University of Delaware Hiring for Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Family Science and Social Justice at Delaware, United States Full Time

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Job No: 499367
Work Type: Faculty
Location: Newark
Categories: Human Development & Family Studies, Full
Time

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CEHD)

DEPARTMENT: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCES

POSITION: TENURE-TRACK, RANK OPEN WITH A SPECIALIZATION IN
FAMILY SCIENCE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

LOCATION: NEWARK, DE

The Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at the
University of Delaware seeks a candidate with expertise in family
science, social justice, children and families at-promise,
marginalized communities, and/or community engagement to serve as a
full-time tenure-track faculty member at the assistant, associate,
or full professor level. We are particularly interested in
applicants who are prepared to collaborate with our current faculty
in the areas of social determinants of health, human services,
and/or early care and education. The ideal candidate also will have
a solid commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; a social
justice perspective; an interest in working in an interdisciplinary
academic environment; a proven scholarly record; and a strong
record of, and/or plans to, secure external funding.

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Applicants with a Ph.D.
from varied academic backgrounds and disciplines, including human
development and family sciences, public health, psychology,
sociology, social work, education, criminology, or a related field
will be considered. Extensive training and/or experience in family
science and a good working knowledge of the application of family
and developmental models and theories, is required. Applicants who
study structural inequality, critical approaches, children and
families of varying abilities and capacities, with social and
policy factors are of considerable interest, as are scholars with
expertise in qualitative and mixed methods. Applicants must have a
strong scholarly record, experience working as a member of
interdisciplinary teams, and teaching and mentorship experience, as
well as demonstrated promise in attracting external funding.
Teaching opportunities will be in the bachelor’s, master’s, and
doctoral programs in the Department of Human Development and Family
Sciences. The start date of the position is September 1,
2023.

THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN
DEVELOPMENT (CEHD), AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND
FAMILY SCIENCES

University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development
(CEHD), defined by its commitment to serve children, youth and
families across educational, community and family settings,
comprises two academic units, the School of Education (SOE) and the
Department of Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS), as well
as several centers for education, research and service. In all
areas of teaching, research and service, diversity, equity and
inclusion serve as core values and guiding principles in CEHD’s
mission to prepare students to educate, serve and lead in diverse
schools and communities.

With undergraduate and graduate programs in teacher preparation,
educational leadership, education, human services, human relations
administration and more, CEHD offers academic programs that
integrate classwork with enriching field experiences and research
apprenticeships to prepare students to address the most pressing
educational and human development challenges of our time. Committed
to the development of nearly 1,000 undergraduate and graduate
students, more than 100 full-time and jointly appointed faculty
members guide students to become educators, researchers, advocates
and leaders in their fields, locally in Delaware and around the
globe. CEHD remains especially committed to serving
first-generation college students and those from underrepresented
backgrounds.

In partnership with local, regional and national organizations,
CEHD identifies critical, real-world problems in educational,
community and family settings, especially within historically
disadvantaged communities, and provides evidence-based solutions
through ground-breaking and timely research that advances theory
while informing practice. CEHD faculty contribute research to many
areas within education and human development, including early
childhood, education and social policy, education leadership and
administration, equity and diversity, disability and inclusion,
family policy and services, the learning sciences, literacy and
language, social determinants of health, social emotional
development, STEM education, and teacher preparation and
professional development.

Numerous foundations and federal agencies support CEHD research,
including the Institute of Education Sciences, the National Science
Foundation and the National Institutes of Health, among others.
Since 2019, faculty have garnered $26 million on average in
external funding, and the college ranks among the top nationally in
obtaining federal support for education and human development
research. CEHD faculty are recognized for their contributions to
national conversations about critical educational as well as human
development and family issues, lead organizations working to
address those issues, and provide a range of support to the
agencies at the front lines of improving educational and social
opportunities and outcomes.

Through 10 centers for research, education and public service, CEHD
faculty, staff and students develop and maintain partnerships with
schools, districts, social agencies and other community
organizations to deliver services crucial to the education and
human development of children, youth and families. CEHD centers
support schools and districts in accessing and using research,
deliver professional development for educators and leaders, support
community members with special education needs and disabilities and
provide instruction for children on a thriving children’s
campus.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

Founded in 1743, the University of Delaware (www.udel.edu) combines
tradition and innovation, offering students a rich heritage along
with the latest in instructional and research technology. Located
in scenic Newark, Delaware, within 2 hours of New York,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., the University is
one of the oldest land-grant institutions in the nation, one of 19
sea-grant institutions, and one of only 13 space-grant
institutions. With external funding exceeding $200 million, the
University ranks among the top 100 universities in federal R&D
support for science and engineering and has nationally recognized
research (Carnegie rated, very high research activity) along with a
Carnegie Community Engagement Certification. The University of
Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages
applications from minority group members and women.

APPLICATIONS

Review of applications begins November 1, 2022, and applications
will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should
include: (1) a 2-3 page (single spaced) cover letter describing
their qualifications for the position, including academic
preparation, scholarship, research accomplishments (including
external funding), and evidence of effective teaching and
mentoring; (2) a brief (no more than 1 page)
diversity/equity/inclusion statement discussing how the candidate’s
scholarship, teaching and/or service addresses issues of diversity,
equity and inclusion; (3) curriculum vitae; and (4) names of 3
references. Please do not send recommendation letters at this time;
we will request letters from semi-finalists. For inquiries, please
contact: Ruth Fleury-Steiner, Search Committee Chair,
[email protected]

Notice of Non-Discrimination, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative
Action
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on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity
or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital
status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment,
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scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the
Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and
University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits
unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual
violence.

Applications close:

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