DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
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.
Human Services Generalist
Tenure-Track

The Department of Human Services invites applications for two Human Services Generalists. The Department offers a Bachelor of Science degree with several tracks including mental health, substance abuse, gerontology, elementary education, domestic violence, and administration and organizational practice. We are seeking faculty whose background and preparation complement the department's commitments to individual and group counseling, community practice, collaborative learning across disciplines, self-awareness, cultural competence, and the integration of theory and practice. These positions are open to all specialties.

For a description of the department and courses, see http://hhd.fullerton.edu/HUSR/

Position

  • Teach a variety of human services related courses.
  • Conduct and publish research/scholarly activity in area of expertise.
  • Assist with new and existing curriculum and program development, assessment, and evaluation.
  • Advise and direct student research and projects/exams.
  • Provide academic advisement and career development counseling.
  • Assist with establishment, coordination, and supervision of student internships.
  • Provide professional service to the department, college, university and community.

Qualifications

  • Earned doctorate (PhD, DPH, EdD, DSW) (ABDs may be considered) in a relevant field from an accredited institution;
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse campus community;
  • Commitment to the preparation of graduates to meet the needs of the diverse populations of Southern California;
  • Expertise in one or more of the following areas: mental health, substance abuse, gerontology, persons with disability, administration and organizational practice, and underrepresented populations;
  • Demonstrated ability to teach relevant courses in Human Services utilizing a variety of instructional methods and technologies;
  • Demonstrated promise in research, grant writing, and publication;
  • Demonstrated interest and skills in distance learning; and
  • Demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive working environment with colleagues, staff, students, and others.

Rank & Salary
These are tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. 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 as well as new affordable housing programs; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/CompareBenefits.aspx

Job Control Number
23603G-08-070

Appointment Date
August 2008

Application Procedures
Interested persons should submit a letter of intent describing experience in relation to the required qualifications and vision of an undergraduate human services department, complete vita, copies of graduate transcripts, teaching evaluations, recent publications, and three letters of reference to:

Dr. John Doyle
Faculty Search Committee
Department of Human Services
California State University, Fullerton
P.O. Box 6868
Fullerton, CA 92834-6868
Phone: (714) 278-8444

For more information about the position
Contact Dr. John Doyle, Search Committee Co-Chair at jdoyle@fullerton.edu
or (714) 278-2254

Application Deadline
Applications received by November 30, 2007 will be assured of full consideration; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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

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