Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, College of Education
Application priority review date: October 13, 2024
Position start date: Fall 2025
Job Description:
California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Human Development and Family Science who will primarily contribute to teaching and research in Family Science. The position is a full-time, academic year, 9-month, tenure-track appointment.
This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative leader with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion to join California State University, Monterey Bay. We seek to recruit faculty who are committed to equity and social justice, and who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual identities and gender expressions. CSUMB is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus community. We seek candidates who will actively contribute to this mission through their teaching, research, and service. Applicants are encouraged to include in their application materials how they have addressed, or plan to address, the needs of diverse student populations in their teaching, research mentorship, and/or community engagement. This position allows for opportunities to collaborate across a broad group of partners, including colleagues in different disciplines, campus research institutes, and community partners.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ph.D. in Human Development, Family Science/Studies, Developmental Psychology, Sociology, or a related field
- ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by the first day of employment
- Demonstrated ability of effective teaching of undergraduate courses in Human Development and Family Science
- Record of or demonstrated potential for successful research and publication
- Strong background in family science theory and research
- Demonstrated commitment to working with a diverse student population and in diverse communities
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice in higher education
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Teaching
- Experience in developing and implementing culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive teaching practices employing active and engaged learning techniques
- Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses across the human development and family science curriculum, with a focus on teaching Diverse Families, Immigrant Families, Parenting across the Lifespan, Risk and Resiliency in Families, and Addiction and Recovery in Families
- Demonstrated ability to teach core Human Development and Family Science courses, such as writing in the discipline, research methodology, professional development, service learning, and capstone courses
Research
- Research activity on families and/or parenting, with a particular interest in diverse family structures, underrepresented populations, and intersectional approaches to family studies
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to mentor students in research and in applied research settings
- Ability to conduct research leading to publication in areas relevant to the department, college, and university’s mission
- Experience with or potential to write and/or administer grants
More information about the university and application instructions can be found here: https://careers.csumb.edu/en-us/job/542791/assistant-professor-of-human-development-and-family-science
Recent Comments