Assistant Professor: Child & Adolescent Development

The California State University; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 6,200 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer research grants

Moving expenses

Start-up funds

Reduced teaching load

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Child and Adolescent Studies to begin Fall 2027. The position emphasizes undergraduate education, scholarly activity, and service, with attention to diversity and inclusion in teaching and research.

The department seeks candidates with strong training in developmental theory and a demonstrated potential for contributing to the university's mission, including engagement

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Developmental Psychology, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, Clinical Psychology, Education, Learning Sciences, or a closely related field prior to appointment.
• Strong foundation and training in developmental theory and research.
• Commitment to providing high-quality undergraduate education and ability to teach students from diverse backgrounds at the undergraduate level.
• Evidence of scholarship related to child development and a research agenda that advances the development, health, and well-being of children and/or families.
• Interest in preparing undergraduates to work effectively with children, adolescents, and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to balance teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Demonstrated potential for integrating technology into instruction.
• Commitment to working effectively with students from intersecting marginalized social groups.

Responsibilities

• Teach at the undergraduate level; engage in research and scholarship; and provide service to the university, college, department, profession, and community.
• Participate in department and campus-wide committees, maintain office hours, collaborate with colleagues, attend faculty meetings, and engage in traditional academic functions.
• Support tenure and promotion decisions through excellent teaching, peer-reviewed publications, and high-quality service.

Education

Doctorate in Developmental Psychology or related field

Job description

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Child and Adolescent Studies to begin Fall 2027. The position emphasizes undergraduate education, scholarly activity, and service, with attention to diversity and inclusion in teaching and research.

The department seeks candidates with strong training in developmental theory and a demonstrated potential for contributing to the university's mission, including engagement