Position Opening #129
Position:
Director, Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Blindness and Low Vision
Position Description:
Provides leadership and management for the effective operation of the RRTC, including identifying and securing external funding, and conducting and disseminating (e.g., publishing, reporting, presenting) research and training activities to rehabilitation and education constituents. Reports directly to the Dean of the College of Education and has indirect reporting responsibilities to the Vice-President for Research. Tenure track, 12 month appointment.
Required Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate in Counseling, Rehabilitation, Psychology, Sociology, or related field from an accredited University
- Significant experience in securing external funding and in grants management
- Demonstrated record of research scholarship
- Strong foundation in research methodologies
- Ability to work effectively with internal and external constituencies
- Experience in administration
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of current issues in the education and/or rehabilitation of persons with vision loss
- Knowledge of current issues related to workforce participation of persons with disabilities
- Knowledge of current issues related to providing services to seniors with sensory loss
Salary and Rank:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Instructions for applying:
Applicants may apply by submitting a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a statement (up to 500 words) concerning your interpretation of the role of the RRTC in the university and the nation. Applications should be directed to Dr. Brenda Cavenaugh, Interim Director, RRTC on Blindness and Low Vision, P. O. Box 6189, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
MSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
To apply online, please click here move to the Human Resources employment site.