appropriate to their professional discipline. These may include participation in peer review for journal editorial boards,federal granting agencies (NIH, NSF, USDE, etc.), and foundation funding agencies(e.g., Autism Speaks), serving as an officer in professional societies and associations,and other activities such as invited presentations to governmental, professional, andcommunity organizations. Investigators also are expected to provide limited service tothe LSI as necessary and appropriate (e.g., promotion committee, representing the LSIwithin the institution).

Summer Salary

Summer salary acquired through grants or through summer teaching would be in addition toyour academic year salary. Summer salary is based on your academic salary rate and variesfrom year to year.

Faculty Code

Faculty members are expected to carry out their responsibilities in accordance with the FacultyCode of Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct, currently viewable at:

http://policy.ku.edu/FacultyCodeKULawrence/faculty-code-of-rights

Required Qualifications:

For faculty coming in as Assistant Professor/Assistant Scientist:

Doctoral degree in clinical psychology, developmental psychology, speech and language,neuroscience, cognitive psychology, or a relevant field from an accredited institution Developing a record of scholarship as demonstrated by one or more peer-reviewed publicationsdocumenting results from studies of IDDs. Established record of submitted or funded external training or research award(s) related to IDDs Established record of teaching, advising, and/or mentoring of undergraduate, graduate, and/or postdoctoral trainees For faculty coming in as Associate Professor/Associate Scientist:

Doctoral degree in clinical psychology, developmental psychology, speech and language,neuroscience, cognitive psychology, or a relevant field from an accredited institution Record of productive scholarship as demonstrated by multiple peer-reviewed publicationsdocumenting results from studies of IDDs. Evidence of recognition in his/her field of expertise as demonstrated by a history of peer-reviewedabstracts or presentations at scientific meetings Established record of funded external research or early career training award(s) related toIDDs Established record of teaching, advising, and/or mentoring of undergraduate, graduateand/or postdoctoral trainees For faculty coming in as Full Professor/Senior Scientist:

Doctoral degree in clinical psychology, developmental psychology, speech and language,neuroscience, cognitive psychology, or a relevant field from an accredited institution Established record of productive scholarship as demonstrated by multiple peer-reviewpublications documenting results from studies of IDDs. Established record of funded external award(s) related to IDDsEvidence of national/international recognition in IDD fields as demonstrated by leadership

positions in scientific workgroups or research societies and/or invited talks at separateinstitutions or scientific meetings Established record of teaching, advising, and/or mentoring of undergraduate, graduateand/or postdoctoral trainee Salary and Appointment:

Competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications andexperience, and excellent benefits. This is a nine-month, tenure-track position that will begin August 18, 2025. The University of Kansas is especially interested in hiring faculty memberswho can contribute to the Jayhawks Rising Strategic Plan. See https://jayhawksrising.ku.edu/.Screening of applications will begin Nov 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. A complete application includes an online application, with the following attached;

• A cover letter that identifies professional interests and background experiences/expertise relevant to this position
• Curriculum vita
• Research Statement
• Teaching Philosophy Statement
• A list of three professional/academic references with contact information

Only complete applications will be considered. Other documentation may be requested fromcandidate finalists. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Thepreferred position starting date is Fall, 2025.

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, maritalstatus, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in theuniversity's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. Thefollowing person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscriminationpolicies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses:

Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.

For Additional Information, Please Contact: Committee Chair, Matt Mosconi (mosconi@ku.edu)