Adult Development and Aging - Assistant/Associate Professor of HDFS
The Pennsylvania State University
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) in the College of Health and Human Development at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We seek a faculty colleague whose research focuses on adult development and aging, and who uses methods either of prevention science or family studies. The candidate's interests should focus broadly on understanding and building a basis for the enhancement of physical and/or psychological health. Substantive focus of research includes, but is not limited to emotions and emotional regulation, engagement in work or volunteer activities, quality of life, social networks, family relationships and support, stress processes, biological mechanisms, and health behaviors. Applicants should demonstrate a clear program of research, strong publication record, and the potential to obtain external funding. Responsibilities include teaching both un!
dergraduate and graduate level courses as well as directing theses/dissertations.
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (www.hhdev.psu.edu/HDFS/) administers graduate and undergraduate research programs focused on individual development from infancy through old age, on family structure and dynamics, on the impact of social/cultural contexts on development and family functioning, and on the design and evaluation of intervention methods to promote development. The Department`s multidisciplinary faculty includes expertise in developmental, clinical and health psychology, sociology, demography, education, and methodology. An earned doctorate in the behavioral or social sciences and the promise of outstanding scholarly accomplishments are required. The successful candidate will also be an affiliate of the Penn State Center for Healthy Aging (healthyaging.psu.edu/). This center examines how social, psychological and biological processes contribute to development of successful aging and enhance productive life.
Review of applications and nominations will begin immediately and continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae and supporting information (e.g., reprints, preprints, letters from three references) to:
Adult Development Search Committee
Department of HDFS
211 Henderson South
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802
or by e-mail to Donna Bitner, Administrative Support Coordinator, at drb7@psu.edu.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.
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Lynn M. Martire, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Human Development & Family Studies
Penn State University
114-J Henderson Building
University Park, PA 16802
(voice) 814.865.7374
(FAX) 814.863.9423
Faculty Affiliate, Penn State Center for Healthy Aging
http://healthyaging.psu.edu
