Assistant Professor of Human Development & Family Studies

Overview:

The University of Montevallo seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track, 9-month faculty position as an Assistant Professor in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS). The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate students; advise students; participate in curriculum and program development; serve as faculty advisor for a student organization; serve on committees at the university, college, and department levels; participate in professional organizations at the state and national level; participate on the advisory board for the program; and conduct a consistent program of scholarly activities. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the areas of human development, adolescent development, family relationships, parent education, human sexuality, and family life education.

Required Education:

An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Science, Human Development and Family Studies, or other closely-related discipline from an accredited institution is required; however, applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered. For appointment, the doctorate must be completed by the date of appointment (August 2023).

Required Experience:

1) Teaching or teaching assistant experience in HDFS-related courses at the undergraduate level; 2) Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; and 3) Evidence of scholarly activity including presentations or publications in scholarly journals.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Certified Family Life Educator or have a strong potential to obtain the credential shortly after beginning the position.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications:

1) Demonstrated knowledge of the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) discipline and/or experience working in an FCS unit or equivalent; 2) Experience advising students; 3) Experience participating in service-related activities; 4) Experience in teaching classes in on-line and hybrid formats.

Organization Summary

Founded in 1896, the University of Montevallo is a public, master’s level, liberal arts institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC). The University is located in Montevallo, Alabama, a small community situated about 30 miles south of Birmingham.

The HDFS program is a concentration of the FCS degree, which is housed in the Department of Health and Human Sciences, within the College of Education and Human Development.