Careers at Virginia Tech

The Department of Human Development and Family Science at Virginia Tech announces an opening for a tenure-track advanced Assistant/Associate Professor with a specialization in adult development and aging. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research program focuses on one or more of the following content areas in the context of aging: health disparities; risk factors for physical, cognitive, psychological, or social vulnerabilities; the role of technology in aging; long-term care; interventions to maintain health, well-being, and/or cognition among older adults; and the aging brain, including in the context of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Successful candidates should have a strong, demonstrated record of externally funded research, peer-reviewed publications, and innovative teaching.

Particularly related to research, the successful candidate will collaborate with faculty in Human Development & Family Science, as well as with colleagues in relevant departments, institutes, and research centers across the Blacksburg campus (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Counselor Education, Neuroscience, Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise, Psychology, and Public Health; Center for Gerontology). Additionally, the candidate should explore research and other opportunities for collaboration that exist with the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine on the Roanoke Health Science and Technology campus, as well as with faculty at the university’s northern Virginia campuses in the greater Washington D.C. metro area.

1. Expertise in one or more of the following areas of study: health disparities; risk factors for physical, cognitive, psychological, or social vulnerabilities; the role of technology in aging; long-term care; interventions to maintain health, well-being, and/or cognition among older adults; and the aging brain, including in the context of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
2. Record of scholarly leadership on topics relevant to adult development and aging.
3. Demonstrated record of external research support.
4. Evidence of teaching and mentoring effectiveness as demonstrated by creating an inclusive learning environment, employing innovative teaching practices, and mentoring underrepresented students.

All candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. degree in human development, psychology, or a closely related field at the time of appointment.

An interdisciplinary perspective that integrates a variety of methodological approaches and theories from related disciplines such as developmental science, behavioral science, psychology, neuroscience, genetics, and computational science.

The Department of Human Development and Family Science seeks to be an inclusive community. We recognize that diversity enlivens the exchange of ideas, broadens scholarship, and contributes to just engagement in all the world’s communities. The department is committed to advancing diversity among our faculty and student bodies, as well as all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction, and engagement. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Regular

commensurate with experience

October 11, 2024 or until position is filled

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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