Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Science
- Employer
- California State University, Monterey Bay
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Sep 20, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Human Development & Family Sciences
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Science
Job no: 505066
Work type: Instructional Faculty –
Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Monterey Bay
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty
Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Human
Development
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Vision Statement, California
State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is a mid-sized
comprehensive baccalaureate and masters granting university whose
staff and faculty help transform student lives through a focus on
student success and engagement through project-based learning,
service learning in its regional community, and the promotion of
multicultural and global perspectives on and beyond campus. CSUMB
is both a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) and a Hispanic Serving
Institution (HSI) and has a vibrant, diverse student body of over
7,400 students.
The university’s Strategic
Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and
investing in the development of a diverse body of faculty, staff,
and administrators. CSUMB’s sustainability initiative is to be
carbon neutral by 2030. The university’s faculty and staff, many of
whom live in the East Campus housing development, appreciate living
and working so close to the shores of the beautiful Monterey Bay.
As one of the 23 campuses in the California State University (CSU)
system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to
below-market rate campus housing and competitive salaries for
faculty and staff.
The Liberal Studies Department in the College of Education at CSUMB
invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in
Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) who will contribute to
teaching and research in early child
development. The position is a full-time, academic
year, tenure-track appointment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and teach courses leading to a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Science with a focus on Early Development
- Design and teach courses offered by the Human Development and Family Science program as part of General Education, First Year Seminar, and/or other University Requirements
- Participate in the development of an outcomes-based curriculum
- Support hybrid/online approaches to curriculum design and instruction
- Supervise, mentor, and advise undergraduate students
- Engage in scholarly activities leading to publication
- Seek grants or other sources of funding to support innovative inquiry-based projects
- Participate in department, college, university, and community service
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ph.D. in Human Development, Family Science/Studies, Developmental Psychology, Early Childhood Education, or related fields
- ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by the first day of employment
- Demonstrated ability to teach effectively, or potential for effective teaching of undergraduate courses in Human Development and Family Science
- Record of or demonstrated potential for successful research and publication
- Strong background in developmental science and/or family science theory and research
- Demonstrated commitment to working with a diverse student population and in diverse communities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Teaching
- Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses across the human development and family science curriculum, with a focus on teaching Infancy and Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, Parenting across the Lifespan, Research Methods, and/or Advanced Reading and Writing in HDFS.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate into teaching the strengths and challenges of diverse family types and communities.
- Demonstrated ability to teach core Human Development and Family Science courses, such as writing in the discipline, research methodology, service learning/fieldwork, and capstone courses.
- Successful implementation of active and engaged learning techniques.
Research
- Research activity on early development with topics such as early child development and learning, early schooling, early intervention for special needs, and early language and dual-language learning in family contexts.
- Demonstrated ability or potential to mentor students in research and in applied research settings.
- Successful ability to conduct research leading to publication in areas relevant to the department and program’s mission.
- Experience with or potential to write and/or administer grants.
Service
- Interest in collaborations and outreach with local community organizations, social services, and educational institutions for children and families.
- Experience working in diverse, multilingual communities such as those that comprise the Monterey Bay and tri-county region.
- Commitment to working within a growing interdisciplinary department and College.
- Evidence of or potential for department, college, university, and community service and leadership.
Other
- Experience with early care and education certification and licensing
- Interest in Transition Kindergarten (TK) integration into public education systems
- Experience with dual language learning and early literacy in early childhood
- Interest in early intervention for special needs in public school and community settings
- Experience with professional development for practitioners in early care and education
OTHER INFORMATION:
- Type of Appointment: Full-Time, Tenure-Track
- Classification: Academic Year Faculty
- Collective Bargaining Unit: R03
CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding
health, dental & vision plans; a fee waiver education program;
and membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System
(CalPERS). For more information, visit:
CSU Benefits Summary. Additionally, University Corporation at
CSU Monterey Bay provides access to affordable campus housing based
on availability, visit: Employee
Housing.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The person holding this position is considered a “mandated
reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in
CSU Executive
Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
The incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality as outlined
in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and
Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding
sensitive student issues.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful
completion of a background check (including a criminal records
check).
There are components of this job which are deemed essential on
campus. This position will primarily work on the main campus, with
occasional work from home. This position requires working on campus
with students. The health and safety of our students, faculty, and
staff remain our highest priority. In the fall, students, faculty,
staff, and the community can expect that masks will be required and
that the appropriate degree of social distancing will be in place
in all areas based on evolving guidance. Additionally, all
students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to be vaccinated before
coming to campus. All community members who work or attend class on
campus should expect to participate in a random or periodic testing
system. CSUMB will communicate more information about vaccination
requirements and testing protocols when the details become
available.
PRIORITY SCREENING DATE: November 1, 2021 - Open
Until Filled
APPOINTMENT DATE: Fall 2022
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
For full consideration, applicants must complete the required
online application and submit required documents by the priority
screening date found at csumb.edu/jobs. Application
submissions received after the application screening date will be
reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted
become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.
Required Documentation:
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants
with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting University
Personnel at (831) 582-3389.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the
United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with state
and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation,
including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and
Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and
the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State
University, Monterey Bay Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is
available at: https://csumb.edu/clery
CSUMB requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing
campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a
medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates
advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to
comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at
https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/
and questions may be sent to universitypersonnel@csumb.edu.
CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER:
CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer seeking
to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and
staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive
to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms
inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified
applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and
without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age,
gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic
information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran
status, or disability.
To apply, visit https://careers.csumb.edu/en-us/job/505066/assistant-professor-of-human-development-and-family-science
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