Research Assistant Professor - Child Development/Family Studies

The Research Assistant Professor in Child Development and Family Studies will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a nationally recognized, externally funded research agenda related to community and population-based approaches to the critical issues facing the health of children, individuals, families and communities and the subsequent impact on marginalized and limited-resource communities. Specifically, the Research Assistant Professor will have a primary focus on wellness as well as health promotion and/or disparities and the social, cultural, behavioral, environmental, and economic determinants that contribute to improving the overall well-being of individuals from diverse or marginalized communities. The person in this position will work collaboratively with faculty in diverse disciplines to address health and wellness issues in marginalized communities, especially communities of color; to advise graduate students; and, to participate in other academic functions of the department, college and university. This position has potential for a 25% release in Cooperative Extension or Teaching.