DEPARTMENT OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT STUDIES
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
California State University, Fullerton is a large, comprehensive, urban university with approximately 2,108 full- and part-time faculty and a diverse student body of approximately over 37,130. The university offers a broad spectrum of programs, with 55 baccalaureate and 50 master's degrees in liberal arts and sciences and in applied and professional fields and a joint doctorate in education. Learning is preeminent at Cal State Fullerton. We combine the best qualities of teaching and research universities where actively engaged students, faculty and staff work in close collaborations to expand knowledge. Research and other creative activities are enhanced by the proximity of the campus to nationally recognized business, cultural, and educational institutions. Faculty members were awarded more than $16.2 million in grants and contracts for research and scholarly activities in 2006-07. The university has a longstanding tradition of collegial governance. Cal State Fullerton is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. We are ranked 7th in the nation in terms of baccalaureate degrees awarded to minorities. In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State Fullerton is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consid-eration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion,, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, disability or Veteran's status or other personal characteristics or beliefs.
Child/Adolescent Development
Tenure-Track

The Department of Child and Adolescent Studies at California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2008.

Position
The area of developmental specialty is open, but preference will be given to scholars who will expand departmental expertise and contribute to the department's teaching mission to prepare undergraduate students broadly for careers in a variety of educational and service settings. Positive tenure and promotion decisions require excellent teaching as well as research, peer-reviewed publication in area of expertise, and appropriate service. Specifically, the successful candidate will be expected to:

  • teach a combination of existing departmental courses and develop courses in area of specialization;
  • participate in ongoing departmental curricular revision and assessment activities;
  • engage in relevant scholarly and professional activities; and
  • provide service to the department, university, and external community.

Essential Qualifications
The appointee must have:

  • an earned doctorate in Child and Adolescent Development/Psychology or a closely related field prior to appointment;
  • a strong general background in developmental theory and research combined with a demonstrated focus or emphasis in an area identified by the candidate;
  • a realistic research agenda focused on issues related to child and/or adolescent development;
  • demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate level;
  • an interest in preparing undergraduates to work effectively with children and families from diverse backgrounds; and
  • the ability to work collegially and effectively in a multicultural environment.

Desirable Qualifications
Research and/or professional expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  • elementary schools;
  • community based, or other applied settings;
  • adolescent development; and
  • prevention and intervention.

Job Control Number
23603G-08-030

Appointment Date
August 2008

Rank & Salary
The position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track). Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. CSU Fullerton operates on a semester system that enables faculty to teach in the summer for additional salary. Faculty may also apply for intramural grants to do research during the summer months. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available, which includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and/or dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care; an affordable housing program; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detalied description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/CompareBenefits.aspx

Application Procedure
Interested applicants must submit: (1) a letter of intent outlining area of expertise, a summary of relevant experience and personal qualifications; and a brief philosophy of teaching, (2) a curriculum vita; (3) graduate transcripts; and (4) examples of student evaluations of teaching and other evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants are encouraged to send representative samples of scholarship and course materials. In addition, applicants shall arrange for three current letters of reference to be submitted. To aid the committee, please indicate who will be sending reference letters. Send all materials to:

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Department of Child and Adolescent Studies, EC 105
California State University, Fullerton
P.O. Box 6868
Fullerton, California 92834-6868

Application Deadline
Application review begins immediately. To receive full consideration, please submit all materials by October 15, 2007. Position is open until filled.

Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/
Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer

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