Chair in Autism Education at London Uni

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Interesting new post being created:

INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION

University of London

Chair in Autism Education

Department of Psychology and Human Development

Faculty of Children and Health

Salary will be on the Institute's Executive Grade salary scale at a

level commensurate with the academic standing of the appointee, plus

£2,323 London Allowance per annum.

This post is part of an exciting, new initiative by the Institute of

Education which is committed to enhancing its profile in autism

research and education. The Chair will be supported by a Senior

Lecturer based within the Institute and a Research Associate based

at TreeHouse, the national charity for autism education. The autism

research and education initiative is being established with support

from the Clothworkers' Foundation and other bodies.

The postholder will i) undertake research into how to remove

barriers to learning and participation in schools and society for

people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD); ii) determine how autism

education practice in school and society as a whole can be evaluated

more effectively; iii) promote the translation of research into

practice to ensure that it has direct and immediate impact where it

is most needed, through TreeHouse and the Institute's partners; and

iv) establish a nexus for national and international communications

regarding good research and practice in autism education.

You will have a distinguished national and international reputation.

You will be able to demonstrate research expertise, leadership and

excellence in the field of autism education and related areas,

commensurate with the ability to take a wide perspective on

effective educational provision in the context of autism. You will

have a strong record of peer-reviewed publications of international

significance, a proven ability to attract research funding, and

evidence of successful management of research projects at a senior

level.

Reference: SAC-CHPHD-4611

Closing date: 30 May 2008

To apply online please visit

http://jobs.ioe.ac.uk<http://jobs.ioe.ac.uk/> or tel 020 7612 6159