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California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB)
Department of Child, Adolescent, & Family Studies - Assistant Professor
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A College Professor or Instructor teaches students beyond the high school level, including undergraduate and graduate students. Teaches subjects ranging from liberal arts (literature, history, languages) to sciences, mathematics, business, art., music or technology. Conducts research and supervises student research. Teaches at a public or private college, in a two year or four year degree program.
$116,870 / year median in California
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, the university serves approximately 19,000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the
Inland Empire:
74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups, 80 percent are first-generation, and 56 percent are Pell eligible. For more information on the campus, please visit the CSUSB website . CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSB's commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.JOB SUMMARY
The Department of Child, Adolescent, & Family Studies at California State University, San Bernardino invites applications from a diverse group of qualified applicants for an Assistant Professor, tenure track position to begin August 2027. The Department invites applications from teacher-scholars whose research and teaching are situated at the intersection of family studies and child development. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in families with young children and who have the ability to teach courses in family studies, early childhood development, and early childhood education. Qualified candidates are those that possess the necessary content expertise in family studies, specialize in studying early childhood development, and engage in scholarship and teaching supporting historically underrepresented groups, diversity, equity, and/or social justice. The Department of Child, Adolescent, & Family Studies offers both theoretical and practical application courses, designed to help prepare graduates for direct service careers working with children of diverse backgrounds, to merge developmental knowledge with practical experience, and to prepare students for graduate training. The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in family studies, and be able to teach courses in these areas, as well as in early childhood development, at both the undergraduate and master's levels (with class sizes ranging from 30 to 200 students). Demonstrated excellence in university teaching is essential. Additionally, the successful candidate must have an active and viable research program in which they can supervise, mentor, and involve undergraduate and graduate students. A record, or emerging record, of scholarly activities (e.g., peer-reviewed publications and/or conference presentations) is expected. The potential for securing external funding is also desirable.TYPICAL ACTIVITIES
The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in family studies, and be able to teach courses in these areas, as well as in early childhood development, at both the undergraduate and master's levels (with class sizes ranging from 30 to 200 students). Demonstrated excellence in university teaching is essential. Additionally, the successful candidate must have an active and viable research program in which they can supervise, mentor, and involve undergraduate and graduate students. A record, or emerging record, of scholarly activities (e.g., peer-reviewed publications and/or conference presentations) is expected. The potential for securing external funding is also desirable. Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in hand by time of appointment. (Ph.D.) Required qualifications for the position include: [A Ph.D. in child development, human development, developmental psychology, family studies, or a related field is required at the time of appointment.]PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to the qualifications listed above, a research program with an applied focus and/or evidence of community-based professional activities is desired Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation is valued. Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching and leadership experience at program level is preferred and should be noted in application.SPECIAL CONDITIONS
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.Note:
CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.Please note:
Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community. For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
To find out more about the Department of Child, Adolescent, & Family Studie s ( https://www.csusb.edu/child-adolescent-and-family-studies) For more information regarding the position, please contact: Recruitment Chair Dr. Keting Chen, Ph.D. keting.chen@csusb.eduHOW TO APPLY
Please submit: Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter that includes: a. A statement of your teaching interest/philosophy b. A statement of your research experience/plans If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may l be required prior to appointment). Reference List- names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation.
B Employment:
CSUSB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation:
Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.CA Resident Requirement:
The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU's mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California's schools, economy, culture and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU's business operations almost exclusively reside within California. As of the effective date of this policy, hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is prohibited. Exceptions to this prohibition are limited to approved purposes for conducting CSU business in a region outside of California. Out-of-state employment creates various legal and tax liabilities that the CSU must seriously consider when extending employment to individuals residing outside the state. For more information and the full policy, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/ Salary is commensurate with experience. Assistant Professor (Range 3)- $6,221
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