Department of Child, Adolescent, & Family Studies - Assistant Professor

About the role

The Department of Child, Adolescent, & Family Studies at California State University, San Bernardino invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2027. The department seeks teacher‑scholars whose research and teaching intersect family studies and child development, with preference for expertise in families with young children and the ability to teach courses in family studies, early childhood development, and early childhood education. Qualified candidates must possess content expertise in family studies, specialize in early childhood development, and engage in scholarship and teaching that support historically underrepresented groups, diversity, equity, and/or social justice. The department offers both theoretical and practical application courses designed to prepare graduates for direct‑service careers working with children of diverse backgrounds, to merge developmental knowledge with practical experience, and to prepare students for graduate training.

Responsibilities

• Teach family studies, early childhood development, and early childhood education courses at the undergraduate and master’s levels (class sizes ranging from 30 to 200 students).
• Maintain an active and viable research program that supervises, mentors, and involves undergraduate and graduate students.
• Produce a record or emerging record of scholarly activities (peer‑reviewed publications and/or conference presentations).
• Demonstrate excellence in university teaching.
• Show a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students across disciplines.
• Pursue potential external funding opportunities.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in child development, human development, developmental psychology, family studies, or a related field is required at the time of appointment. The degree must be in hand by the time of appointment.

Qualifications

• Research program with an applied focus and/or evidence of community‑based professional activities is desired.
• Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation is valued.
• Evidence of exemplary graduate‑level teaching and leadership experience at the program level is preferred.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience. The CSU salary ranges for this rank are:

• Assistant Professor (Range 3) – $6,221 – $13,224
• Associate Professor (Range 4) – $6,825 – $14,523
• Professor (Range 5) – $8,593 – $15,211

See the CSU Salary Schedule for details: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule.aspx