Requisition Tracking Number 0421051
Job Title Graduate Research Assistant
Working Title GRA
Department Name Institute for Life Span Studie
Unit/Program/Discipline Juniper Gardens
Work Location Juniper Gardens Children's Project. KC, KS
Number of Openings 1
Application Review Date 01-14-2012
Estimated Start Date 01-30-2012
Advertised Pay $656-$680 biweekly, 50% FTE
Job Category (Empl Class) Student Salaried
Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time
Regular/Temporary Temporary
Position Overview
PART TIME (50%) position for one graduate research assistant in special education, early childhood education, child language, speech and language pathology, psychology, social work, or related field. We are seeking a Graduate Research Assistant for a longitudinal project focusing on collaboration with early childhood professionals, teachers, and parents on interventions to increase the use of teaching strategies that promote the communication and language development of infants and toddlers with disabilities. Reliable transportation and the ability to be flexible in scheduling around family and staff schedules are required. Candidate must successfully pass a background check. Continuation is dependent on yearly funding and satisfactory annual evaluation. Position is located in KC, KS.
Required Qualifications
1. Current enrollment in 6+ hours in KU graduate programs in special education, early childhood education, child language, speech and language pathology, psychology, applied behavioral sciences, social work, or related field
2. Experience working with children in early childhood or community settings,
3. Research project must complement student's studies
Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience working with children with disabilities
2. Background in language and/or literacy
Contact Information for Applicants Diana Skill, 913 735 2612, dskill@ku.edu
Documents which can be included when applying Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Other Document
Instructions for Applying
Applicants must complete an online application, provide a cover letter, a resume and contact information for three professional references. If you have questions about the position, please contact Dr. Kathy Bigelow or Dr. Dale Walker at 913 321 3143 or email, kbigelow@ku.edu or walkerd@ku.edu. |
