Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Diversity in Physical and Cognitive Health in Late Life

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Diversity in Physical and Cognitive Health in Late Life

College/School/Unit: College of Natural Sciences
Department: School of Human Ecology - Human Development and Family Sciences
Posted: Dec 5, 2019
Apply By: Aug 31, 2021

Description

The Department of Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an open-rank faculty member to contribute to a University-wide cluster hiring initiative in Diversity in Physical and Cognitive Health in Late Life. We are seeking a productive scholar whose research focuses on cognitive functioning, dementias, biomarkers of health, or health outcomes in diverse populations of older adults including variability by ethnicity, race, gender, socioeconomic position, sexual identity, or other contextual factors. We will give priority to researchers with a focus in Human Development and Family Sciences whose work includes social ties or family relationships.

HDFS is an interdisciplinary program focusing on individual, relationship, and family development within diverse ecological contexts. We have a vital program with over 500 undergraduate majors, 25 doctoral students, and 15 faculty operating in a collegial and supportive environment.

Qualifications

The position is open rank, and duties will include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, research, and service. Applicants should have a strong publication record in one or more of the department's research areas [https://he.utexas.edu/hdfs/research] and have the potential for, or record of, funded research. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in human development, family studies, psychology, sociology or a related social science field. We are committed to building a diverse faculty and are interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and inclusion in higher education through their teaching, research, and service.

The successful candidate for this position will be joining the UT Austin faculty as part of the Cluster and Interdisciplinary Hiring Initiative. This initiative is designed to supplement departmentally-based hiring practices and norms and extend collaborative research and scholarship. This new initiative authorizes new faculty hires whose interdisciplinary areas of knowledge cross the boundaries of existing academic departments. The selected candidate will be expected to actively participate as a core member of “Diversity in Physical and Cognitive Health in Late Life” and can participate in the Texas Aging & Longevity Center (https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/talc/news/talc-will-be-leading-an-exciting-cluster-hire-for-4-faculty-positions). Contributions to the cluster will be an important facet of the faculty member's annual performance evaluations and consideration for promotion/tenure.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter that includes a description of current and planned research, fit with the cluster hiring initiative in Diversity in Physical and Cognitive Health in Late Life, a curriculum vitae, a statement describing how their research, teaching, mentoring, and service will contribute to diversity and inclusion and the names and contact information of three references through the online portal.

Questions about the position may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Karen Fingerman, kfingerman@austin.utexas.edu. Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.


To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/57010

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