Assistant Professor - Substance Use and Biobehavioral Health

Utah State University•Logan, UT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Utah State University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in substance use and addiction care from biobehavioral perspectives, such as social determinants of health, intervention and prevention science, and behavioral neuroscience. The successful candidate will have a strong record of scholarship examining substance use or addiction care in the context of human development and/or family relations. Preference is given to candidates whose research addresses social and contextual factors associated with health-related outcomes and behaviors, including substance use and misuse and substance use disorders and their care. The position is based on USU’s main campus in Logan, Utah, and is not eligible for remote work. It is a nine-month academic-year appointment anticipated to begin in August 2027. The successful candidate will conduct and disseminate research, generate external funding, teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, mentor doctoral students, and contribute service to the department, college, university, and profession. The department offers an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment and opportunities to help shape research collaborations, academic programs, and training initiatives.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies, Biobehavioral Health, or a related field.
Evidence of excellence in the ability to conduct and disseminate impactful research on substance use and health-related outcomes.
Evidence of the ability or potential to effectively teach and mentor students.
Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work well in a team setting.

Nice To Haves

A research program that complements existing departmental expertise and fosters collaborations across individual, relational, community, and/or public health domains throughout the college.
A translational research program bridging basic and applied areas of substance use, addictions, and care.
Interest and ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in substance use and care in context, social determinants of health, intervention and health promotion, or prevention science.
Demonstrated potential to engage undergraduate and graduate students in research, professional, clinical, community-engaged, or other experiential opportunities that support their academic and career development.

Responsibilities

Conduct and disseminate research, including establishing a research program and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
Generate external funding to support the research program through government institutions, private foundations, or regional and local agencies.
Teach graduate and/or undergraduate classes within areas of expertise and specialization or department needs, including classroom instruction and potentially applied supervision.
Mentor doctoral students in HDFS, including chairing dissertation committees, directing a research lab involving graduate students, and supporting students’ progress toward graduation.
Contribute service to the department, college, university, and profession.