Tenure-Track Professor: Substance Use & Biobehavioral Health

Utah State University; Kentucky; Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Utah State University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Substance Use and Biobehavioral Health within the Human Development & Family Studies department. The role emphasizes research on substance use within developmental and family contexts, with a focus on social determinants of health and prevention science.

The position is on the Logan, Utah campus, nine‑month academic year, starting August 2027. Review begins Nov 13, 2026. Apply with CV, cover letter, and up to three scholarly works.

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies, Biobehavioral Health, or related field.
• Evidence of excellence in conducting and disseminating impactful research on substance use and health‑related outcomes.
• Ability to teach and mentor students.
• Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication; ability to work in a team.

Aufgaben

• Conduct and disseminate research (establish a research program, publish in peer‑reviewed journals).
• Generate external funding to support your research program (federal agencies, private foundations, or regional/local entities).
• Teach graduate and/or undergraduate classes in areas of expertise or department needs.
• Mentor doctoral students and supervise research activities within a lab.
• Contribute service to the department, college, university, and profession.

Kenntnisse

Substance use research

Biobehavioral health

Grant writing

Teaching and mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ausbildung

PhD in Human Development and Family Studies

Jobbeschreibung

Utah State University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Substance Use and Biobehavioral Health within the Human Development & Family Studies department. The role emphasizes research on substance use within developmental and family contexts, with a focus on social determinants of health and prevention science.

The position is on the Logan, Utah campus, nine‑month academic year, starting August 2027. Review begins Nov 13, 2026. Apply with CV, cover letter, and up to three scholarly works.