HES - Assistant Professor Human Development and Family Studies -Tenure Track

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Job no: 528488
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Alabama
Categories: Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty

217601 - Human Dev/Family Studies

Assistant Professor

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Human Environmental Sciences at The University of Alabama, seeks applicants for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies with a specialization in addiction science, broadly defined (e.g., risk/protective factors, prevention, treatment, recovery, etc.), and a preference for candidates with a background in marriage and family therapy. We place priority on the selection of an applicant with an active research agenda as demonstrated by a strong record of peer‑reviewed research publications and involvement in externally funded research.

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Human Environmental Sciences at The University of Alabama, seeks applicants for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies with a specialization in addiction science, broadly defined (e.g., risk/protective factors, prevention, treatment, recovery, etc.), and a preference for candidates with a background in marriage and family therapy. We place priority on the selection of an applicant with an active research agenda as demonstrated by a strong record of peer‑reviewed research publications and involvement in externally funded research.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a robust scholarly research program with external support; teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses; advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students; and engage in professional service at the campus, community, state, and/or national level.

Minimum qualifications:

• A doctorate in Human Development and Family Studies, Addiction Science, Prevention Science, Developmental Science, Public Health, Psychology, or a related field;
• Evidence of scholarly work, including a strong research record, professional publications/presentations and/or participation in grant submissions or success at grant funding;
• Teaching experience in higher education;
• Strong interpersonal skills, including effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred qualifications:

Active licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy with approved supervisor designation.

Expected Starting Date of Appointment:
August 16, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the Final date to receive applications. Applicants with questions should contact Dr. Tricia Witte at thwitte.

Required Documents:

• Application Letter (Cover Letter)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement
• Teaching Statement
• List of Professional References

At the College of Human Environmental Sciences, we empower students to bring about positive change in the world. Our faculty conduct advanced research, provide outreach and prepare a new generation of professionals with a shared goal of improving lives.

CHES brings together a wide range of disciplines which focus on the interaction between individuals, families and the environment. Five distinct departments cover a multitude of human science programs that help individuals across the lifespan improve their mental, physical and financial well‑being. We touch people’s lives in the home, at school, in the workplace, at the dinner table, on the athletic field, and in a myriad of other arenas.

The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree‑lined academic core campus and over 300 state‑of‑the‑art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.

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