Faculty Positions Available in the Department (scroll down for part-time)
Full Time Faculty:
FACULTY POSITION OPENING CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
Northridge, California 91330
Part Time Faculty:
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANTICIPATED PART-TIME FACULTY POSITION OPENINGS
Department: Child and Adolescent Development
Effective Date of Appointment: 2008-2009 AY
All part-time faculty appointments are temporary and do not confer academic rank.
Current salary ranges, anticipated needs and qualifications appear below.
(Part-Time) Courses or Specializations
CADV 150 Foundations of Child and Adolescent Development
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (doctorate preferred) in child development, developmental psychology, educational psychology or a closely-related discipline and have a generalist background within the field of child and adolescent development that allows effective teaching of an introductory-level course. Evidence of successful college level teaching experience is required. It is highly desirable to provide evidence of effective teaching in this content area. Candidates who incorporate cultural perspectives on child and adolescent development in their teaching are encouraged to apply and candidates who have a background in educational psychology and/or working with pre-service teachers are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience mentoring students from culturally diverse background, and/or the ability to teach an online course is highly desirable.
CADV 196A/B Jumpstart Northridge
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (doctorate preferred) in child development, developmental psychology, educational psychology or a closely-related discipline and must be able to help students apply theories of development in a community-based program that fosters early literacy, school readiness, social competence, and family involvement. Demonstration of innovative, successful college teaching with a diverse student population and work experience with children and families of diverse backgrounds required.
CADV 250 The Child and Adolescent Development Profession
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (doctorate preferred) in child development, developmental psychology, educational psychology or a closely-related discipline and have expertise in topics related to career exploration within the field of child and adolescent development and current issues in the field. Evidence of successful college level teaching experience is required. It is highly desirable to provide evidence of effective teaching in this content area. Candidates who incorporate cultural perspectives on child and adolescent development in their teaching are encouraged to apply. Experience mentoring students from culturally diverse backgrounds, and/or the ability to teach an online course is highly desirable.
CADV 350 Applied Cognitive Development
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (doctorate preferred) in child development, developmental psychology, educational psychology or a closely-related discipline and have expertise in applied cognitive development during childhood or adolescence. Evidence of successful college level teaching experience is required. It is highly desirable to provide evidence of effective teaching in this content area. Expertise can include cognitive processes as broadly defined (e.g., cognitive science, language development, perception, brain-based learning, creativity, literacy/math/science in K-8 education, problem solving and reasoning, mental representation, meta-cognition, cultural contexts of learning, socio-cultural perspectives, social cognition). Candidates who incorporate cultural perspectives on child and adolescent development in their teaching are encouraged to apply. Experience mentoring students from culturally diverse backgrounds, and/or the ability to teach an online course is highly desirable.
CADV 352 Applied Social Development
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (doctorate preferred) in child development, developmental psychology, educational psychology or a closely-related discipline and have expertise in applied social development during childhood or adolescence. Evidence of successful college level teaching experience is required. It is highly desirable to provide evidence of effective teaching in this content area. Expertise can include social processes as broadly defined (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). Candidates who incorporate cultural perspectives on child and adolescent development in their teaching are encouraged to apply. Experience mentoring students from culturally diverse backgrounds, and/or the ability to teach an online course is highly desirable.
CADV 380 Methods of Child and Adolescent Study
Candidates must have a strong background in research methodology and possess a Master’s degree in child development, educational psychology, or a closely-related discipline. Evidence of successful college level teaching experience is required. It is highly desirable to provide evidence of effective teaching in this content area. Candidates need to demonstrate expertise in the research methods (both quantitative and qualitative methods preferred), and must also be able to successfully mentor undergraduate students with independent research projects. Candidates who can effectively integrate general concepts of research methods with the specific issues related to the study of children and adolescents will be given priority. Experience mentoring students from culturally diverse backgrounds, and/or the ability to teach an online course is highly desirable.
CADV 394B/CADV 494B Child and Adolescent Development Internship
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (doctorate preferred) in child development, developmental psychology, educational psychology or a closely-related discipline. Candidates must have a strong background in connecting theory-to-practice and supervising/coordinating undergraduate students working in the community. Evidence of successful college-level teaching experience is required. It is highly desirable to provide evidence of effective teaching in this content area. Candidates need to demonstrate expertise in coordinating and supervising an internship program for senior-level undergraduate students. In addition, candidates must also be able to effectively teach bi-weekly professional development seminars. Experience teaching and mentoring students from culturally diverse backgrounds is highly desirable.
CADV 406/L Enhancing Childhood Creativity (with Lab)
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in child development, educational psychology or a closely-related discipline. Evidence of successful college level teaching experience is required. It is highly desirable to provide evidence of effective teaching in this content area. Candidates are encouraged to demonstrate expertise in the integration and application of creativity theories with children and adolescents and supervision of university students’ lab work. Expertise can include knowledge of creative cultural traditions and designing and implementing effective creative experiences. Experience teaching and mentoring students from culturally diverse backgrounds is highly desirable.
