Tenure-Track Professor, Consumer Affairs & Advocacy

The California State University; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Consumer Affairs in the College of Health & Human Services.

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences seeks candidates who can teach courses across personal finance, housing, family resource management, and related fields; mentor students; and contribute to curriculum development while pursuing an active research agenda.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Consumer Affairs, Business, Economics, Family and Consumer Sciences, or related field with doctoral completion by Aug 1 2027.
• Specialization in consumer affairs, consumer protection, personal finance, consumer advocacy, housing issues, or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge/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.
• Commitment to working with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in personal and financial management, consumer life skills, housing in a global perspective, and related fields.
• 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/creative activities leading to publications and presentations.
• Participate in committee responsibilities at program, department, college, and university levels.
• Engage with advisory boards for the program and partner institutions.

Education

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Consumer Affairs, Business, Economics, Family and Consumer Sciences, or related field with doctoral completion by Aug 1 2027

Specialization in consumer affairs, consumer protection, personal finance, consumer advocacy, housing issues, or related field

Demonstrated knowledge/work experience in Family and Consumer Sciences

Demonstrated potential for teaching at the college level

Demonstrated potential to develop a productive research program

Active participation in professional organizations

Commitment to diverse student populations

Job description

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Consumer Affairs in the College of Health & Human Services.

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences seeks candidates who can teach courses across personal finance, housing, family resource management, and related fields; mentor students; and contribute to curriculum development while pursuing an active research agenda.