Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications
APPLICATION DEADLINE: The search will remain open until the position has filled.
First consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 2022. Second consideration may be given to applications received by December 15, 2022. Applications received subsequent to the second consideration date (December 15, 2022) may not be given full consideration.

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Assistant Professor, Early Intervention & Policy, Human Development & Family Science

The Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDF) in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Rhode Island (URI) invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track assistant professor faculty position with expertise in early intervention and/or family policy who can contribute to our mission of contributing to the well-being of children and families. We seek a teacher/practitioner/scholar who is committed to URI’s mission as a learner-centered research university where diversity, fairness, and respect are valued. The expected start date is August 2023.

The Department, College, and University recognize that the field of HDF needs to be strengthened by contributions from a broad range of perspectives. The HDF Department is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and seeks to serve as a representative inspiration for the next generations. As such, individuals under-represented in the HDF discipline, across race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected designation, are encouraged to apply. Candidates will demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity to enhance a sense of belonging and academic success among undergraduate and graduate students from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will have established teaching and/or research experience focused on the early lifespan with a focus on prevention and intervention in early childhood, working with children with disabilities, and/or family policy. Responsibilities include teaching approximately 5 undergraduate and/or graduate courses per year in early child development, introduction to early intervention, and/or family policy; developing and maintaining scholarship in the area of early intervention and/or family policy either independently or as part of an existing HDF research team; engaging with community partners on matters related to an Early Intervention certificate program; advising and working with graduate students; and engaging in university, statewide, and local service and policy activities. Experience working with federal- or state-funded grants in early intervention is preferred.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

By date of appointment:

1. Ph.D. or expectation of completion of degree requirements by appointment date, in human development & family science or related field.
2. Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate level human development and family science courses related to early intervention and/or family policy.
3. Scholarly expertise as demonstrated by conducting or publishing research in at least one of the following areas: early intervention program, family policy, children with disabilities and their families.
4. Demonstrated academic training in diverse and inclusive populations including childhood disabilities.
5. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in teaching, scholarship, and service.
6. Demonstrated strong written communication skills.
7. Demonstrated strong verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Evidence of the following:

1. Demonstrated experience working on federal- or state-funded grants in early intervention;
2. Demonstrated success or capacity for success in grant writing and/or securing external funding.
3. Demonstrated experience working with young children with disabilities and their families.


ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Union AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors
Status Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track
End Date of Restriction or Limitation
Department Information
Department Human Development & Family Science
Contact(s)
Visit the URI jobs website at: https://jobs.uri.edu to apply and view complete details for the job.

Contact Email
Campus Location Kingston
Grant Funded
Extension Contingent on Funding Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
For initial consideration, the following materials should be uploaded by November 15, 2022, and addressed to: Search committee chair, Human Development & Family Science, University of Rhode Island. Only online applications will be accepted. The University of Rhode Island is an AA/EEOD employer. Women, persons of color, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other protected groups members are encouraged to apply.

Required Documents: Please attach 5 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Profile Application:

● 1 to 2 page letter of application that describes your interest in this position and addresses how you meet the required qualifications and if possible, the preferred qualifications for the position
● 1 to 2 page teaching statement describing your approach and philosophy to teaching, as well as previous experience with teaching.
● 1 to 2 page research statement describing your scholarly goals and how they enhance the URI HDF’s department’s mission.
● 1 to 2 page statement describing efforts and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in your research, teaching and service, including past, current and anticipated future contributions in these areas.
● A Curriculum Vitae which includes the names/contact information for three references.