Faculty Positions Available in the Department (scroll down for part-time)
Full Time Faculty:
FACULTY POSITION OPENING CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
Northridge, California 91330
Department: Child and Adolescent Development
Effective Date of Appointment: August 2010
(Subject to Budgetary Approval)
Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications\
Faculty Hire Number: #10-21
The Department of Child and Adolescent Development at the California State University, Northridge welcomes applications for one full-time, tenure-track assistant or associate professor position beginning Fall 2010.
Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a doctorate in child development, developmental psychology, educational psychology or a closely- related discipline. ABD candidates will be considered, but must have a doctorate in hand at the time of appointment, Fall 2010. Specific area of expertise within the field of child and adolescent development is open, but the candidate must be committed to teaching in an interdisciplinary program that prepares students for direct-service careers with children and families or for pursuing advanced degrees in the field. Priority will be given to candidates who have or can document the ability to establish a systematic program of research and effectively teach a diverse undergraduate student population. Candidates who incorporate cultural perspectives on child development, both in teaching and research, are encouraged to apply. Experience establishing and maintaining collaborations with community-based programs, experience mentoring students from culturally diverse backgrounds, or the ability to develop and offer on-line courses or courses utilizing other electronic technologies is highly desirable. Applicant must demonstrate a commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population.
CSUN is a Learning Centered University. The successful candidate will be expected to join faculty and staff in a commitment to active learning, to the assessment of learning outcomes, and to multiple pathways that enable students to graduate.
At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States.
Evidence of degree(s) required at time of hire.
Responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate courses in child and adolescent development, including upper-division courses in the candidate’s area of expertise and/or other upper-division courses. Maintain an active research program. Collaborate with community-based organizations and agencies. Serve on department, college, and university committees. Mentor CADV students toward professional objectives.
Application Deadline:
Applicants should submit a letter of application, vitae, three current letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching ability and scholarship that meet the qualifications of this position. Screening will begin on November 30, 2009, but priority given to applications received by November 16, 2009. Position will remain open until filled.
Inquiries and nominations should be addressed to:
Faculty Search Committee Chair
Department of Child and Adolescent Development, MC 8263
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8263
General Information:
California State University, Northridge, long known for the intellectual, social and cultural relevance of its 200 academic programs and engaged centers, embraces both innovation – in community service and hands-on experience – and rigor. A minority serving university in a globally diverse region, it is a national leader in preparing teachers for K-12 and first generation college students for graduate studies. 1,700 of its 34,000 students are international. Located in the San Fernando Valley, with 1.8 million people, Cal State Northridge is a park-like campus, 20 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Cal State Northridge is a welcoming university; we value accessibility, academic excellence and student achievement. For more information about the University, check our website: http://www.csun.edu/.
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Northridge has made crime-reporting statistics available on-line at http://www-admn.csun.edu/publicsafety/police/crimereport.htm. Print copies are available in the library and by request from the Office of Public Safety and the Office of Faculty Affairs.
Applicants who wish to request accommodations for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity, (818) 677-2077.
The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status.
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Part Time Faculty:
Department: Child and Adolescent Development
Effective Date of Appointment:
All part-time faculty appointments are temporary and do not confer academic rank.
Anticipated needs
Courses or Specializations Qualifications
CADV 150 Foundations of Child and Adolescent Development
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (Ph.D. is preferred) in child and adolescent development, developmental psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, early childhood education, human development/human ecology, social work or a closely related field (Advanced doctoral students in these fields may be considered.) Evidence of, or demonstrated ability (e.g., sample syllabi, sample course assignments, relevant lesson plans, peer & student evaluations of teaching etc.) to effectively teach an engaging, academically rigorous introductory level course surveying development from conception through adolescence is required.Evidence of, or demonstrated ability to effectively incorporate contemporary research findings in the fields of child & adolescent development/developmental psychology in one’s pedagogy is required. Experience mentoring students from culturally diverse backgrounds, experience successfully incorporating technologies (e.g., Powerpoint, WebCT, Blackboard, eLuminate, etc.) in courses, and/or the ability to teach an online course is highly desirable. Candidates with expertise on cultural perspectives relating to child and adolescent development, and/or candidates who can demonstrate effectively interweaving the lenses of culture, race, and ethnicity in their pedagogy are encouraged to apply.
