The California State University
Assistant Professor of Child and Family Studies
The California State University, Long Beach, California, us, 90899
Assistant Professor of Child and Family Studies
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Job no:
550259 Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location:
Long Beach Categories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Family/Consumer Sciences
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023, joining a distinctive group of colleges and universities recognized for commitment to Latine/x student success. CSULB is committed to serving diverse students and has established and actively supports the Black Excellence Collegium and the El Concilio for Latinx Success at the Beach, promoting Black excellence and advancing Latinx student success. The President’s Equity & Change Commission is dedicated to achieving inclusive excellence in our community and culture and throughout the university. CSULB’s Beach 2030 University Action Plans prioritize engaging all students, expanding access to higher education, promoting intellectual achievement, building community, and cultivating resilience.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Child Development, Family Science, Human Development, or a closely related field; at least one graduate degree in a related discipline. Degree must be completed or officially notified by August 1 2026.
Demonstrated subject‑matter expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Interdisciplinary work with children and families (e.g., collaborations across education, healthcare, social work, or legal systems to support child and family well‑being)
Applied child development work with children or adolescents and their families in educational, clinical, or community‑based settings
Family science and community‑based interventions (e.g., family dynamics, stress and coping, community engagement, child and family lifespan development)
Diversity, global, and cross‑cultural perspectives on children and families (e.g., multicultural families, international family studies, global childhoods)
Research and applied community‑based child and family services (e.g., program evaluation, applied research methodologies, community‑based partnerships)
Issues of child and family law or policy (e.g., public policy, legal frameworks, advocacy, or social services impacting children and families)
Demonstrated potential for effectiveness in teaching at the undergraduate level.
Demonstrated potential for research, scholarly, and creative activities in child development and family science or a closely related field, resulting in publications.
Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first‑generation students.
Preferred Qualifications
Interest in interdisciplinary collaborations in research, teaching, or service.
Interest in working with children and/or families in community‑based or applied settings.
Familiarity with national and state‑level standards related to children and/or families.
Experience using instructional technology to enhance teaching and learning.
Experience mentoring students in research and/or professional development.
Experience in program and curriculum development related to child and family studies.
Evidence of a productive program of research in child development and family science, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated success in securing internal or external funding.
Experience in conducting and/or teaching research methods, study design, and data analysis relevant to child development and family science.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching or conducting research using inclusive, community‑based, or culturally responsive methods.
Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body.
Demonstrated commitment to supporting students with marginalized identities through mentorship, research, or inclusive pedagogies.
Duties
Teach courses in child and family development within contexts such as personal relationships, stress and coping, global perspectives, community settings, parenting, public policy, interdisciplinary collaboration, or research. Additional responsibilities include internship supervision (mode of instruction may include in‑person, hybrid, online, or any combination).
Advise and mentor students in the child and family studies program, with attention to supporting diverse academic and professional pathways.
Participate in curriculum and program development and maintenance.
Maintain a consistent program of research, scholarship, or creative activities leading to peer‑reviewed publications, community‐based outputs, and/or conference presentations.
Actively engage in professional organizations related to child development and family science.
Serve on program, department, college, and university committees.
Contribute to community partnerships, service‑learning initiatives, and/or policy‑related engagement.
How to Apply – Required Documentation
A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single‑spaced). For further information, visit Student Success Guidelines.
Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications.
Curriculum Vitae.
Names and contact information for three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you reach the semi‑finalist stage).
Copy of transcript of graduate degree in Child Development, Family Science, or a closely related discipline.
Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript (e‑transcript preferred, if available).
How to Apply Click Apply Now to complete the CSULB online application.
Contact Information Virginia Gray, Ph.D., RDN, Professor and Chair Department of Family and Consumer Sciences California State University, Long Beach 1250 Bellflower Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90840
Matthew Jaurequi, Ph.D., LMFT, CFLE, Assistant Professor Department of Family and Consumer Sciences California State University, Long Beach 1250 Bellflower Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90840
Employment Requirements A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with the most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21 2017 as a condition of employment.
