The Heller School for Social Policy and Management invites applications and nominations for a faculty position in Disability Policy. We are seeking a scholar whose research and teaching apply to issues of disability policy.

The specific focus within this broad field is open, and applicants with expertise in areas such as health, poverty, employment, housing, civil rights, and intersectionality are welcome to apply. The Heller School is looking for candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship with a record of funded research and public engagement. We hope to identify a future colleague for whom our tagline, “knowledge advancing social justice,” resonates. The open rank position carries an appointment outside the tenure structure, commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications.

Primary responsibilities include:

 Conducting externally-funded research in an area of disability policy.

 Publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals and other scholarly and policy outlets.

 Teaching and advising Master’s and PhD students, as courses are available.

 Serving on PhD dissertation committees.

 Conducting public engagement activities that advance social justice for people with disabilities.

 Contributing intellectual and strategic leadership to the Lurie Institute for Disability Policy.

 Designing and implementing strategies for raising research funding to support the educational and scholarly mission of the Lurie Institute for Disability Policy.

Job Criteria: Candidates should:

 Have a doctorate or other terminal degree in the social sciences, with evidence of distinction in disability policy.  Have a scholarly understanding of disability policy, either in the United States or in an international context.

 Be building towards an active program of externally-funded research that will contribute to advancing the well-being of people with disabilities and their families.

 Demonstrate a successful record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and other scholarly and policy outlets.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and letter of application describing their research, teaching, policy, and practice experience. All applications will be treated confidentially. Final candidates will be asked to submit three confidential letters of reference. Brandeis University is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in faculty scholarship, teaching, and service; applicants are encouraged to address these goals in their letter. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2019; however, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be directed to Darren Zinner, PhD, Associate Dean for Academic Personnel (dzinner@brandeis.edu).