"Assistant Professor Human Development and Family Science"

Job Details

Assistant Professor Human Development and Family Science

Job ID: 290606
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time:
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

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Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

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Location

With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

The School of Human Ecology is a dynamic and growth-oriented applied research unit with over 17 faculty and staff. We serve over 700 undergraduate majors enrolled in four unique, specialized disciplines: Interior Architecture and Design, Human Development and Family Science, Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design, and Recreation and Tourism Management. Each program focuses on human behavior and experience with a shared mission to enhance quality of life.

Whether exploring the multifaceted aspects of human development and family science, delving into the nuances of interior design, unleashing creative potential in fashion merchandising and apparel design, or navigating the outdoors in recreation and tourism management, each program offers comprehensive, evidence-based learning. Our approach emphasizes impactful research and creative activity, hands-on learning experiences that bring theory to practice, and a supportive, mentoring environment for students and faculty. We maintain an active undergraduate research program and demonstrate a passion for community and global engagement. We also house the Child Development Center, an on-campus laboratory serving 64 children that provides student training opportunities and supports faculty research.

The Human Development and Family Science program considers human development across the lifespan within the context of families and their communities. Combining research and applied skills, the program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in child development, family services, and programming for children and families with opportunities for experiential learning. The program includes a dedicated core of faculty members who teach in both the fully online and face-to-face undergraduate degree tracks. Students majoring in Human Development and Family Science also have access to an Accelerated Bachelors to Masters (ABM) program by applying up to 12-hours of undergraduate credit hours to a Master of Public Administration degree. A minor in Human Development and Family Science is also available to non-majors.

Job Summary

Reporting to the School of Human Ecology Chair, the Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Science position requires undergraduate teaching. In addition, the position requires developing and sustaining a productive program of research and scholarship, providing service to the School, college, and university, engaging in student success initiatives, and participating in professional development. The position is an academic (10 month) tenure-track appointment.

Required Qualifications

• Earned PhD in Human Development and Family Science, or a closely related field, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Human Development and Family Science, by August 1, 2026.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.
• Record of or potential for securing external funding (e.g. grants, fellowships, sponsored research, etc.) to support scholarship and research activities.
• Evidence of, or potential for, excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level in multiple modalities (finalists will be required to demonstrate competence via a teaching demonstration).
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of college/university teaching experience.
• Experience with the development and delivery of academic courses in both online and traditional modalities.
• Interest in and ability to integrate experiential learning into coursework.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; official or unofficial graduate transcripts; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins October 25, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Search Chair: Dr. Katy Gregg

Email: kgregg@georgiasouthern.edu

Telephone: 912-478-5199