Assistant Professor in Child and Family Studies, Tenure-track, Dept of Human Sciences and Design

Responsibilities of the individual who holds this position will include teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in areas such as child and adult development, family theory, and policy/advocacy.These courses support both the undergraduate and graduate degrees in Child and Family Studies. The individual must establish and maintain a strong research agenda with scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals and seek and acquire external funding to support research activities. The candidate must demonstrate exceptional teaching and mentoring skills, be proficient in curriculum assessment, and engage in industry networking. University, community and professional service is expected.

Outstanding candidates are invited to apply for a tenure-track faculty position in Child and Family Studies. Candidates for the position must have an earned doctorate degree in child development, family studies, or a closely related field; have fundable research ideas, with preference for research agendas in early childhood development; and demonstrate evidence of, or potential for, successful undergraduate or graduate teaching. The candidate must exhibit a collaborative working style (strong communication and interpersonal skills) with faculty and students.The following are desirable qualifications for the job:active participation in organizations for child and family professionals; supervision of graduate and undergraduate student research; professional experience in a related industry (e.g. healthcare, human service, child development, non-profit); established record of peer-reviewed publications and grant funding; certification in Family Life Education (CFLE).

Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For.” Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continuously operating university in Texas. The university provides a vibrant campus community for over 17,000 students from all 50 states and more than 85 countries by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship. Baylor is actively recruiting new faculty with a strong commitment to the classroom and an equally strong commitment to discovering new knowledge as we pursue our bold vision, Pro Futuris and academic strategic plan, Illuminate to become a Carnegie classified “R1” university.