Tenure-Track Child Development Scholar

NDSU - College of Health and Human Sciences; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

North Dakota State University’s Department of Human Development and Family Science invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track assistant professor with a focus area in child development to begin in August 2027. Salary depends on qualifications and experience.

Start-up funds and opportunities for a graduate assistantship are included. The position emphasizes research, teaching and outreach; responsibilities include courses in child development, mentoring students, and service activities

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree in child development, developmental science, developmental psychology or closely related field.
• Active, ongoing research program focusing on child development is expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses (two courses per semester).
• Advise undergraduates and mentor graduate students.
• Engage in outreach and professional service activities.
• Contribute to department governance and foster collaboration within the university/community.

Skills

Research independence

Oral & written comms

Collaboration

Teaching ability

Education

Doctorate in child development / related field

Active child development research program

Job description

North Dakota State University’s Department of Human Development and Family Science invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track assistant professor with a focus area in child development to begin in August 2027. Salary depends on qualifications and experience.

Start-up funds and opportunities for a graduate assistantship are included. The position emphasizes research, teaching and outreach; responsibilities include courses in child development, mentoring students, and service activities