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The California State University

Assistant Professor in Child and Family Development with Gender & Sexuality Spec

The California State University, San Diego, California, United States, 92189


Assistant Professor in Child and Family Development with Gender & Sexuality Specialization

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Job no:

543924Work type:

Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-TrackLocation:

San DiegoCategories:

Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Family/Consumer Sciences

Description

The Department of Child and Family Development (CFD) at San Diego State University seeks applicants for a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position with a research program focused on human gender, sexuality, and sexual orientation. Areas of potential focus may include: (1) gender and sexual diversity throughout the lifespan, including childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, (2) intersectionality of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), and/or (3) psychological, biological, cultural, and behavioral aspects of human sexuality and family life. The position will begin Fall 2025. The overarching criterion for a successful candidate is a demonstrated record of success in research, service, and teaching/mentoring historically marginalized students. San Diego State University is a Hispanic Serving Institution and Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution that resides on Kumeyaay land. A commitment to these students as well as students from other minoritized groups is a key commitment of the department.Responsibilities:Maintain an active research agenda that specifically addresses diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as it relates to the candidate’s area of research focus.Maintain an active research agenda, securing extramural funding, and publishing results in peer-reviewed journals.Teach coursework within the undergraduate B.S./CFD major and graduate programs.Advise/mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the CFD program.Participate in service at the department, college, and the university level.Collaborate with department faculty and staff in departmental governance, program development, scholarship and service.Serve as an active member of relevant scholarly societies and/or professional associations or professional organizations or campus committees, including those that advance historically marginalized populations.Mentor or advise individual students, including those from historically marginalized populations.Provide professional development-related services to the broader community.The minimum salary for this position is based on the current CSU salary schedule for Assistant Professors and may be revised based on contract collective bargaining. The anticipated starting salary range is from $85,000 - 89,000. Salary placement will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience, and salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances. San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation.Qualifications

Required Qualifications:Doctorate degree in Family Studies, Child Development, Human Development and Family Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Education, Public Health or a closely related social science field. Doctoral students who will have their doctorate degree by the start of the position in Fall 2025 are eligible to apply.Demonstrated expertise in scholarship as it relates to the identities and experiences of gender and sexually diverse individuals and families.Demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of historically marginalized groups.Preferred Qualifications:Scholarship focusing on intersectionality of gender and sexually diverse BIPOC populations.Previous undergraduate teaching experience, particularly related to the identities and experiences of gender and sexually diverse individuals and families.Application Requirements:Research statement on scholarly experience and agenda (2 page limit).Statement of teaching philosophy (1 page limit).Diversity Statement. Please indicate how you meet at least two (2) of these criteria.Names and contact information only of three (3) references.As part of its commitment to a safe and equitable “OneSDSU” community, SDSU requires that individuals seeking faculty employment provide at the time of application authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position.SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

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