JOBS: Iowa State University, Dept of Human Development and Family Studies

HDFS Chair Search Announcement

Iowa State University invites nominations and applications for the position of Chair and Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies. We seek a candidate who is committed to leadership and administration of a department that is research- and grant-productive; dedicated to quality teaching, learning and Extension/outreach; and ready to serve the University, local community, and larger profession.

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies has 27 tenure-track faculty, 25 staff, an annual operating budget of $3.2 million, and over $9 million in external funding. About 400 undergraduate students pursue majors in Child, Adult, and Family Services; Early Childhood Education; and Family Finance, Housing, and Policy. The Department also offers both an M.S. and Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies with signature areas including: early development, care, and education; family policy and practice; and life-span development. Around 72 graduate students currently are enrolled.

Iowa State University of Science and Technology, located in Ames, Iowa, is a public land grant institution with over 26,000 students as well as 6,000 faculty and staff. It is a member of the American Association of Universities and is a Carnegie Research University (very high research activity).

Required qualifications: Established record of research, teaching excellence, and professional service commensurate with the rank of Professor with tenure; earned doctorate in Human Development and Family Studies or a related field. Preferred qualifications: Previous leadership experience in higher education, demonstrated value of interdisciplinary work, dedication to land grant philosophy, exemplary record of external funding, commitment to teaching excellence, dedication to outreach and Extension, demonstrated support for diversity, commitment to the principle of shared governance, collaborative leadership style, and visible and active leadership within and outside the university. This 12-month position has a proposed starting date of January 1, 2009 and is a fiscal year appointment with competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All interested, qualified persons are encouraged to apply online for this position by visiting www.iastatejobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=76150 and clicking “Apply for this Vacancy.” Candidates should submit a letter of application addressing the qualifications and expectations noted above; curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, e-mail, and telephone numbers of five persons from whom letters of reference may be requested. Review will begin on October 15 and continue until the position is filled. The search is confidential and references will be contacted after initial screening and only after the candidate has given permission. If you have questions regarding this vacancy, please e-mail Carl Smith, Search Committee Chair, csmith@iastate.edu or call 515 294-0317.

For additional information, please visit these sites:

• Iowa State University – www.iastate.edu
• College of Human Sciences – www.hs.iastate.edu
• Department of Human Development and Family Studies - www.hdfs.hs.iastate.edu

Jennifer A. Margrett, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Iowa State University

Department of Human Development and Family Studies

4380 Palmer Building, Room 2354

Ames, IA 50011-4380

Office Ph: 515-294-3028

Lab Ph: 515-294-4380

Fax: 515-294-2502

E-mail: margrett@iastate.edu

http://www.hdfs.hs.iastate.edu/