Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor - Human Development, Family Studies, & Counseling
Denton, TX, United States

Degree Level
Doctorate Degree
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
304 Administration Drive, Denton, TX, 76204, US
Salary
Salary Competitive

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Department of Human Development, Family Studies, & Counseling (HDFSC) at Texas Woman's University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Human Development & Family Studies. The position is expected to begin in August 2024.

The Department of HDFSC houses undergraduate programs in Child Development and Family Studies, as well as graduate programs in Child Development, Child Life, Family Studies, Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling & Development, and School Counseling.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The position is a full-time, 9-month tenure-track appointment. Successful applicants must have a Ph.D. in the discipline of Human Development & Family Studies (HDFS), Child Development, Family Sciences, or a closely related field, with a teaching, scholarship, and service record appropriate for the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will have appreciation for a multidisciplinary environment and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. Faculty will be expected to:

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in child development, family studies, research methods, statistics, and practicum
Develop a program of externally funded research and publications
Direct master's theses and doctoral dissertations
Participate in university and community service
Collaborate on program related activities
Support the university's commitment to thrive as a Hispanic Serving Institution and a model for student success.
Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in HDFS or a closely related field
Evidence of successful teaching experience
Ability to teach advanced research courses
Established research agenda and record of publications in scholarly journals
Potential for obtaining externally funded grants
Willingness to engage in community/university partnerships
Preferred Qualifications:

Fluent in Spanish (verbal and written)
Demonstrated experience teaching, mentoring, and advising non-traditional students and being sensitive to their educational needs
Documented evidence of working with children or families from varied backgrounds
Ability to teach advanced statistics courses