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Fabulous New Position in Autism

Hi all! I have pasted a new position below at the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. This position will work directly our Behavior and Education Division at the Thompson Center. The academic home is special education (however, our university allows you to switch academic homes pretty easily) and does not require any specific duties related to the academic home, only  the Thompson Center, unless the applicant chooses. I support  a multidimensional service at the Thompson Center that I am seeking  a well trained colleague to lead who wants to deliver strong evidenced-based interventions, participate in research that may be co- occurring but is still  interested in some direct contact with kiddos as well as can help direct staff as well.  The Thompson Center is very interdisciplinary and is growing exponentially. We are in cue for a new 15 million dollar building in the next 2 to 3 years (5 million of which was jus recommended by the governor). We have significant state support and most of the faculty at the center are nationally as well as internationally connected.

Please share with anyone you know might be interested and a good fit, or with anyone who would know of anyone.  Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Janine Stichter
Assistant/Associate Professor Professional Practice
Special Education Program

The University of Missouri - Columbia (MU) Department of Special Education and the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmenal Disorders  (http://thompsoncenter.missouri.edu) seeks an energetic, highly motivated Assistant/Associate Professor Professional Practice with specific expertise in Autism, Applied Behavior Analysis, and other evidenced based behavior and educational interventions. Candidates with interests and expertise related to the functional behavior analysis, and interdisciplinary behavioral assessments for young children and youth with autism spectrum disorders are specifically encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate in special education, psychology or a closely related field, direct evaluation, development and supervision of behavior and education plans for children or youth with autism spectrum disorders, and strong potential for future success in service and training.  In addition to delivering specific treatment and postive behavior plans to children and youth, the successful candidate will provide direct direct programmatic supervision within the Behavior Supports Clinic of the Thompson Center, participate in relevant research protocols, and supervise staff as appropriate.

MU College of Education
The University of Missouri (MU) College of Education is home to the MU Partnership for Educational Renewal, which provides an excellent infrastructure for public school connections including the participation of 23 schools districts (in urban, suburban and rural settings) and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This partnership, along with the college’s many research centers and professional organizations, provides faculty with outstanding collaborative research opportunities.

MU, a Doctoral/Research Extensive Institution, is the flagship institution of the University of Missouri four-campus system and is located in Columbia, a community of approximately 100,000. Within close reach to St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is rated as one of the best small cities in the US by Money magazine. MU’s enrollment is approximately 28,000 and the College of Education is one of 18 schools/colleges at MU. The college, ranked 28th nationally, is home to 1,200 undergraduate and 2,200 graduate students, and 90 tenure/tenure-track faculty members. Supporting cultural diversity is an important goal for the college and the university.
Website: http://education.missouri.edu

The Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
The Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders at the University of Missouri – Columbia is a comprehensive interdisciplinary center that provides a clinical service for approximately 3000 children and youth and their families each year. Drawing on expertise from across the MU campus, its mission is to integrate service, research and training in order to advance the care of individuals affected by autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Website: http://thompsoncenter.missouri.edu

MU complies with the guidelines set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  If you have special needs as addressed by this legislation and require assistance with this or any portion of the application process, notify us at the address below as soon as possible.  Efforts will be made to accommodate your special needs.

MU is located in Columbia, MO, a city of 95,000 that is frequently listed as one of the best places to live by national publications (http://houseandhome.msn.com/Move/BestPlacestoLive2003.aspx).

Salary - Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Appointment:  Twelve-month appointment, available immediately.

Application:  Submit letter of application; vita; three letters of reference; and evidence of pertinent writing (2-3 examples), clinical and teaching effectiveness (e.g., previous work evaluations, student ratings, chair reviews) to:

Dr. Janine Stichter
Chair Search Committee
303 Townsend Hall
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO  65211

Review of application will begin March 1, 2008 and continue until position is filled.

The University of Missouri-Columbia is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.  Applications for women, minorities and disabled individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.  To request ADA accommodations, please contact the College of Education at 573-882-8311.