FAMILY STUDIES POSITIONS Purdue University
RANK: Multiple positions available at Assistant or Associate rank; tenured or tenure track, 10-month appointment. Salary is open and competitive depending upon qualifications.
SPECIALIZATION, RESPONSIBILITIES, & QUALIFICATIONS: We seek applicants whose research and teaching in the area of family studies will make a substantive contribution to the department of Child Development & Family Studies at Purdue. All interested family or relationships researchers should apply. We are particularly interested in building on our strengths in families and health (including mental health), work and family, family policy, and related areas.
The successful candidate will be responsible for initiating, conducting, and publishing research, including seeking internal and external funding; teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; and participating in service and outreach activities. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in family studies or a closely related field. Evidence of strong research and teaching is required.
STARTING DATE: August 2007, or as arranged.
CORRESPONDENCE AND APPLICATIONS: Send a cover letter summarizing qualifications in relation to the position requirements, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and representative publications to: Dan Mroczek, Search Committee Chair, Dept. of Child Development & Family Studies, Purdue University, 1200 W. State Street, West Lafayette, IN, 47907-2055. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2006 and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to dmroczek@purdue.edu.
THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES (www.cfs.purdue.edu/CDFS) focuses on contextual perspectives in the study of children, adults, families and family relationships, with particular attention to economic, ethnic and racial diversity. Its 17 faculty members direct graduate programs in developmental studies, family studies, and marriage and family therapy. CDFS awards B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. Undergraduate options are Youth, Adult, and Family Services; Individual & Family Studies; Early Childhood Education & Exceptional Needs; and Early Intervention. Current enrollment in the department is 365, including 72 graduate students. The department houses the Center for Families and the Military Family Research Initiative and participates in the Center on Aging and the Life Course and its graduate programs in Gerontology. Purdue University is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, an affordable metropolitan area of 150,000 conveniently situated between Indianapolis and Chicago.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. We call attention to special opportunities at Purdue, including the Black Cultural Center, African American Studies and Research Center, Latino Cultural Center, and Women's Studies Program.
