Assistant or Associate Professor – Adulthood in Context
The
School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University seeks a
tenure-track assistant or associate professor whose theoretical and
empirical research focuses on adult development in social, biological,
economic, cultural or policy context. Specific interests might include
(but are not limited to): Theories of adult development and the life
course; changing patterns of adult schooling, learning, work, and
retirement; changing demographics and intergenerational dynamics;
transition to adulthood, parenting or grandparenting; transnational and
comparative perspectives; development of the self and of political,
religious, or civic identity in adulthood; social, cultural, economic or
policy factors affecting adult health and aging; the influence of
technology or the media on adult social engagement.
Scholars
from psychology, human development, education, sociology, political
science, anthropology, economics, family studies, public policy, and
related social-science disciplines are encouraged to apply. Teaching and
advising responsibilities will include doctoral students in the Human
Development and Social Policy (HDSP) program, as well as masters or
undergraduate courses.
Applicants should submit electronically
a letter outlining their research program and teaching experience, a
current CV, representative reprints, and three letters of reference, to
Professor Emma Adam, Search Committee Chair, c/o Laura Salus at [log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask].
Review of materials will begin on October 1, 2011 and applicants are
strongly encouraged to submit their materials before that date.
Minorities and woman are strongly urged to apply. Northwestern
University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Hiring
is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
Northwestern
University is located in an attractive lakefront community adjacent to
Chicago. For more information about the School of Education and Social
Policy, go to http://www.sesp.northwestern.edu/.
