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Position: Assistant Professor of Child, Adolescent, and Family Studies

 

Type: Tenure-Track / Probationary

Academic Year: 2020 / 2021

Available: August 2020

 

Location: Department of Child, Adolescent, and Family Studies

California State University, Bakersfield

9001 Stockdale Highway

Bakersfield, CA 93311-1022

 

Contact: Dr. Elaine Correa, Chair, Department of Child, Adolescent, and Family Studies

Email: ecorrea1@csub.edu I Phone: (661) 654-3066

 

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted up until Jan. 15th, 2020; the position is opened until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than December 15, 2019. Early response is encouraged.

 

Responsibilities: We seek an individual with expertise in Early Childhood Education and Family Studies. The primary duties are 1.) to teach courses at the Main Bakersfield campus; 2.) engage in scholarly activities, including but not limited to research and publication, grants, and presentations at professional conferences; 3.) advise undergraduate students; 4.) participate in committee work, community service related to one’s academic expertise, and assignments related to University governance; and 5.) participate in the broader Child Development and Family Studies Areas, especially within the local area.

 

Minimum Qualifications: The applicant should have experience working with diverse students and possess an earned doctorate in Early Childhood Studies, Child Development, Educational Psychology, Human Development, Family Studies, or related field from an accredited institution and demonstrate a strong commitment to social justice and equity within early childhood education. Documented teaching success (especially at the undergraduate level), articulation of active applied and/or basic research agenda and scholarship (especially success in obtaining external funding), and evidence of professionally related services to the community that justifies appointment as an Assistant Professor should be provided.

 

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated success in working effectively and sensitively with a student population that is culturally,-economically,-and socially diverse, including the dominant characteristics of “first-generation college attendance;” Scholarly engagement within the field of Child, Adolescent and Family Studies with expertise in either ECE with a Preschool background, Schooled Aged and/or Adulthood and Aging; practical experience or related work in a family setting; Demonstration of ability to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and/or service; Active participation in Child Development professional associations or networks related to area of expertise; Demonstrated commitment to active, student-centered learning; Experience teaching at the college or university level.

 

Background Check: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

 

Mandated Reporter: The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Compensation: The CSU system offers a highly competitive benefits package. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

 

Application Procedure: 1). Letter of interest that describes your teaching and scholarly experience and interests, and that addresses the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description; 2) A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (Approximately one page, single spaced). 3) Current curriculum vitae that includes the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least five references who can speak to the candidate’s potential for success in this position; 4) A completed University application form (may be downloaded from HR website); 5) Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (an official transcript will be required of finalists); 6) Finalists for the position will be required to provide three recent letters of reference.

 

Clery Act: CSUB's annual crime report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus centers, such as our Antelope Valley Satellite Campus and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from CSUB. Additionally, a daily log of offenses is maintained and can be reviewed at the front desk of the Department of Public Safety or obtain a copy of the annual report by contacting them at (661) 654-2111 or by logging on to their website: https://www.csub.edu/compliance/Clery/index.html

 

 

 

California State University, Bakersfield is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.