Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Science

at  California State University Monterey Bay

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE

Job no: 542791
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Monterey Bay
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Human Development
Classification: Academic Year Faculty
Priority Screening Date: October 13, 2024
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled
Appointment Date: Fall 2025
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.
CSUMB is a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. CSUMB is a growing, dynamic, vision-driven comprehensive state university with a strong culture of educational innovation and a deep commitment to its role as a regional steward.
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

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
To apply, visit https://careers.csumb.edu/en-us/job/542791/assistant-professor-of-human-development-and-family-science
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• Design and teach courses leading to a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Science
• Design and teach courses offered by the Human Development and Family Science program as part of General Education, First Year Seminar, and other University Requirements
• Participate in the development of an outcomes-based curriculum
• Support hybrid/online approaches to curriculum design and instruction
• Supervise, mentor, and advise undergraduate students
• Engage in scholarly activities leading to publication
• Seek grants or other sources of funding to support innovative inquiry-based projects
• Participate in department, college, university, and community service
• Contribute to the department’s and university’s efforts to create a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable learning environment for all students