CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH College of Liberal Arts Department of Human Development Tenure-Track Position Opening

RECRUITMENT NUMBER:  2293  POSITION:    Assistant Professor of Human Development

EFFECTIVE DATE:       August 17, 2016 (Fall Semester)

SALARY RANGE:   Commensurate with qualifications and experience  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   • Ph. D. in Human Development or contributing discipline (e.g.,        Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, or Health Sciences)      • Degree at time of application or official notification of the         completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2016        • Demonstrated potential to effectively teach          undergraduate courses in Human Development      • Record of or demonstrated potential for successful research and        publication • Strong background in sociocultural theory and interdisciplinary research interests      • Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse       student population   DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate lifespan courses from a developmental perspective • Demonstrated ability to teach specialized courses on adolescence and emerging adulthood OR adulthood and aging.   • Demonstrated ability to teach lifespan development within the contexts of diverse communities and with an interdisciplinary perspective • Demonstrated ability to mentor students in applied research settings • Specific area of research should focus on topics relevant to adolescence and emerging adulthood OR adulthood and aging from a sociocultural perspective • Demonstrated ability to integrate into teaching issues facing diverse communities living with economic or social adversity • Demonstrated ability to conduct research leading to publication  • Evidence of for department, college, university, and community service   DUTIES:  • Teach courses in appropriate area(s) of expertise • Supervise undergraduate students in research and fieldwork. •  Engage in research, scholarly and creative activities leading to publication •  Participate in service to department, college, university, and community
CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions.  CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.    REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:     • A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (approximately one page, single-spaced) • Letter of application addressing the minimum and desired/preferred qualifications  • CV (including current email address) • Three current references or letters of recommendation • Copy of transcript from institution awarding highest degree • Finalists will also be required to submit a signed SC-1 form, three current letters of recommendation (if not already submitted), and an official transcript • Samples of relevant materials (i.e., teaching materials, evaluations, writing sample)  Applications and required documentation should be submitted electronically through:

Academic Jobs Online  https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo
Requests for information should be addressed to:   Chair, Search Committee California State University, Long Beach Department of Human Development 1250 Bellflower Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90840-0907
562-985-4344 or wendy.lopez@csulb.edu

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications to begin September 7, 2015     Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled)

CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, political affiliation, Vietnam era veteran status, or any other veteran’s status.   CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.