Tenure-Track Professor: Consumer Affairs & Teaching

CSULB; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

CSULB seeks an Assistant Professor of Consumer Affairs in the College of Health & Human Services, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, to join as tenure-track faculty in Long Beach. The appointment begins Fall 2027 and requires a Ph.D. or Ed.D.

by Aug 1, 2027. Responsibilities include teaching courses such as personal and financial management, mentoring students, advising student groups, developing curriculum, and engaging in scholarly activity.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Consumer Affairs, Business, Economics, Family and Consumer Sciences, or closely related field by Aug 1, 2027
• Specialization in consumer affairs or related fields
• Demonstrated knowledge or work experience in Family and Consumer Sciences
• Demonstrated potential for college teaching
• Demonstrated potential to develop a productive line of research
• Active participation in professional organizations related to the profession

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 internships.
• 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 levels
• Engage with advisory boards for program or partners

Skills

Teaching potential

Research potential

Diversity commitment

Professional organizations

Education

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Consumer Affairs, Business, Economics, Family and Consumer Sciences, or closely related field

Graduate degree in consumer affairs related field

Job description

CSULB seeks an Assistant Professor of Consumer Affairs in the College of Health & Human Services, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, to join as tenure-track faculty in Long Beach. The appointment begins Fall 2027 and requires a Ph.D. or Ed.D.

by Aug 1, 2027. Responsibilities include teaching courses such as personal and financial management, mentoring students, advising student groups, developing curriculum, and engaging in scholarly activity.