CADV 450 Helping Children Cope with Medical Environments
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (doctorate preferred) in child development, developmental psychology, educational psychology or a closely-related discipline. Evidence of successful college level teaching experience is required. It is highly desirable to provide evidence of effective teaching in this content area. Candidates need to demonstrate expertise in the major theories of development and their practical applications during childhood and adolescence. Expertise can include the developmental impact of illness, injury, and disability on children and adolescents. Candidates who incorporate cultural perspectives on child and adolescent development in their teaching are encouraged to apply. Experience mentoring students from culturally diverse backgrounds, and/or the ability to teach an online course is highly desirable.
CADV 451 Alternative Approaches to Discipline
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in child development, developmental psychology, educational psychology or a closely-related discipline. Evidence of successful college level teaching experience is required. It is highly desirable to provide evidence of effective teaching in this content area. Candidates need to demonstrate expertise in the major theories of discipline and their practical applications during childhood and adolescence. Experience mentoring students from culturally diverse backgrounds, and/or the ability to teach an online course is highly desirable.
CADV 452 Child Advocacy
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (doctorate preferred) in child development, developmental psychology, educational psychology or a closely-related discipline. Evidence of successful college level teaching experience is required. It is highly desirable to provide evidence of effective teaching in this content area. Candidates need to demonstrate expertise in the major theories of development and their practical applications during childhood and adolescence. Specific expertise should include knowledge of local, state, and national advocacy organizations and their influence on public policy. Candidates who incorporate cultural perspectives on child and adolescent development in their teaching are encouraged to apply. Experience mentoring students from culturally diverse backgrounds, and/or the ability to teach an online course is highly desirable.
CADV 460 Race, Ethnicity, Gender and Culture in Development
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (doctorate preferred) in child development, developmental psychology, educational psychology or a closely-related discipline and have expertise in ethnic and racial socialization in children and adolescents. Evidence of successful college level teaching experience is required. It is highly desirable to provide evidence of effective teaching in this content area. Expertise can include ethnic identity development, multiracial/multiethnic identity development, the achievement gap, resiliency, children’s experiences with racial discrimination, and social processes as broadly. Candidates who incorporate cultural perspectives on child development in their teaching are encouraged to apply. Experience mentoring students from culturally diverse backgrounds, and/or the ability to teach an online course is highly desirable.
CADV 470 Advanced Concepts & Theories of Development
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in child development, developmental psychology, educational psychology or a closely-related discipline and have expertise in theories and concepts of child and adolescent development. Evidence of successful college level teaching experience is required. It is highly desirable to provide evidence of effective teaching in this content area. Expertise can include classic theorists in child and adolescent development, application of theories to practice (e.g., research, limitation of theories), contemporary topics (e.g., gender development, socialization of parents and peers, cognitive development, adolescence and identity development, risk & resiliency, academic performance of ethnic minority students, or advocacy), and professional and career development. Experience mentoring students from culturally diverse backgrounds, and/or the ability to teach an online course is highly desirable.
CADV 495-A Child and Adolescent Development Graduate School Skills and Applied Research Training I
Candidates must have a strong background in research methodology and possess a Master’s degree in child development, educational psychology, or a closely-related discipline. Evidence of successful college level teaching experience is required. It is highly desirable to provide evidence of effective teaching in this content area. Candidates need to demonstrate expertise in the research methods (both quantitative and qualitative methods preferred), and must also be able to successfully mentor undergraduate students with independent research projects. Candidates who can effectively integrate general concepts of research methods with the specific issues related to the study of children and adolescents will be given priority. Experience mentoring students from culturally diverse backgrounds, and/or the ability to teach an online course is highly desirable.
CADV 495-B Child and Adolescent Development Graduate School Skills and Applied Research Training II
Candidates must have a strong background in research methodology and possess a Master’s degree in child development, educational psychology, or a closely-related discipline. Evidence of successful college level teaching experience is required. It is highly desirable to provide evidence of effective teaching in this content area. Candidates need to demonstrate expertise in the research methods (both quantitative and qualitative methods preferred), and must also be able to successfully mentor undergraduate students with independent research projects. Candidates who can effectively integrate general concepts of research methods with the specific issues related to the study of children and adolescents will be given priority. Experience mentoring students from culturally diverse backgrounds, and/or the ability to teach an online course is highly desirable.
Application Process:
Applicants should forward a current resume and a letter which designates specific courses or areas they are interested in teaching and, whenever possible, times available for teaching assignments. The resume should include educational background, prior teaching experience, evidence of scholarship, and/or related professional experience.
Inquiries and applications should be addressed to:
S. Harold Smith, Chair
Department of Child and Adolescent Development
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA 91330-8263
Academic Year: 2008-2009
Application Deadlines For Academic Year: April 18, 2008
For Spring Semester Only: October 24, 2008
Final determination of part-time teaching assignments is contingent upon student enrollment figures and funding.
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Applicants who wish to request accommodations for a disability may contact the Center on Disabilities, (818) 677-2578.
The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate against persons 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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POSTINGS UPDATED: 2008