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Assistant or Associate Professor, Program Evaluation, Department of Human Development & Family Studies, College of Education and Human Development, University of Delaware

The Department of Human Development & Family Studies in the College of Education and Human Development, University of Delaware, welcomes applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position with a specialization in Program Evaluation. This is a nine month faculty appointment with two additional summer months for research and program evaluation. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses related to program evaluation or education, as well as conduct scholarly research on program evaluation. Candidates must have a doctoral degree in program evaluation, human development, or education. The position will begin on September 1, 2012.

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2012-04-17

Researcher, Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago

Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago welcomes applications for a Researcher position. The successful applicant will work on an evaluation of the Fussy Baby Network, a 4-year study that seeks to improve home visiting programs with a focus on improving the parent's competence and confidence to take care of their newborn. Major duties for the successful candidate include managing the implementation of the study, data collection and management, developing data collection instruments, and writing study results. Applicants must have an advanced degree in early childhood development, at least two years of research experience, and experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods. This is a part time position. (Requisition #: 089033) 

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2012-02-22

Research Scientist, Child Trends

Child Trends is now accepting applications for a Research Scientist position for Youth Development. The successful applicant should have knowledge of and experience with youth development programs as well as implementation evaluation. Major responsibilities include creating proposals, planning implementation evaluations, designing research approaches, performing data collection and analysis, and writing reports. Candidates must have significant experience performing qualitative research. An advanced degree is required, and a Ph.D. is preferred. 

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2012-02-22

Director, QRIS National Learning Network, BUILD Initiative

The BUILD Initiative is now accepting applications for the Director position of the QRIS National Learning Network. The major responsibilities of this position include building a national clearinghouse for QRIS information and technical assistance, developing partnerships with national and state organizations working to support QRIS systems, and helping state leaders develop QRIS systems through technical assistance and informational support. Applications are due March 1, 2012. 

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2012-02-22

Limited Term Researcher/Project Coordinator, University of Delaware

The Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood at the University of Delaware welcomes applications for a Limited Term Researcher/Project Coordinator position. The successful applicant will manage research activities for an Early Head Start program intervention involving parents and their children, as well as provide support and coaching for faculty who are working directly with the parents. Other duties include data collection and analysis, supervising staff and student researchers, and contributing to scholarly articles. Applicants must have an advanced degree in early childhood development or a related field. Fluency in Spanish is preferred. 

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2012-02-22

Priscilla Pond Flawn Regents Professor of Child Development, University of Texas at Austin

The Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin welcomes applications for the Priscilla Pond Flawn Regents Professor of Child Development position. This is a 9 month endowed chair position that would begin during the Fall 2012 semester. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses, conduct research, and provide leadership for the department. Candidates should be nationally recognized scholars in the area of child development, and must have a Ph.D. in human development, psychology, child development, or a related field. 

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2012-02-22

Call for Abstracts: 5th National Research Conference on Child and Family Programs and Policy

The 5th National Research Conference on Child and Family Programs and Policy welcomes abstracts for both posters and papers for their 5th annual conference, which will take place July 24-26, 2012. The conference will focus on policies, programs, and interventions that affect children and families. The abstracts should be no longer than 275 words, and the research question, purpose of study, methodology, and preliminary results must be included. Abstracts must be submitted by March 5, 2012.

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2012-01-23

Endowed Chair in Family Policy Studies, College of Public Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University

The College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University is now accepting applications for the Barbara Emily Knudson Endowed Chair in Family Policy Studies. The successful candidate should have an established and successful research program, and his or her major responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring students, and providing leadership at the Hallie Ford Center for Healthy Children & Families. He or she will also help to develop a Master of Public Health program in family and child health. Candidates must have a doctoral degree in human development, family sciences, or a related field. 

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2012-01-23

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