Penn State University Park
Open Rank Professor Tenure Track Position in Caring & Compassion
Penn State University Park, State College, Pennsylvania, United States
Open Rank Professor Tenure Track Position in Caring & Compassion
POSITION SPECIFICS The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS), in the College of Health and Human Development, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Human Development and Family Studies. We seek a scholar whose work meaningfully advances the science and practice of caring, compassion, and human flourishing, particularly in child development and education-based intervention. The successful candidate will contribute to and benefit from Penn State's interdisciplinary research on prevention, positive youth development and developmental science. We are particularly interested in applicants whose scholarship focuses on intervention or implementation efforts that promote caring, compassion, social-emotional and human flourishing supports for children and youth in educational or early childhood settings. Candidates tenured at their current institution will be considered for tenure on entry. A successful Associate or Full Professor candidate is anticipated to assume the
Bennett Pierce Endowed Professorship of Caring and Compassion . The professorship is supported by a gift from Edna Bennett Pierce & Bud Pierce and is embedded within an interdisciplinary environment committed to improving lives through prevention and human connection. Endowed professorships are reviewed every five years, with productive candidates expected to continue their appointments. Responsibilities: Develop and sustain an internationally recognized, externally funded research program Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentorship Advance scholarship and practice in compassion, caring, or flourishing in childhood, youth, and family systems Collaborate with the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center and university-wide institutes focused on child and family wellbeing Provide leadership in integrating contemplative science and human flourishing into education, prevention, and policy contexts Ideal candidates will demonstrate: A strong record of externally funded research, including NIH or foundation-supported intervention work Research that integrates compassion, empathy, caring relationships, or related constructs Expertise in child or adolescent development, particularly in contexts of education, early childhood, and/or parenting-based intervention Interest in translational or applied scholarship that bridges science and practice A commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and building community Qualifications: Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in human development, family science, psychology, education, public health, prevention science, or a related field A record of excellence in research, teaching, and service appropriate to rank Appointment with tenure requires qualifications consistent with the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at Penn State Evidence of (or potential for) leadership in prevention/intervention science and scholarly contributions to compassion-related work Departmental and Institutional Context: Penn State's HDFS is renowned for strong research and graduate/undergraduate programs in individual development, family science, prevention/intervention, and developmental methods. The department is collaborative and interdisciplinary, with opportunities to work with research methodologists skilled in prevention/intervention trial design, administrative/intensive longitudinal data analysis, and within-person/within-family methods that analyze daily interactions. Collaborative opportunities exist across the College, and with Penn State centers and institutes including the Social Science Research Institute, the Child Study Center, the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, the Population Research Institute, the College of Education, and the College of Medicine. How to Apply: Applications should be submitted online and include the following materials: A cover letter describing fit for the position Curriculum vitae Statement of research interests (2-3 pages) Statement of teaching philosophy and experiences (1-2 pages) Names and contact information for three professional references Up to three representative publications or preprints For more information, contact the search chair, Dr. Max Crowley, at the provided email address. Review of applications will begin October 2025 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Background Checks/Clearances Employment will require successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies. Benefits Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, and a generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible dependents. Apply online at the university careers page. EEO is the Law Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact the university. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to equity and belonging and values inclusion in teaching, research, and service.
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POSITION SPECIFICS The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS), in the College of Health and Human Development, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Human Development and Family Studies. We seek a scholar whose work meaningfully advances the science and practice of caring, compassion, and human flourishing, particularly in child development and education-based intervention. The successful candidate will contribute to and benefit from Penn State's interdisciplinary research on prevention, positive youth development and developmental science. We are particularly interested in applicants whose scholarship focuses on intervention or implementation efforts that promote caring, compassion, social-emotional and human flourishing supports for children and youth in educational or early childhood settings. Candidates tenured at their current institution will be considered for tenure on entry. A successful Associate or Full Professor candidate is anticipated to assume the
Bennett Pierce Endowed Professorship of Caring and Compassion . The professorship is supported by a gift from Edna Bennett Pierce & Bud Pierce and is embedded within an interdisciplinary environment committed to improving lives through prevention and human connection. Endowed professorships are reviewed every five years, with productive candidates expected to continue their appointments. Responsibilities: Develop and sustain an internationally recognized, externally funded research program Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentorship Advance scholarship and practice in compassion, caring, or flourishing in childhood, youth, and family systems Collaborate with the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center and university-wide institutes focused on child and family wellbeing Provide leadership in integrating contemplative science and human flourishing into education, prevention, and policy contexts Ideal candidates will demonstrate: A strong record of externally funded research, including NIH or foundation-supported intervention work Research that integrates compassion, empathy, caring relationships, or related constructs Expertise in child or adolescent development, particularly in contexts of education, early childhood, and/or parenting-based intervention Interest in translational or applied scholarship that bridges science and practice A commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and building community Qualifications: Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in human development, family science, psychology, education, public health, prevention science, or a related field A record of excellence in research, teaching, and service appropriate to rank Appointment with tenure requires qualifications consistent with the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at Penn State Evidence of (or potential for) leadership in prevention/intervention science and scholarly contributions to compassion-related work Departmental and Institutional Context: Penn State's HDFS is renowned for strong research and graduate/undergraduate programs in individual development, family science, prevention/intervention, and developmental methods. The department is collaborative and interdisciplinary, with opportunities to work with research methodologists skilled in prevention/intervention trial design, administrative/intensive longitudinal data analysis, and within-person/within-family methods that analyze daily interactions. Collaborative opportunities exist across the College, and with Penn State centers and institutes including the Social Science Research Institute, the Child Study Center, the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, the Population Research Institute, the College of Education, and the College of Medicine. How to Apply: Applications should be submitted online and include the following materials: A cover letter describing fit for the position Curriculum vitae Statement of research interests (2-3 pages) Statement of teaching philosophy and experiences (1-2 pages) Names and contact information for three professional references Up to three representative publications or preprints For more information, contact the search chair, Dr. Max Crowley, at the provided email address. Review of applications will begin October 2025 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Background Checks/Clearances Employment will require successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies. Benefits Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, and a generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible dependents. Apply online at the university careers page. EEO is the Law Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact the university. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to equity and belonging and values inclusion in teaching, research, and service.
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