Teaching Assistant Professor for Family Social Science
Company: University of Minnesota
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job ID344007
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyAcademic
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code9403T
Employee ClassInstr Fac/TC and Coord Cmp
About the Job
The Department of Family Social Science in the College of Education
and Human Development at the University of Minnesota seeks to fill
an Assistant Teaching Professor position whose work focuses on
understanding and supporting diverse families as they move through
their parenting journey. The person in this role will contribute to
the department through teaching at both the graduate and
undergraduate levels while enhancing leadership within our unique
program in parenting/family life education.
Minnesota has a diverse population, and Family Social Science is
committed to scholarship, teaching, and engagement with and for
minoritized communities and families (e.g., specific ethnic groups,
recent immigrants and refugees, and/or people in rural
environments). CEHD's strategic plan includes a vision for
authentically including anti-racism and equity in our teaching and
research priorities. This position will add breadth and depth to
the existing departmental strengths in family relationship
development while addressing state-wide needs for parent and family
life educators.
This is a 9-month, annually renewable, full-time appointment housed
on the St. Paul Campus with a target start date of August
2022.Please note we will not start reviewing applications until
December 1, 2021
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
About the Department
The Department of Family Social Science is a multidisciplinary
department in which faculty and students use the knowledge and
methods of the social sciences to examine the family as a system as
it interacts with the environment. Through the activities of
teaching, discovery, and engagement, faculty and students address a
wide range of social and economic issues affecting families
locally, nationally, and globally. The ultimate goal of this work
is to enhance the lives of individuals and families. Work is
organized around four departmental themes: families and economic
well-being, families and health, families and diversity, and
relationships and development across the lifespan. The department
offers both undergraduate and graduate (masters and Ph. D.)
degrees. Please visit our website at .
About the College
The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the third
largest college and the University, contributes to a just and
sustainable future through engagement with the local and global
communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages
of the life span. We know diversity is necessary to do our best
work and foster our humanity. That's why the CEHD community is
collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable
environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our
students, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moral
imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firm
stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic
injustice.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this
position, please click the Apply button and follow the
instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online
application for the position and attach a cover letter and
resume.Additional documents may be attached after application by
accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents
in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.This position
requires that you attach the following documents as PDFs: 1) cover
letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) names and contact information of
three references, 4) a teaching philosophy which includes prior or
proposed contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion and a
statement of teaching interests. This position will remain open
until filled.To request an accommodation during the application
process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR
(8647).
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity
and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its
employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is
committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying
identities and backgrounds.The University of Minnesota provides
equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance
status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:
http://diversity.umn.edu.
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful
completion of a background check. Our presumption is that
prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal
convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from
employment.
About the U of M
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)The University of
Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research
universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and
professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and
research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant,
diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in
Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with
world-renowned health centers, international corporations,
government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service
organizations.
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