*Human Development and Family Studies, School of Human Ecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison is recruiting for up to three tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to begin August, 2009.
*1) Adult Development/Adulthood and Aging Focus*: Strong preference will be given to candidates with a substantive focus on adult development/adulthood and aging.
*2) Aging and Families, Integrated Faculty Appointment with Family Living Programs, University of Wisconsin, Cooperative Extension.
* *3) Infancy or Child Development/Childhood Focus*: Strong preference will be given to candidates with a substantive focus on child development/childhood.
For links to specific descriptions of the three positions: http://www.sohe.wisc.edu/hdfs/News.html
*Responsibilities*: Develop a strong research program, compete for extramural funding, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, teach and mentor undergraduate, MS and PhD students, and provide service to the department, school, university, and public. Additional responsibilities for the integrated Extension position include providing leadership in developing, implementing and evaluating research-based statewide educational programs that address issues related to aging and families.
*Qualifications*: PhD in Human Development and Family Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Social Work or a related discipline by the time that the appointment begins. Evidence of the ability to achieve excellence in a program of scholarly research, a strong potential for external funding, and a commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship are required. Consistent with the emphasis of our department, we seek scholars with a life course or ecological orientation to the study of individuals, relationships, families, and/or communities, and an interest in application (e.g., program development and evaluation, intervention, prevention, policy, community-based research). Candidates for the Extension Aging and Families position should additionally have demonstrated or show strong potential for leadership in research-based educational outreach.
*Application*: Send a cover letter describing your qualifications for the position(s), program of research, and teaching interests; curriculum vita; representative publications; and at least three letters of reference to: Dr. Linda Roberts, Human Development and Family Studies, 1430 Linden Dr., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706 (email: hdfs@mail.sohe.wisc.edu; telephone: 608.263.2381). The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. Women and persons of color are especially encouraged to apply.
*Deadline*: Apply as soon as possible and to ensure consideration, no later than January 15, 2009. / Note: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality/
