Child and Family Science - Assistant Professor

About the role

The Department of Child and Family Science at California State University, Fresno seeks a tenure-track, academic-year Assistant Professor in Adult and/or Lifespan Development, with a start date of August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate students, conduct scholarly research, and engage in service-related activities. In addition to designing and offering courses in adult and/or lifespan development, the candidate may also teach courses such as research methods and/or writing in the discipline, depending on department needs. The department draws from multiple social science disciplines to provide layered understandings of developmental processes and family relationships, supporting students' professional and personal goals through rigorous coursework, experiential and service learning, internships, research, and practicum.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in adult and/or lifespan development.
• Design and offer courses in adult and/or lifespan development.
• Potentially teach research methods and/or writing in the discipline.
• Conduct scholarly research and maintain an active program of research and scholarly activity.
• Engage in service-related activities within the department, college, and university.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Human Development and Family Science, Psychology, Communication, or other closely related disciplines from an accredited institution (or foreign equivalent).
• Applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered; however, the doctorate must be completed by August 1, 2027 for appointment.
• Demonstrated expertise in adult and/or lifespan development as evidenced by research and scholarly activity, teaching, and/or relevant academic training.
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching and development of courses in Adult and/or Lifespan Development at the undergraduate level.
• Evidence of an active program of research and scholarly activity, including scholarly publications and/or presentations.

Qualifications

• Expertise in multicultural, intersectional, and/or gender-related approaches to development.
• Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching and mentoring (e.g., student evaluations, teaching awards, or other indicators).
• Experience teaching courses in developmental theory, research methods, writing in the discipline, or other areas relevant to departmental needs.
• Active participation or leadership in relevant professional organizations.

Benefits

As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, the university offers an extremely competitive benefits package.

Pay

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