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FACULTY POSITION IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES
Department of Human Environmental Studies
College of Education and Human Services
Central Michigan University

Position Description:

Full-time, Assistant Professor (temporary position) in Human Development and Family Studies beginning August 21, 2008.  This is a one-year appointment, with the possibility of the position being renewed and/or becoming a tenure-track line.  Primary responsibilities will be the instruction of undergraduate courses in infancy, early childhood and lifespan development. Additional duties include advising students.

Qualifications:

            Required:

            *Doctorate required, or ABD with degree awarded by August 2008 with at least
              one degree in child development, human development, family studies or related discipline;
            *Competence in subject matter as evidenced by relevant course work;
            *Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the university level;
            *Affiliation with relevant professional organizations;
            *Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

             Preferred:

            *Relevant professional experience working with children and families;
            *Evidence of potential for successful research and scholarly activities;
            *Demonstrated commitment to diversity.

Related Information:

Central Michigan University seeks a qualified professional to join an energetic team. Established in 1892, 

Central Michigan University has an enrollment of 27,000 students, including approximately 20,000 students on the university's main campus.  Classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a doctoral research university, CMU is recognized for strong undergraduate education and a range of focused graduate and research programs. CMU is a student focused university with opportunities for leadership, internships, and off-campus volunteer programs.  Mount Pleasant is an expanding mid-Michigan community of approximately 25,000 permanent residents. 

The Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) area includes 21 faculty positions, 14 of which are tenured and tenure-track, serving over 1900 majors and minors. We offer academic programs in Child Development, Family Studies (including two teacher certification programs), Gerontology, Human Development, and Family Life and Human Sexuality.  HDFS also offers an MA in Human Development and Family Studies and a Gerontology Graduate Certificate. 

HDFS includes the Human Growth and Development Laboratory (HGDL), an early childhood setting serving approximately 90 children and their families in several programs such as Head Start, Michigan School Readiness Programs, and a tuition-based preschool.  The HGDL serves as a research and training site for faculty and students. 

HDFS is located in the Department of Human Environmental Studies (HEV) which has 27 full-time tenure-track positions and serves approximately 3,000 majors and minors.  HEV is one of five departments within the College of Education and Human Services.

Please visit our website at www.ehs.cmich.edu/hev/  for more information about our curriculum, student and faculty accomplishments, and about Central Michigan University .

Application Procedures:

Screening for all applications will begin on March 10, 2008, and will continue until filled. Applicants should submit the following:

• Letter of Application

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

• Current Vita

• Official Transcripts

• Three Letters of Recommendation

Please send application materials to:

Human Development and Family Studies Search Committee
Department of Human Environmental Studies
205 Wightman Hall
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant , MI 48859
Phone: (989) 774-3218
Fax:  (989) 774-2435

CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity within its community (see http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo/).  Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. 

 

 

 

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