Assistant Teaching Professor, Human Development and Family Relations Program

University of Colorado•Denver, CO

2d•$78,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We’re the state’s premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top ranked bachelors, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners—at any stage of their life and career—for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu. The School of Education & Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver is a statewide and national leader for educational quality, access and equity across the education lifespan, from birth through higher education. Members of the school community have been informing policy and practice while addressing the most important challenges faced by individuals, schools, and communities for more than 50 years. We prepare inclusive educational, community, family, and mental health practitioners, scholars, and leaders dedicated to championing change that leads to well-being, opportunity, and life-long learning in the diverse urban, rural, and global communities that we serve. Our Inclusive Excellence Plan reflects our efforts to ensure that those we serve have access to an excellent education through inclusive practice and scholarship in a climate that is responsive to their needs. The school’s degree programs engage students in a strategic and interrelated combination of course work and internships in schools, agencies, and community-based organizations. The school offers three doctoral level programs, an educational specialist degree, 13 master's degrees in multiple program areas, and two undergraduate degrees, along with many licenses, endorsements and certificates. The undergraduate and graduate programs prepare and inspire education and mental health leaders to have a profound impact on fostering opportunity achievement, and success across rural, urban, and diverse communities. Programs are designed to be highly impactful for working professionals and distance learners with evening, online and hybrid class options. Community-engaged and global partnerships are the heartbeat of SEHD. Innovative initiatives co-constructed with school districts, community colleges, and service organizations draw upon personnel strengths in education, human well-being, and equity-centered and community-focused research. These partnerships foster and celebrate diverse community voices, relevant student learning opportunities that build careers, positive outcomes for partner institutions, and outstanding research publications cited around the world. In 2024, SEHD was recognized as the number one graduate online education program in Colorado and among the top graduate education programs in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report. The School of Education & Human Development's strategic plan outlines its commitment to academic excellence, inclusive practices, and community engagement. It emphasizes fostering innovation in teaching, research, and service to meet the evolving needs of students and society. To read the full statement, click here: https://education.ucdenver.edu/about-us/strategic-plan

Requirements

A doctorate in Human Development and Family Science, a Family Science/Relations concentration, or a PhD/Doctorate in Social and Behavioral Sciences including Education, Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology and Ethnic Studies with a background in family context.
ABD (All but Dissertation) individuals will be considered if doctoral program is completed by August 1st, 2026. If program is not completed individuals will assume the position of Instructor and must complete doctorate program by January 1st, 2027.
An academic background with an emphasis in family relations and family science with diverse family systems diversity across the ecological life span.
Must have taught 3 years minimum family relations/ science and human development courses.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated advance competencies in teaching family relations, family science and human development with over 3 years in teaching across two or more of these areas.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in family relations and family science with diverse family systems across the ecological life span.
Demonstrated experience or potential to teach family and personal finance or community experience in this area.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in teaching family relations, family science and human development in all courses.
Eligible or potential to qualify for certification in Family Life Education (CFLE).

Responsibilities

Teaching in person, hybrid, and online undergraduate and graduate courses in the Human Development and Family Relations (HDFR) program. The teaching load for this position is seven courses per academic year.
Participate in faculty meetings and initiatives; provide service in the HDFR program and in the School of Education and Human Development.
Participate in curriculum development, program planning, and evaluation at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Participate in recruitment and retention initiatives in the HDFR program and in the School of Education and Human Development.
Must be able to be on campus 3 days a week to participate in intentional advising and mentoring of full time and part-time first year and transfer students to support retention. This individual must be on campus to help create a student-centered environment for all HDFR majors, minors and Core Curriculum general education students who are enrolled in HDFR courses.
Develop and maintain a basic research agenda related to family science and human development in balance with expectations as a teaching professor.

Benefits

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

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