Assistant Professor, Human Development Family Studies / FCS Education

The University of Idaho seeks an expert in human development and family studies and FCS education to join the Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences. Human development and family studies (HDFS) is the study of how children, youth, adults, and families develop, change, and face challenges throughout the lifespan (childhood, adolescence, adulthood, elderhood). It is an integral part of any FCS program.

This position is a 9-month, tenure-track position with 40% teaching and advising; 45% scholarship and creative activities; and 15% university service and leadership expectations. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This is a tenure track Assistant Professor position providing programmatic expertise in family science with emphasis on life stages, including parenting, adulthood and aging. Because the successful applicant will oversee the FCS teacher preparation program, he/she/they must also have an appreciation and understanding of FCS teacher preparation credentialing. Areas of scholarly focus should relate to family policy, strengthening families, resilience, social and emotional competence, social connections, transition to parenthood and parent engagement, family health and wellbeing across the lifespan, and/or life course events as they specifically affect functioning in middle and late adulthood - particularly in situations related to family economic conditions and poverty.

The idyllic University of Idaho is based in Moscow, a growing and lively community with all the benefits and opportunities typically available in a college town, such as excellent public and private schools, restaurants, and free public transportation as well as a plethora of diverse sports, world-class outdoor activities, and performing and visual arts offerings. This position will be offered at a competitive salary level commensurate with the national market and experience.