Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Studies

Posting Details

Job Posting Information

Posting Number

F157

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Studies

Rank

Assistant Professor 9115

Regular (PIN) or Long Term Contractual Faculty

Regular

Desired Start Date

Open Date

12/01/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

The Child and Adolescent Studies Program at Bowie State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2023. This position is intended to address Bowie State University moving toward an R2 status that emphasizes increased scholarship and grant activity.

As Maryland’s first historically black public university, Bowie State University empowers a diverse population of students to reach their potential by providing innovative academic programs and transformational experiences as they prepare for careers, lifelong learning, and civic responsibility. As a member institution of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University upholds the system’s mission of providing high-caliber, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities. In addition to its 23 undergraduate majors, Bowie State offers 19 master’s degree programs, 14 specialty certificates and two doctoral programs with specific focus on science, technology, business, education, and related disciplines. Bowie State is in one of the nation’s most exciting metropolitan areas, within easy reach of Washington, DC, and Baltimore. At the same time, it boasts a serene campus on a 300-acre suburban wooded tract.

Primary responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate courses in child and adolescent studies, advising and mentoring students, participating in curriculum development, establishing a research agenda leading to grant writing and publications, serving on department, school, and university committees, and participating in other academic functions. The position carries a commitment to the three functions of Bowie State University faculty (teaching, research, and outreach/service) as appropriate to the position and rank. The 9-month academic year position includes a 4:4 teaching load of undergraduate courses

Conditions of Employment

Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of due diligence background check and verification of credentials. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986).

Please be advised, COVID -19 vaccinations are not required but encouraged for all eligible students, faculty and staff returning to USM institutions. This protocol is subject to change.

Experience

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate courses (traditional and online delivery) in child development, child life, human development, and family studies. In addition, candidates should have the following:

· Ability or potential to lead a research program that attracts (or has the potential to attract) external funding, engages students, and produces high-impact scholarship;
· expertise in child life or occupational therapy, prevention or intervention work and that advances the development, health, and well-being of children and/or families;
· experience with student advising and mentoring;
· strong technology skills related to delivery of distance education;
· ability or potential to publish in peer reviewed academic journals;
· potential to secure grants;
· commitment and ability to provide high-quality undergraduate education with students of diverse backgrounds at the undergraduate level.

Education

A PhD in human development, developmental psychology, family studies, family sciences, child life, or a related discipline from an accredited university required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Candidates with a backgroundwith experience working in applied settings related to child development and expertise in such areas such as child life, family science, and occupational therapy, the role of race/ethnicity, systematic inequalities, and/or cultural context in development work that advances the development, health, and well-being of children and/or families are strongly encouraged to apply.


Candidates from groups underrepresented in the professoriate, committed to the success of a truly diverse undergraduate student population are also strongly encouraged to apply.

For best consideration, please apply by January 1, 2022

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Letter of Reference 1
5. Letter of Reference 2
6. Letter of Reference 3
7. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Teaching Philosophy
2. Writing Sample
3. LinkedIn Profile