student success, community engagement, and program service in our undergraduate HDFS program. The successful candidate will be required to fulfill a 4/4 teaching load during the fall and spring semesters. Summer teaching may be an additional opportunity. Examples of courses candidates may be asked to teach include introductory courses on family science (e.g., Development of Contemporary Families) and lifespan human development (e.g., Introduction to Lifespan Development & Interventions), and advanced courses such as Culture and Diversity. Applicants must show evidence of prior excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level. Experience with high enrollment courses (i.e., 120+ students) and with asynchronous online delivery of courses is highly preferred. The successful candidate will join a collaborative group of dynamic faculty committed to preparing students for meaningful and impactful careers in professions supporting children, elders, and families. Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Human Development & Family Sciences,
Marriage and Family Therapy, Child Development, Applied
Developmental Psychology, or a closely related field
• Evidence of effective teaching at the college/university
level
Preferred Qualifications:
• Doctorate in Human Development & Family Sciences, Marriage
and Family Therapy, Developmental Psychology, or a closely related
field
• Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential
• Experience with online teaching and instructional
technology
• Experience with teaching high enrollment courses (i.e., 120+
students)
Required Attachments by Candidate:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application focused on teaching
qualifications, CV, Teaching Philosophy Statement, summary of
teaching evaluations, complete teaching evaluation sets for two
courses, and list of three professional references
Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of
Texas for the duration of their appointments.
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and
will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security
sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals
conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e.,
communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems,
electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water
treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the
security and integrity of the research is maintained.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal
Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