CADV 250 The Child and Adolescent Development Profession
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (doctorate preferred) in child development, developmental psychology, counseling/clinical psychology, educational psychology, early childhood education, career counseling/student services, or social work and have expertise in topics related to career development and college student development. Candidates with professional experience and training in areas such as effective résumé development, familiarity and competency with commonly used electronic databases used in child & adolescent development research, as well as a high level of proficiency with APA-style writing will be given priority. Candidates with experience facilitating students’ writing development will be given priority. Evidence of, or demonstrated ability (e.g., sample syllabi, sample course assignments, relevant lesson plans, peer & student evaluations of teaching etc.) to effectively teach an engaging, academically rigorous course exploring college students’ career development is required.Candidates with expertise on cultural perspectives relating to child and adolescent development, and/or candidates who can demonstrate effectively interweaving the lenses of culture, race, and ethnicity in their pedagogy are encouraged to apply. Experience mentoring students from culturally diverse backgrounds, experience successfully using technologies (e.g., Powerpoint, WebCT, Blackboard, eLuminate, etc.) in courses, and/or the ability to teach an online course is highly desirable.
CADV 350 Applied Cognitive Development
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (Ph.D. is preferred) in child and adolescent development, developmental psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, early childhood education, human development/human ecology, social work or a closely related field (Advanced doctoral students in these fields may be considered.) Evidence of, or demonstrated ability (e.g., sample syllabi, sample course assignments, relevant lesson plans, peer & student evaluations of teaching etc.) to effectively teach an engaging, academically rigorous course surveying the major theoretical perspectives and conceptual frameworks of cognitive development, cognitive processes as well as classic and contemporary issues and concepts relating to child & adolescent cognitive growth is required.Evidence of, or demonstrated ability to effectively incorporate contemporary research findings in the fields of child & adolescent development/developmental psychology in one’s pedagogy is required. Experience mentoring students from culturally diverse backgrounds, experience successfully incorporating technologies (e.g., Powerpoint, WebCT, Blackboard, eLuminate, etc.) in courses, and/or the ability to teach an online course is highly desirable. Candidates with expertise on cultural perspectives relating to child and adolescent development, and/or candidates who can demonstrate effectively interweaving the lenses of culture, race, and ethnicity in their pedagogy are encouraged to apply.
CADV 352 Applied Social Development
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (Ph.D. is preferred) in child and adolescent development, developmental psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, early childhood education, human development/human ecology, social work or a closely related field (Advanced doctoral students in these fields may be considered.) Evidence of, or demonstrated ability (e.g., sample syllabi, sample course assignments, relevant lesson plans, peer & student evaluations of teaching, etc.) to effectively teach an engaging, academically rigorous course surveying the major theoretical perspectives and conceptual frameworks of social development (e.g., social cognition, peer relationships, gender socialization, attachment, sense of self, identity formation, parenting, socialization processes, self-regulation, moral development, childhood aggression, pro-social behavior, school climate) is required. Evidence of, or demonstrated ability to effectively incorporate contemporary research findings in the fields of child & adolescent development/developmental psychology in one’s pedagogy is required. Experience mentoring students from culturally diverse backgrounds, experience successfully incorporating technologies (e.g., Powerpoint, WebCT, Blackboard, eLuminate, etc.) in courses, and/or the ability to teach an online course is highly desirable. Candidates with expertise on cultural perspectives relating to child and adolescent development, and/or candidates who can demonstrate effectively interweaving the lenses of culture, race, and ethnicity in their pedagogy are encouraged to apply.
CADV 380 Methods of Child and Adolescent Study
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (Ph.D. is preferred) in child and adolescent development, developmental psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, early childhood education, human development/human ecology, social work or a closely related field (Advanced doctoral students in these fields may be considered.) Evidence of, or demonstrated ability (e.g., sample syllabi, sample course assignments, relevant lesson plans, peer & student evaluations of teaching etc.) to effectively teach an engaging, academically rigorous examining research methodologies (both quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods) used in the scientific study of children and adolescents is required.Evidence of, or demonstrated ability to to successfully mentor undergraduate students with independent research projects is required. Experience mentoring students from culturally diverse backgrounds, experience successfully incorporating technologies (e.g., Powerpoint, WebCT, Blackboard, eLuminate, etc.) in courses, and/or the ability to teach an online course is highly desirable. Candidates with expertise on cultural perspectives relating to child and adolescent development, and/or candidates who can demonstrate effectively interweaving the lenses of culture, race, and ethnicity in their pedagogy are encouraged to apply.
