Assistant Professor, Consumer Affairs & Policy

Utah State Extension; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Consumer Affairs in the College of Health and Human Services, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. The position commences August 17, 2027, for the Fall semester.

Salary ranges from $6,221 to $13,224 per month (12 payments/year), with an anticipated hiring range of $7,200 to $7,800 per month. Review of applications begins September 15, 2026; applications open until filled.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Consumer Affairs, Business, Economics, Family and Consumer Sciences, or closely related field with at least one graduate degree in a consumer affairs related field or official certification to complete the doctoral degree by August 1, 2027
• Specialization in consumer affairs, consumer protection, personal finance, consumer advocacy, housing issues, resource management, or closely related field
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or work experience in the Family and Consumer Sciences discipline or equivalent
• Demonstrated potential for successful teaching at the college level
• Demonstrated potential to develop and sustain a productive line of research
• Active participation in professional organizations related to the profession
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in personal and financial management, consumer life skills, housing in a global perspective, and related areas
• Mentor and advise students
• Participate as a faculty advisor for a student group
• Engage in curriculum and program development and keep content current
• Serve on theses/directed project committees
• Engage in scholarly and/or creative activities leading to publications and presentations
• Participate on committees at multiple levels
• Engage with advisory boards of the program and partners

Skills

Teaching ability

Diversity engagement

Professional involvement

Education

Ph.D./Ed.D. in Consumer Affairs or related field

Graduate degree in consumer affairs related field

Official certification to complete by Aug 1, 2027

Job description

California State University, Long Beach invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Consumer Affairs in the College of Health and Human Services, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. The position commences August 17, 2027, for the Fall semester.

Salary ranges from $6,221 to $13,224 per month (12 payments/year), with an anticipated hiring range of $7,200 to $7,800 per month. Review of applications begins September 15, 2026; applications open until filled.