Assistant Professor, HDFS, Tenure Track
- Employer
- The University of Alabama
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
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- Faculty Jobs
- Education, Child Development & Family Studies
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
0813827
Number of Open Positions::1
Position Title::Assistant Professor
Other Title Information::Assistant Professor, HDFS, Tenure Track
Organization::217601 - HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY STUDIES
Position Summary::The Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Human Environmental Science at The University of Alabama, seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor tenure-track appointment. Sought are applicants with a promising record of research and with the qualifications to contribute to one or more of our graduate and undergraduate programs in Human Development and Family Studies (Adolescence and Youth Development, Child Life, Family Life Education and Advocacy), Addiction and Recovery Studies, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Early Childhood Education. Likewise, the person will contribute to the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives of the department, college, and university. The University of Alabama is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from persons from historically underrepresented backgrounds in higher education who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas within the department, college, and university.
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.
Preferred qualifications include:1. A doctorate in Human Development and Family Studies, Prevention Science, Developmental Science, Public Health, Psychology, or a related field;2. Evidence of scholarly work, including a strong research record, professional publications/presentations and/or participation in grant submissions or success at grant funding; 3. Strong interpersonal skills, including effective oral and written communication skills;4. Teaching experience in higher education.
Preference will be given to applicants who can strengthen the diversity of our academic community and to applicants with a research focus on developmental or interpersonal/family-focused approaches to understanding substance use, addiction, and/or recovery.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the application deadline: January 16, 2023. Applicants with questions should contact Dr. Tricia Witte at thwitte@ua.edu.
UA EEO Statement:The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more.
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10/25/2022
Expected Starting Date::08/16/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants::To apply, upload the following documents:1. Cover letter of application2. Curriculum Vitae3. A statement outlining the applicant’s research program4. A statement of the applicant’s teaching philosophy5. A statement on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, discussing your approach to promoting diversity and social justice in your role as a faculty member. This statement should detail how your research, teaching, and/or service have supported the success of students from diverse and/or underrepresented backgrounds. Applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further The University of Alabama’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.6. The names and contact information for three to five (3-5) professional references
College/School/Division::Human Environmental Sciences
Post To Ihe:Yes
Organization
The University of Alabama embodies an academic community that demands excellence in teaching, research and service and provides an inclusive, nurturing environment for the discovery of knowledge and the development of well-rounded leaders. Founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college and known as the Capstone of Higher Education, UA provides a premier undergraduate and graduate education built upon global engagement, high-quality scholarship, outstanding teaching, and diversity and inclusivity throughout the community.
Our Mission
The University of Alabama will advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state, the nation and the world through the creation, translation and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in the areas of teaching, research and service.
Our Vision
The University of Alabama will be known as the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama, and all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The University of Alabama will be a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world.
Our Core Values
The University of Alabama is committed to:
- Undergraduate education that produces socially-conscious, ethical and well-rounded leaders who are grounded in their subject matter and capable of controlling their own destinies.
- Graduate education that is deeply vested in subject matter knowledge, professional content, research skills and creative activity.
- Public outreach and service that is held in the highest regard and fosters impactful public engagement to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Alabama, the nation and the world.
- Campus life that embodies collaboration, collegiality, respect and a culture of inclusivity.
Our Strategic Goals
- Provide a premier undergraduate and graduate education that offers a global perspective and is characterized by outstanding teaching, high-quality scholarship and distinctive curricular and co-curricular programs. Increase the University’s productivity and innovation in research, scholarship and creative activities that impact economic and societal development.
- Enrich our learning and work environment by providing an accepting, inclusive community that attracts and supports a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
- Provide opportunities and resources that facilitate work-life balance and enhance the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty and staff.
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