CADV 394B Child and Adolescent Development Internship
/CADV 494B
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (doctorate preferred) in child development, developmental psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, early childhood education, career counseling/student services, or social work. Candidates with professional experience and training in areas such as academic service learning programs, community engagement, and evidence of, or demonstrated ability to supervise, advise and mentor undergraduate student interns is highly desirable. Candidates with evidence of or demonstrated ability in effective résumé development, familiarity and competency with commonly used electronic databases used in child & adolescent development research, as well as a high level of proficiency with APA-style writing will be given priority. Evidence of, or demonstrated ability (e.g., sample syllabi, sample course assignments, relevant lesson plans, peer & student evaluations of teaching etc.) to effectively teach an engaging, academically rigorous course facilitating students’ professional development and ability to connect theory-to-research-to-practice is required.Candidates with expertise on cultural perspectives relating to child and adolescent development, and/or candidates who can demonstrate effectively interweaving the lenses of culture, race, and ethnicity in their pedagogy are encouraged to apply. Experience mentoring students from culturally diverse backgrounds, experience successfully using technologies (e.g., Powerpoint, WebCT, Blackboard, eLuminate, etc.) in courses, and/or the ability to teach an online course is highly desirable.
CADV 406/L Enhancing Childhood Creativity (with Lab)
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (Ph.D. is preferred) in child and adolescent development, developmental psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, early childhood education, human development/human ecology, social work or a closely related field (Advanced doctoral students in these fields may be considered.) Evidence of, or demonstrated ability (e.g., sample syllabi, sample course assignments, relevant lesson plans, peer & student evaluations of teaching etc.) to effectively teach an engaging, academically rigorous course surveying the major theoretical perspectives of childhood creativity as well as classic and contemporary issues and concepts relating to facilitating creativity among children and adolescents is required.Evidence of, or demonstrated ability to effectively incorporate contemporary research findings in the fields of child & adolescent development/developmental psychology in one’s pedagogy is required. Experience mentoring students from culturally diverse backgrounds, experience successfully incorporating technologies (e.g., Powerpoint, WebCT, Blackboard, etc.) in courses, and/or the ability to teach an online course is highly desirable. Candidates with expertise on cultural perspectives relating to child and adolescent development, and/or candidates who can demonstrate effectively interweaving the lenses of culture, race, and ethnicity in their pedagogy are encouraged to apply.
CADV 450 Helping Children Cope with Medical Environments
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (Ph.D. is preferred) in child and adolescent development, developmental psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, early childhood education, human development/human ecology, social work or a closely related field (Candidates with an M.D. or advanced doctoral students in these fields may be considered.) Evidence of, or demonstrated ability (e.g., sample syllabi, sample course assignments, relevant lesson plans, peer & student evaluations of teaching etc.) to effectively teach an engaging, academically rigorous course surveying the theories, conceptual frameworks and topics dealing with children & adolescents in medical environments (e.g., pediatrics, psychiatry, nursing, child life, medical social work, etc.) is required.Evidence of, or demonstrated ability to effectively incorporate contemporary research findings in the fields of child & adolescent development/developmental psychology in one’s pedagogy is required. Experience mentoring students from culturally diverse backgrounds, experience successfully incorporating technologies (e.g., Powerpoint, WebCT, Blackboard, eLuminate, etc.) in courses, and/or the ability to teach an online course is highly desirable. Candidates with expertise on cultural perspectives relating to child and adolescent development, and/or candidates who can demonstrate effectively interweaving the lenses of culture, race, and ethnicity in their pedagogy are encouraged to apply.
CADV 451 Alternative Approaches to Discipline
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (Ph.D. is preferred) in child and adolescent development, developmental psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, early childhood education, human development/human ecology, social work or a closely related field (Advanced doctoral students in these fields may be considered.) Evidence of, or demonstrated ability (e.g., sample syllabi, sample course assignments, relevant lesson plans, peer & student evaluations of teaching etc.) to effectively teach an engaging, academically rigorous course surveying the major theoretical perspectives of childhood discipline as well as classic and contemporary issues and concepts relating to facilitating discipline strategies is required.Evidence of, or demonstrated ability to effectively incorporate contemporary research findings in the fields of child & adolescent development/developmental psychology in one’s pedagogy is required. Experience mentoring students from culturally diverse backgrounds, experience successfully incorporating technologies (e.g., Powerpoint, WebCT, Blackboard, eLuminate, etc.) in courses, and/or the ability to teach an online course is highly desirable. Candidates with expertise on cultural perspectives relating to child and adolescent development, and/or candidates who can demonstrate effectively interweaving the lenses of culture, race, and ethnicity in their pedagogy are encouraged to apply.
