ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (TENURE TRACK) - HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE

The College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont invites nominations and applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position in Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) beginning in Fall 2025, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We seek someone motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the HDFS programs mission to "prepare knowledgeable, skilled, critically conscious, and ethical human services professionals and citizens. We are especially interested in applicants whose scholarship and teaching integrate human development and family science with social justice principles.

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an active program of research that leads to publication in peer-reviewed scholarly outlets and, where available, to seek extramural funding for that research; to demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching and advising; and to contribute to academic and professional service activities.

The University
Established in 1791, the University of Vermont is consistently ranked as one of the top public universities in the United States. Our academic programs combine faculty-student relationships most often found in a small liberal arts college with the resources of a major research institution. UVMs tradition of equity and social justice extends not only to faculty, staff, and students, but also is reflected in a commitment to environmentally sound and sustainable practices.

The College

The Mission of The College of Education and Social Services is to educate and prepare outstanding professionals in education, human services, and social work; engage in scholarship of high quality; and provide exemplary professional service to Vermont, the nation, and the world. We do this to contribute to a more humane and just society, free from oppression, that maximizes human potential and the quality of life for all individuals, families and communities.

The Department

The Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) program is situated within the Department of Counseling, Human Development, and Family Science. The HDFS program is currently a vibrant undergraduate program that aims to prepare graduates for promoting positive development and healthy relationships; empowering individuals, families, and communities to thrive; and interrupting systems of privilege and oppression via strengths-based and critically conscious approaches.

The Community

UVM is located in Burlington, Vermont, which is rated as one of the best small cities in the country. The greater Burlington area has an increasingly diverse population of about 125,000 and enjoys a panoramic setting on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. The surrounding area provides an environment rich in cultural, civic, and recreational activities. Vermont has a deep history of social activism and political participation. It offers many opportunities for collaborative partnerships in community and state-wide human service and social change organizations in multiple fields of practice, including state agencies.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate at the Assistant/Associate level will assume a range of responsibilities that include:

• Maintaining an active research program, including publication in peer-reviewed journals and applications for extramural funding;
• Demonstrating excellence in undergraduate teaching and advising in the HDFS program, with the possibility to advise graduate students with relevant research interests from other programs;
• Contributing to service activities within the program, department, college, university, and profession;
• For the associate professor position, demonstrating a record of publication and external grant funding commensurate with rank and sufficient for tenure at UVM.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Human Development and Family Sciences or a closely related discipline;
• Demonstration of commitment to principles of social justice and promotion of diversity in all its forms;
• Record of publication commensurate with rank and, for the Associate Professor position, sufficient for tenure at UVM;
• For the Associate Professor position, a record of external grant funding commensurate with rank and sufficient for tenure at UVM;
• Evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level;
• Strong collegial, communication, and collaborative teamwork skills.

Application Process

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. For more detailed information about us, visit our web pages at the Department of Counseling, Human Development and Family Science and HDFS Program; the College of Education and Social Services website; and the University of Vermonts website.

The University of Vermont is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and inclusive excellence of the academic community through their teaching, service, research, scholarship and/or creative arts. We are an educational community that seeks to prepare students to be accountable leaders in a diverse and changing world. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the values of the University of Vermonts Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice and Responsibility.

Anticipated starting date is August 18, 2025. Please apply online at www.uvmjobs.com. Include 1) a cover letter specifically addressing how your qualifications meet position requirements; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) a separate statement on how you, as a faculty member in the Department of Counseling, Human Development and Family Science, would enhance the impact of Our Common Ground Values and advance diversity and inclusive excellence at UVM; and4) the names and email addresses of three references who can be contacted for letters of support before a candidate is advanced to on-campus interviews in the search process. Candidates that advance to on-campus interviews will also be expected to provide evidence of excellence in teaching. For all applicants, employment is subject to a successful background check. For more information about the position, please contact the Search Committee Co-Chair, Dr. Nicole Conroy, at nconroy@uvm.edu, or HDFS Program Support, Chris Caswell, at (802) 656-2030.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

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