Human Development Family Studies Adjunct - HDFS 258N

Penn State University • DuBois, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Penn State DuBois is seeking applications for a Part-Time Adjunct Lecturer of HDFS 258N - Intro to Cmas for the Fall 2026 Semester. HDFS 258N is an introduction to Child Maltreatment and Advocacy Studies. This course will focus on the identification, investigation, service, advocacy, prosecution, and prevention of child maltreatment, as well as the treatment of adverse health outcomes for children who have been maltreated. Specific topics include the causes, correlates, and consequences of child maltreatment, best practices for reporting and investigating an allegation of child maltreatment, evidence-based prevention and intervention programs, the Child Welfare System, and relevant legal issues (e.g., termination of parental rights, children's testimony in court, etc.). By definition, this course will detail issues related to the abuse and neglect of children. This material can be difficult to hear, view, and discuss. This course is a required course and a prerequisite for all advanced courses for a Minor in Child Maltreatment and Advocacy Studies. Applicants must be able to teach the course IN PERSON. A teaching demonstration may be required as part of the campus interview. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Counselor Education, Psychology, Human Development and Family Studies, or a related field.
• Ability to teach course IN PERSON.
• Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Responsibilities

• Teach HDFS 258N - Intro to Cmas course in person.
• Focus on the identification, investigation, service, advocacy, prosecution, and prevention of child maltreatment.
• Cover the treatment of adverse health outcomes for children who have been maltreated.
• Discuss causes, correlates, and consequences of child maltreatment.
• Explain best practices for reporting and investigating allegations of child maltreatment.
• Detail evidence-based prevention and intervention programs.
• Cover the Child Welfare System.
• Address relevant legal issues (e.g., termination of parental rights, children's testimony in court, etc.).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level