Dynamic Assistant Professor – Consumer Affairs

California State University, Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 6,221 - 13,224; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Consumer Affairs in the College of Health and Human Services. The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences seeks candidates with a Ph.D./Ed.D.

in related fields and a record of teaching potential and scholarly activity. The role involves teaching a range of courses, mentoring students, and contributing to program development and service.

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, family and consumer resource management, consumer dynamics, consumer protection, and internship.
• Mentor and advise students
• Participate as a faculty advisor for a student group
• Participate 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 in committee responsibilities at multiple university levels
• Engage with advisory boards for the program and partner institutions

Skills

PhD requirements & certifications

Teaching potential

Research productivity

Professional organizations

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Ph.D./Ed.D. in Consumer Affairs

Doctoral degree by Aug 1, 2027

Job description

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Consumer Affairs in the College of Health and Human Services. The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences seeks candidates with a Ph.D./Ed.D.

in related fields and a record of teaching potential and scholarly activity. The role involves teaching a range of courses, mentoring students, and contributing to program development and service.