Department of Child, Adolescent, & Family Studies - Assistant Professor

California State University, San Bernardino•San Bernardino, CA

2d•$6,221 - $13,224•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Child, Adolescent, & Family Studies at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin August 2027. This position is for teacher-scholars whose research and teaching intersect family studies and child development. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in families with young children and the ability to teach courses in family studies, early childhood development, and early childhood education. Qualified candidates should possess expertise in family studies, specialize in early childhood development, and engage in scholarship and teaching that supports historically underrepresented groups, diversity, equity, and/or social justice. The department offers theoretical and practical application courses to prepare graduates for direct service careers, merge developmental knowledge with practical experience, and prepare students for graduate training. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and master's level courses (class sizes 30-200), demonstrate excellence in university teaching, and maintain an active research program involving students. Scholarly activities (publications, presentations) and the potential for securing external funding are expected.

Requirements

Ph.D. in child development, human development, developmental psychology, family studies, or a related field by the time of appointment.
Demonstrated expertise in family studies.
Ability to teach courses in family studies and early childhood development.
Demonstrated excellence in university teaching.
Active and viable research program.
Record, or emerging record, of scholarly activities (e.g., peer-reviewed publications and/or conference presentations).
Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population.
Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students across a wide range of disciplines.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in families with young children.
Ability to teach courses in family studies, early childhood development, and early childhood education.
Potential for securing external funding.
Research program with an applied focus.
Evidence of community-based professional activities.
Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation.
Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching and leadership experience at program level.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in family studies and early childhood development at both the undergraduate and master's levels.
Supervise, mentor, and involve undergraduate and graduate students in research.
Engage in scholarship and teaching supporting historically underrepresented groups, diversity, equity, and/or social justice.
Maintain an active and viable research program.
Demonstrate excellence in university teaching.
Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population.
Work effectively with faculty, staff, and students across a wide range of disciplines.