Assistant Professor of Human Development (Environmental Justice)
About The Position
Position : Assistant Professor of Human Development (Environmental Justice) Effective Date: August 17, 2026 (Fall Semester) Salary Range: The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is $74,652 to $158,688/year; $6,221 to $13,224/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $86,004 to $90,000 per year; $7,167 to $7,500/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Deadline : Review of applications to begin October 31, 2025. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled). California State University, Long Beach ( CSULB ) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023, joining a distinctive group of colleges and universities who have been recognized for its commitment to Latine/x student success. CSULB is committed to serving diverse students and has established and actively supports the Black Excellence Collegium, dedicated to promoting Black excellence and advancing Black Student Success, and El Concilio for Latinx Success at the Beach, whose mission is to build capacity and promote inclusive servingness across initiatives and efforts for the benefit of all students. The President’s Equity and Change Commission is dedicated to achieving inclusive excellence in our community and culture and throughout the university. CSULB’s Beach 2030 University Action Plans prioritize engaging all students; expanding access to higher education; promoting intellectual achievement; building community; and cultivating resilience. College of Liberal Arts Department of Human Development
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Human Development or related disciplines (e.g., Anthropology, Black Studies, Ethnic Studies, Education, Environmental Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, Women’s Studies).
- Degree at time of application or official notification of the completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2026.
- Demonstrated record of or potential for research and teaching on environmental justice issues focused on individuals and communities that have been disproportionately impacted by climate change (i.e., racially minoritized communities, urban communities, communities in the Global South, etc.)
- Demonstrated effectiveness in or potential for teaching undergraduate courses related to child and adolescent development
- Record of or demonstrated potential for successful research and publications in areas relevant to the department mission
- Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students
- Specific area of expertise in research and teaching should focus on topic areas relevant to: Environmental racism, stress, and/or disparities in environmental exposure and early or lifelong health outcomes Health equity and environmental justice Climate change and developmental health inequities Community-based interventions for environmental justice and developmental outcomes Community trauma from environmental disasters and generational health Women, children, and families and environmental discrimination Food deserts, nutrition, and cognitive development Environmental justice, food security, and chronic health conditions Urban green spaces, social development, and mental well-being Psychological effects of climate change Inequitable recovery after climate crises and natural disasters Fair and reparative distribution of environmental resources Equitable land distribution and reform Environmental policy, lawsuits, activism, and human outcomes Health crises, disparities, and inequalities across the lifespan Environmental impacts of war and militarism on human development Intersections between emerging technologies (e.g., Artificial Intelligence), climate change, and environmental justice Disability justice and environmental in/accessibility Migration, displacement, and developmental outcomes due to environmental degradation Indigenous land rights, sovereignty, and intergenerational development Youth climate activism, identity, and civic development Intergenerational transmission of resilience and adaptation in climate-affected communities Eco-anxiety and developmental impacts in children and adolescents
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated orientation to teaching and research that aligns with the Human Development Department’s mission and vision toward enacting dignified futures for all and commitment to social justice
- Demonstrated effectiveness or potential to teach specialized courses on child and adolescent development within the context of diverse contexts
- Demonstrated effectiveness or potential to teach courses from an interdisciplinary perspective
- Demonstrated effectiveness or potential to teach in a range of modes of Instruction, including in-person, hybrid, online
- Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching quantitative or qualitative research methods
- Expertise in research focusing on infancy, childhood, adolescence and/or early adulthood within diverse contexts
- Demonstrated ability in and/or commitment to student mentorship
- Demonstrated potential to contribute cultural competency in working with the diverse students, faculty, and staff at CSULB and the greater Long Beach community through teaching, research and service as appropriate to the position
- Evidence of or potential for department, college, university, and community service
- 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
Responsibilities
- Teach courses in Human Development and/or appropriate area(s) (Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.)
- Supervise undergraduate students in research and internship fieldwork
- Develop and engage in research leading to publications
- Participate in service to department, college, university and community
Benefits
- Information on 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
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
