Assistant Professor of Consumer Affairs
About The Position
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is seeking an Assistant Professor of Consumer Affairs for the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences within the College of Health and Human Services. This position is effective August 17, 2027, for the Fall Semester. CSULB is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) committed to serving diverse students and promoting inclusive excellence. The university's Beach 2030 Action Plans prioritize student engagement, access, intellectual achievement, community building, and resilience. The College of Health & Human Services is a large college with multiple departments and degree programs, serving over 8,000 students. The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate programs preparing students for various fields, including consumer affairs.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Consumer Affairs, Business, Economics, Family and Consumer Sciences, or closely related field with at least one graduate degree in a consumer affairs related field or official certification to complete the doctoral degree by August 1, 2027
- Specialization in consumer affairs, consumer protection, personal finance, consumer advocacy, housing issues, resource management, or closely related field
- Demonstrated knowledge and/or work experience in the Family and Consumer Sciences discipline or equivalent
- Demonstrated potential for successful teaching at the college level
- Demonstrated potential to develop and sustain a productive line of research
- Active participation in professional organizations related to the profession
- Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students
Nice To Haves
- Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body
- Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom
- Experience in consumer protection, consumer advocacy, financial counseling, personal financial planning, housing, and/or consumer behavior
- Experience in leadership positions in professional associations
- Experience in career and academic advising of undergraduates
- Evidence of a productive program of research in consumer affairs or closely related field
Responsibilities
- Teach courses in, but not limited to personal and financial management, consumer life skills, housing in a global perspective, family and consumer resource management, consumer dynamics, consumer protection, and internship. Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.
- Mentor and advise students
- Participate as a faculty advisor for a student group
- Participate in curriculum and program development and keep content current
- Serve on theses/directed project committees
- Engage and conduct a consistent program of scholarly and/or creative activities leading to publications and presentations
- Actively participate in committee responsibilities at the program, department, college, and university levels
- Actively participate on the advisory board for the program, partner institutions, and/or discipline related community or professional organizations
Benefits
- Information on the excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here: CSU Employee Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