Equal Opportunity Statement All university program and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy, as well as state and federal law, CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
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Job no:
550259 Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location:
Long Beach Categories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Family/Consumer Sciences
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023, joining a distinctive group of colleges and universities recognized for commitment to Latine/x student success. CSULB is committed to serving diverse students and has established and actively supports the Black Excellence Collegium and the El Concilio for Latinx Success at the Beach, promoting Black excellence and advancing Latinx student success. The President’s Equity & Change Commission is dedicated to achieving inclusive excellence in our community and culture and throughout the university. CSULB’s Beach 2030 University Action Plans prioritize engaging all students, expanding access to higher education, promoting intellectual achievement, building community, and cultivating resilience.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Child Development, Family Science, Human Development, or a closely related field; at least one graduate degree in a related discipline. Degree must be completed or officially notified by August 1 2026.
Demonstrated subject‑matter expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Interdisciplinary work with children and families (e.g., collaborations across education, healthcare, social work, or legal systems to support child and family well‑being)
Applied child development work with children or adolescents and their families in educational, clinical, or community‑based settings
Family science and community‑based interventions (e.g., family dynamics, stress and coping, community engagement, child and family lifespan development)
Diversity, global, and cross‑cultural perspectives on children and families (e.g., multicultural families, international family studies, global childhoods)
Research and applied community‑based child and family services (e.g., program evaluation, applied research methodologies, community‑based partnerships)
Issues of child and family law or policy (e.g., public policy, legal frameworks, advocacy, or social services impacting children and families)
Demonstrated potential for effectiveness in teaching at the undergraduate level.
Demonstrated potential for research, scholarly, and creative activities in child development and family science or a closely related field, resulting in publications.
Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first‑generation students.
Preferred Qualifications
Interest in interdisciplinary collaborations in research, teaching, or service.
Interest in working with children and/or families in community‑based or applied settings.
Familiarity with national and state‑level standards related to children and/or families.
Experience using instructional technology to enhance teaching and learning.
Experience mentoring students in research and/or professional development.
Experience in program and curriculum development related to child and family studies.
Evidence of a productive program of research in child development and family science, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated success in securing internal or external funding.
Experience in conducting and/or teaching research methods, study design, and data analysis relevant to child development and family science.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching or conducting research using inclusive, community‑based, or culturally responsive methods.
Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body.
Demonstrated commitment to supporting students with marginalized identities through mentorship, research, or inclusive pedagogies.
Duties
Teach courses in child and family development within contexts such as personal relationships, stress and coping, global perspectives, community settings, parenting, public policy, interdisciplinary collaboration, or research. Additional responsibilities include internship supervision (mode of instruction may include in‑person, hybrid, online, or any combination).
Advise and mentor students in the child and family studies program, with attention to supporting diverse academic and professional pathways.
Participate in curriculum and program development and maintenance.
Maintain a consistent program of research, scholarship, or creative activities leading to peer‑reviewed publications, community‐based outputs, and/or conference presentations.
Actively engage in professional organizations related to child development and family science.
Serve on program, department, college, and university committees.
Contribute to community partnerships, service‑learning initiatives, and/or policy‑related engagement.
How to Apply – Required Documentation
A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single‑spaced). For further information, visit Student Success Guidelines.
Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications.
Curriculum Vitae.
Names and contact information for three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you reach the semi‑finalist stage).
Copy of transcript of graduate degree in Child Development, Family Science, or a closely related discipline.
Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript (e‑transcript preferred, if available).
How to Apply Click Apply Now to complete the CSULB online application.
Contact Information Virginia Gray, Ph.D., RDN, Professor and Chair Department of Family and Consumer Sciences California State University, Long Beach 1250 Bellflower Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90840
Matthew Jaurequi, Ph.D., LMFT, CFLE, Assistant Professor Department of Family and Consumer Sciences California State University, Long Beach 1250 Bellflower Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90840
Employment Requirements A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with the most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21 2017 as a condition of employment.
Equal Opportunity Statement All university program and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy, as well as state and federal law, CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
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