CADV 452 Child Advocacy
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (Ph.D. is preferred) in child and adolescent development, developmental psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, early childhood education, human development/human ecology, social work or a closely related field (Candidates with a J.D., M.P.P., M.D. or advanced doctoral may be considered.) Evidence of, or demonstrated ability (e.g., sample syllabi, sample course assignments, relevant lesson plans, peer & student evaluations of teaching etc.) to effectively teach an engaging, academically rigorous course examining the rights, welfare, and well-being of children, adolescents, and families at both micro- and macro- perspectives is required.Evidence of, or demonstrated ability to effectively incorporate contemporary research findings in the fields of child & adolescent development/developmental psychology in one’s pedagogy is required. Experience mentoring students from culturally diverse backgrounds, experience successfully incorporating technologies (e.g., Powerpoint, WebCT, Blackboard, eLuminate, etc.) in courses, and/or the ability to teach an online course is highly desirable. Candidates with expertise on cultural perspectives relating to child and adolescent development, and/or candidates who can demonstrate effectively interweaving the lenses of culture, race, and ethnicity in their pedagogy are encouraged to apply.
CADV 460 Race, Ethnicity, Gender and Culture in Development
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (Ph.D. is preferred) in child and adolescent development, developmental psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, early childhood education, human development/human ecology, social work or a closely related field (Advanced doctoral students in these fields may be considered.) Evidence of, or demonstrated ability (e.g., sample syllabi, sample course assignments, relevant lesson plans, peer & student evaluations of teaching etc.) to effectively teach an engaging, academically rigorous course surveying the major theoretical perspectives and conceptual frameworks and topics relating to children’s & adolescents’ development in a culturally pluralistic society is required.Evidence of, or demonstrated ability to effectively incorporate contemporary research findings in the fields of child & adolescent development/developmental psychology in one’s pedagogy is required. Experience mentoring students from culturally diverse backgrounds, experience successfully incorporating technologies (e.g., Powerpoint, WebCT, Blackboard, eLuminate, etc.) in courses, and/or the ability to teach an online course is highly desirable. Candidates with expertise on cultural perspectives relating to child and adolescent development, and/or candidates who can demonstrate effectively interweaving the lenses of culture, race, and ethnicity in their pedagogy are encouraged to apply.
CADV 470 Advanced Concepts & Theories of Development
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (Ph.D. is preferred) in child and adolescent development, developmental psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, early childhood education, human development/human ecology, social work or a closely related field (Advanced doctoral students in these fields may be considered.) Evidence of, or demonstrated ability (e.g., sample syllabi, sample course assignments, relevant lesson plans, peer & student evaluations of teaching etc.)to effectively teach an engaging, academically rigorous capstone course focused helping students synthesize major theoretical frameworks and concepts in child & adolescent development is required. Evidence of, or demonstrated ability to effectively incorporate contemporary research findings in the fields of child & adolescent development/developmental psychology in one’s pedagogy is required. Experience mentoring students from culturally diverse backgrounds, experience successfully incorporating technologies (e.g., Powerpoint, WebCT, Blackboard, eLuminate, etc.) in courses, and/or the ability to teach an online course is highly desirable. Candidates with expertise on cultural perspectives relating to child and adolescent development, and/or candidates who can demonstrate effectively interweaving the lenses of culture, race, and ethnicity in their pedagogy are encouraged to apply.
Application Process: Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter which describes skills, qualifications, teaching pedagogy/philosophy for the specific courses they are interested in teaching, (2) a current curriculum vita, (3) three current letters of recommendation, (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., (e.g., peer & student evaluations of teaching, teaching portfolio, sample syllabi, sample course assignments, relevant lesson plans, etc.) and (5) anticipated availability (i.e., days/times) for teaching assignments. The Department Chair or his /her designee(s) will conduct interviews of promising applicants. Verification of degree completion will be required prior to final selection.
Inquiries and applications should be addressed to:
Chair
Department of Child and Adolescent Development
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8263
Application Deadline: For Academic Year: April 17, 2009 / For Spring 2010 Semester Only: October 23, 2009
Final determination of part-time teaching assignments is contingent upon student enrollment figures and funding.
General Information:
California State University, Northridge, long known for the intellectual, social and cultural relevance of its 200 academic programs and engaged centers, embraces both innovation – in community service and hands-on experience – and rigor. A minority serving university in a globally diverse region, it is a national leader in preparing teachers for K-12 and first generation college students for graduate studies. 1,700 of its 34,000 students are international. Located in the San Fernando Valley, with 1.8 million people, Cal State Northridge is a park-like campus, 20 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Cal State Northridge is a welcoming university; we value accessibility, academic excellence and student achievement. For more information about the University, check our website: http://www.csun.edu/.
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Northridge has made crime-reporting statistics available on-line at http://www-admn.csun.edu/publicsafety/police/crimereport.htm. Print copies are available in the library and by request from the Office of Public Safety and the Office of Faculty Affairs.
Applicants who wish to request accommodations for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity, (818) 677-2077.
The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status.