"Temporary Faculty Human Development and Family Science"

Job Summary

The School of Human Ecology is now accepting applications for a pool of part-time faculty positions in Human Development and Family Science for the academic year 2025-2026. These positions are on an as needed, semester-by-semester basis. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in the BS Human Development and Family Science program.
• Applicants may be asked to teach in various modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and online).

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Earned master's or doctoral degree in Human Development and Family Science or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in courses related to child development and/or family science.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with and support student populations in various learning environments.
• Authorization to work in the country where the position is located.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Human Development and Family Science or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in courses related to child development and/or family science.
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
• Experience teaching online or hybrid courses.
• Familiarity with learning management systems.

Required Documents to Attach

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

Department Information

The multi-disciplinary School of Human Ecology, which is an applied research and creative activity unit serving over 700 undergraduate majors. The school offers programs in Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design, Human Development and Family Science, Interior Design, and Recreation and Tourism Management. The Human Development and Family Science Program offers courses in a variety of modalities (e.g., face to face, hybrid, and online) as well as a minor. The program has dedicated faculty who offer student-centered instruction and engage with students outside of the classroom in activities such as mentoring and undergraduate research. It is an exciting time to join the Human Development and Family Science Program at Georgia Southern University. We invite applications from candidates with specializations in child development and/or family science.

Location

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Department Chair, Trent Davis, tjdavis@georgiasouthern.edu.