Academic Professional Assistant Professor

Position Summary

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) seeks to hire two Academic Professional Track (APT) Assistant Professors in Human Development & Family Studies (one 9‑month position #013800, one 12‑month position #002146). They will serve as instructors and advisors. Candidates should have experience teaching at the university level using both online and face‑to‑face formats and advising undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds.

• Teach a variety of HDFS undergraduate courses (4 courses per year for the 9‑month position, and 4 courses plus summer teaching for the 12‑month position) or equivalent responsibilities supporting the department’s undergraduate teaching mission.
• Advise and mentor students from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, generational, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Support the department through institutional and professional service.

• Master of Science, Education, or Arts degree (requirements completed by August 1, 2026) in Human Development and Family Studies, Child Development, Sociology, Psychology, Education, or a closely related field.
• Documented teaching experience in higher education.

• Experience with multiple teaching modalities (face‑to‑face, online synchronous, online asynchronous) course development and delivery.
• Experience in career/professional development which may include teaching, advising, consulting, mentoring, or training.
• Demonstrated experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate students from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, generational, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Doctoral degree in Human Development and Family Studies, Child Development, Sociology, Psychology, Education, or a closely related field.

Not on Track

Both positions have a start date of August 1, 2026. APT positions are fixed‑term, renewable faculty positions that support the applied aspects of academic programs in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies and allow for promotion to the ranks of APT Associate Professor and APT Professor. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits information is available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Review of applications will begin November 24, 2025 and will remain open until the positions are filled. Applicants are asked to submit:

• A cover letter of interest describing qualifications and fit with each position’s minimum qualifications as well as two or more of the preferred qualifications.
• A resume or curriculum vitae.
• A statement regarding teaching philosophy.
• Names and contact information of three references.

Please specify in the cover letter whether you wish to be considered for the 9‑month position (013800), the 12‑month position (002146), or both/either by referencing the appropriate position number(s).

For questions about the positions, please contact Dr. Anne Fletcher, Search Committee Chair, acfletch. We are an EOE/affirmative action/male/female/disability/visually impaired employer and are strongly committed to achieving excellence through faculty diversity.

Job Open Date:
October 15, 2025
Recruitment Range:
Commensurate with experience
Open Until Filled:
Yes