Assistant Professor in Child Development and Mental Health

The University of Utah • Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

The Department of Family & Consumer Studies ( FCS ) at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position to begin July 2024. We seek a faculty member whose focus is on child development and mental health. For example, candidate’s research might address the impact of adverse childhood events, trauma, chronic illness, or natural disasters on children’s development or well-being in low-resource communities; or how early intervention approaches counter toxic stress. We are especially interested in researchers whose scholarship informs practice and policy. The ideal candidate for this position is an applied scholar, with a focus on developmental intervention and community engagement, whose scholarship illuminates work with children and families. We are particularly interested in candidates who conduct research and engage students with local, state, or federal agencies and organizations (e.g., the Health Department’s Babywatch early intervention program, Zero to Three, home visiting). Additionally, we are interested in scholars whose research addresses developmental processes among historically disadvantaged and underrepresented infants or children (e.g., immigrants, racial and ethnic minorities, those in the child welfare system). An ideal candidate’s research will have implications for supporting optimal development and reducing disparities of children from minoritized and underrepresented identity groups. Promising candidates will be able to draw on different disciplinary perspectives and methodological approaches to inform their work. Successful candidates will be committed to working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment and to enhancing undergraduate and graduate education.

Requirements

• Applicants must have a Ph.D. in the social sciences by the time of appointment.
• Candidates should have an excellent publication and teaching record, commensurate with experience, and show potential for extramural funding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees