Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Studies

Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Studies

Job no: 560076
Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track

Location:

Fullerton
Categories:
Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty
- Human Development

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.

CSUF complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy.

We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

In addition, California State University, Fullerton is a leading public university known for its strong academic programs and commitment to student success. As one of the largest campuses in the CSU system, Cal State Fullerton fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. The university values teaching, research, and service, creating an environment where students, staff, and faculty can thrive. Cal State Fullerton is a designated Hispanic‑Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander‑Serving Institution.

The university also received the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2021 and 2024 from Excelencia in Education, the nation’s leading authority on Latinx student success. Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse student population of over 45,000 and a faculty and staff population of 4,000. Cal State Fullerton is firmly committed to helping students achieve academic excellence, career success, and economic mobility.

Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact. We continuously seek individuals from various disciplines who share the university’s mission and core values. We welcome you to consider joining the Titan community.

CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established affinity groups you can join to support your success.

The primary professional responsibilities of these instructional faculty members are teaching at the undergraduate level; research and scholarship; and service to the university, college, department, profession, and community. These responsibilities generally include participating in department and campus-wide committees, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, attending weekly/bi‑weekly faculty meetings, and participating in traditional academic functions. Positive tenure and promotion decisions require excellent teaching, peer‑reviewed publication in an area of expertise, and high‑quality service to the department, college, university, and external community.

• an earned doctorate in Developmental Psychology, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, Clinical Psychology, Education, Learning Sciences, or a closely related field prior to appointment;
• a strong foundation and training in developmental theory and research;
• a commitment to providing high‑quality undergraduate education and potential for/demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse backgrounds at the undergraduate level;
• evidence of scholarship related to child…