Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried - Human Development and Family Science - Department of Human Development and Family Science - Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

Department

Department of Human Development and Family Science - Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality research in the broad domain of human development and family science.
• Provide guidance, leadership, and mentorship to graduate students.
• Provide quality teaching to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Support the service needs of the Department, College, and University.
• Collaborate with and support Departmental Centers and Institutes, such as the Family Institute and the Center for Couples and Family Therapy.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in a relevant area of study (e.g., family studies/science, human development, or psychology).
• A record of research accomplishments with the potential for extramural funding.
• Evidence of college-level teaching excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with or secured extramural funding.
• Experience at Research 1 universities.
• Ability to teach online, hybrid, and traditional modes.
• Demonstrated success working with all student populations.

Other Information

The Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) in the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at Florida State University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-earning assistant professor position. We seek a colleague committed to research, mentorship, teaching, and advising. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in ongoing research in a well-defined scholarship area within the broad domain of human development and family science, with clear connections to human development (child, adolescent, adult or old age), family processes, family policy/programs, and/or relationship interventions. They will advise and mentor graduate students in the MS and Ph.D. programs, chair doctoral dissertation committees, contribute to academic service for the Department, College, and University, and apply for external funding to support and advance their research projects.

The Department of Human Development and Family Science is committed to making a difference in the lives of people. Our programs focus on human development, family processes, and empirically supported relationship interventions. Specifically, our research, teaching, and service activities reflect our three program foci: Relational development and enhancement of children adolescents, young adults, couples, older adults, and families; distressed families and relational interventions; and the link between parenting and peer processes and relational and mental health outcomes. The Department also has a focus on health and well-being across the lifespan. The Department strives to provide undergraduate and graduate students with outstanding academic experiences in teaching, research, and professional development.

For more information about the Department of Human Development and Family Science, visit: https://annescollege.fsu.edu/hdfs.

The roots of FSU’s Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences date back to the university’s establishment, and it is the oldest college of its kind in Florida. The College is home to six academic departments united through a common goal to maximize human potential. In total, the College includes the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, Department of Educational Psychology & Learning Systems, Department of Human Development & Family Sciences, Department of Health, Nutrition & Food Sciences, Department of Sport Management, School of Teacher Education, numerous research centers, and three laboratory schools (Florida State University School, FSU Pembroke Pines Charter School, and The Collegiate School at FSU Panama City). Anne’s College serves over 4,000 students via approximately 200 full-time faculty and nearly 80 full-time staff.

For more information about the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences visit: https://annescollege.fsu.edu/.

Contact Info

Search Committee Co-Chairs: Francis Fincham and Tom Ledermann

University Information

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Faculty Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Applicants should also include a letter of application, names of three references with contact information, and a statement of research.

Transcripts, work samples (such as published manuscripts and teaching artifacts), and three letters of recommendation will be required of candidates selected for an interview.

Review of candidates will begin 11/30/2026 and will continue until filled. We urge interested candidates to submit materials as soon as possible.

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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