Description
Position Numbers: 013800 & 002146
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) seeks to hire two Academic Professional Track (APT) Assistant Professors in Human Development & Family Studies (one 9-month – position #013800, one 12-month – position #002146) as instructors and advisors. We are seeking colleagues whose interests focus on teaching courses using both online (synchronous and asynchronous) and face-to-face formats and advising undergraduate students. The successful candidates should have experience with teaching at the university level (online and face-to-face course delivery) and working with undergraduate students from varied backgrounds in support of student success.
Responsibilities of these positions include:
- Teaching a variety of HDFS undergraduate courses (4 and 4 teaching load during the regular academic year – or equivalent responsibilities supporting the undergraduate teaching mission of the department) in a multi-disciplinary and collaborative department.
- Advising and mentoring students from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, generational, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Supporting the Department through institutional and professional service.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Master of Science, Education, or Arts degree (requirements completed by August 1, 2026) in Human Development and Family Studies, Child Development, Sociology, Psychology, Education, or a closely related field.
Documented teaching experience in higher education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with multiple teaching modalities (face-to-face, online synchronous, online asynchronous) course development and delivery.
- Experience in career/professional development which may include teaching, advising, consulting, mentoring, or training.
Demonstrated experience in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, generational, ability and socioeconomic backgrounds. - Doctoral degree in Human Development and Family Studies, Child Development, Sociology, Psychology, Education, or a closely related field.
