Post-Doc Research Associate - Disabilities

Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities (BCDD)
Specialization: Faith, Disability, and Flourishing
two-year assignment

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We are launching a new interdisciplinary initiative at Baylor University focused on disability and faith. Our goal is to carry out research, training, resource development, and leadership that promotes the flourishing of people with disabilities, as well as their families and faith communities. We will be launching new lines of research focused on the religious and spiritual lives of people with disabilities, the postures and practices of local congregations, the impact of inclusive ministry models, and creative partnerships between faith-based organizations and disability service systems. Additional areas of inquiry will be identified by our team members, advisory board, community partners, and needs assessments. This Associate will work directly with Dr. Erik Carter and other faculty affiliated with the initiative. We are seeking two postdoctoral research associates with expertise and interest in partnering on the design, delivery, and dissemination of these and related studies. This two-year, full-time fellowships will provide rich opportunities to deepen one’s research program, develop new topical and methodological expertise, forge new collaborations, and advance inclusive and accessible ministry. Although the start dates are flexible, fellowships must begin no later than Fall 2024.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Ph.D. in fields related to disability (e.g., special education, disability studies, rehabilitation), health sciences, sociology, religion/ministry, or related fields [Applicants who are ABD are invited to apply if their degree is conferred by the start of the fellowship]
Prior experience related religion, disability, and/or their intersections
Prior experience working on and leading research projects

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Expertise in at least one research methodology
Willingness to learn additional approaches to data collection and analyses (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed method)
Ability to engage relevant contemporary literature in religion and disability
Strong communication skills
Knowledge of key issues faced by people with disabilities and their families
Desire to see faith communities increase their accessibility and hospitalit
Ph.D. with experience related to religion, disability, and/ or their intersections is required. This position also requires a Christian faith. This is a two year assignment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contributing to the design and implementation of core initiative studies
Designing supplemental studies aligned with one’s individual interests, including measures, recruitment procedures, methods, and data analyses
Recruiting, supporting, and retaining study participants
Working with community and ministry partners to inform this work
Conducting systematic and other literature reviews
Developing applications for federal and foundation funding
Disseminating findings for both scholarly and lay audience
Making presentations at state and national conferences
Contributing to or leading data analyses
Collaborating with other team members on all aspects of this research

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Cover letter detailing your research interests, personal connections, and prior experiences related to this position and our faith & disability initiative
Resume or CV
Contact information for three people who can speak to your interests and potential contributions to this work
Up to two writing samples (e.g., book chapter, dissertation chapter, journal article, work under review, work in progress)

For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Erik Carter at Erik_Carter@baylor.edu

Application is through Baylor: https://ejof.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/BaylorCareers/job/15199/?utm_medium=jobshare

ABOUT THE BAYLOR CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (BCDD):

The Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities invests in research, training, outreach, and clinical services that promotes the flourishing of people with disabilities, their families, and communities. The Center hosts a growing number of programs, clinics, projects, and events focused on supporting individuals with intellectual disability, autism, and an array of other developmental disabilities. Likewise, we are committed to helping schools and communities welcome and support the full participation of people with disabilities and their families.

About Baylor School of Education:

For more than 100 years, the School of Education has advanced Baylor University’s mission across the globe while preparing students for a range of careers focused on education, leadership, and human development. With more than 60 full-time faculty members, the school’s growing research and outreach portfolio complements its long-standing commitment to excellence in teaching and mentorship. Baylor School of Education’s undergraduate teacher education programs have earned national distinction for innovative partnerships with local schools that provide future educators with deep clinical preparation. Likewise, the school’s graduate programs have attained national recognition for their exemplary preparation of research scholars, educational leaders, innovators, and clinicians. Graduate enrollments continue to rise, with more than 700 students pursuing advanced study and professional preparation through 17 different graduate program options including MA, MSEd, Ed.S., Ed.D., and Ph.D. levels.

Through exciting new academic initiatives both at home and abroad, and several new searches underway for faculty colleagues, the School is in a period of significant expansion and deepened impact through the production of meaningful, high-quality research and the preparation of outstanding leaders, teachers, and clinicians.

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About Baylor University:

Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas and currently serves approximately 21,000 students. Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation and designated an R1 institution within the Carnegie Foundation’s classification system. Baylor University is also recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education within its honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For." Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while affording faculty and staff the opportunity to live in one of the fastest-growing areas of the state. Our strategic plan, Illuminate Forward, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. 

Baylor welcomes students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries to study a broad range of degrees among its 12 nationally recognized academic divisions. Baylor’s curriculum includes 126 baccalaureate programs, 79 master’s programs, 47 doctoral programs (including the JD), the Education Specialist program, and the Master of Laws program.

The links below may offer more insights about Baylor University:

Research at Baylor
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University Leadership: Office of the President
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Human Resources* and information on Employee Benefits

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Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, pregnancy status, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women, people of color, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.