"Collegiate Associate Professor of HDFS and Director of the ABB Minor"

Job Description

The Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) Department at Virginia Tech invites applications for a Collegiate Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Science and Director of the Adaptive Brain and Behavior (ABB) Pathways Minor. This is a full-time, academic-year position.

The HDFS Department seeks a colleague with experience in curriculum leadership and development and demonstrated excellence in teaching. The responsibilities of the Director of the ABB Pathways Minor include teaching Gateway and Capstone courses for the ABB Minor, with content on integrative health, self-care, and mindfulness-based practices, as well as community engagement, program leadership, evaluation, and grant writing. The ABB Director will also perform advising duties for undergraduate students interested or enrolled in the ABB minor.

Additional responsibilities will include teaching classes in the HDFS undergraduate curriculum based on need and expertise. The combined HDFS and ABB teaching load is 3/3 for the academic year. Other duties may include various service or committee assignments at the department, college, or university level. For information on Collegiate Faculty Ranks, see 5.1.5 of the Virginia Tech Faculty Handbook at: https://faculty.vt.edu/academic-personnel/academic-policies-and-resources/faculty-handbook/chapter05.html.html#5.1.5
This position will assist the department in meeting its goals related to student engagement, persistence, retention, and graduation.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Science or related field
• Evidence of teaching excellence in large HDFS classes and online HDFS classes
• Record of academic publications or presentations on the scholarship of teaching and learning
• Teaching certification or experience teaching mindfulness-based practices such as meditation, tai chi, or yoga in a large classroom environment
• Experience in curriculum design and development and academic program leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching upper-division courses involving transdisciplinary teams and community engagement
• Experience advising undergraduate students
• Experience submitting and administering grants

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

commensurate with experience

Review Date

March 17, 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.