The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies (two positions)
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina, us, 27497
Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies (two positions)
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies invites applications for two 9‑month tenure‑track appointments at the Assistant Professor level, starting August 2026. We seek dynamic and collegial scholars with demonstrated potential for research productivity, high‑quality teaching, and intentional service. Candidates should articulate a clear research program and the potential to secure external funding. All applicants should have a clear commitment to teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and be able to provide rich research experiences for students.
Responsibilities
Maintain an active and productive research program.
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
Seek external research funding.
Provide professional and institutional service.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral degree in Human Development and Family Studies or a closely related field such as Psychology, Sociology, Education, Biobehavioral Health, or Public Health.
Evidence of competence in college instruction.
Record of scholarly publication and competence in related research methodology.
Strong potential to obtain external funding for research.
Preferred Qualifications
Record of scholarly publication representing a clear research portfolio.
Evidence of success in applying for or securing research funding.
Strong methodological expertise.
Demonstrated skills in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Evidence of mentoring in support of student success, including students of diverse backgrounds (e.g., racial, socioeconomic, first‑generation, cultural).
The potential to collaborate with colleagues around departmental teaching, mentoring, and research activities.
Application Instructions Review of applications will begin November 14, 2025, and will remain open until the positions are filled. Candidates should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and contact information for three letters of reference. The recruitment range is commensurate with experience. Full‑time equivalent: 100%; appointment type: permanent; duration: 9 months per year.
Job Open Date: 10/13/2025. Application Deadline: Open until filled.
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Responsibilities
Maintain an active and productive research program.
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
Seek external research funding.
Provide professional and institutional service.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral degree in Human Development and Family Studies or a closely related field such as Psychology, Sociology, Education, Biobehavioral Health, or Public Health.
Evidence of competence in college instruction.
Record of scholarly publication and competence in related research methodology.
Strong potential to obtain external funding for research.
Preferred Qualifications
Record of scholarly publication representing a clear research portfolio.
Evidence of success in applying for or securing research funding.
Strong methodological expertise.
Demonstrated skills in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Evidence of mentoring in support of student success, including students of diverse backgrounds (e.g., racial, socioeconomic, first‑generation, cultural).
The potential to collaborate with colleagues around departmental teaching, mentoring, and research activities.
Application Instructions Review of applications will begin November 14, 2025, and will remain open until the positions are filled. Candidates should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and contact information for three letters of reference. The recruitment range is commensurate with experience. Full‑time equivalent: 100%; appointment type: permanent; duration: 9 months per year.
Job Open Date: 10/13/2025. Application Deadline: Open until filled.
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