Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies; two positions

Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies (two positions) Position Summary

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies invites applications for two 9‑month tenure‑track appointments at the Assistant Professor level, starting August 2026. We seek dynamic and collegial scholars with demonstrated potential for research productivity, high‑quality teaching, and intentional service. We encourage applications from candidates specializing in any area of Developmental or Family Science who will complement and expand our current departmental strengths.

• Maintain an active and productive research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Advising undergraduate and graduate students.
• Seek external research funding.
• Provide professional and institutional service.

• Doctoral degree in Human Development and Family Studies or a closely related field (e.g., Psychology, Sociology, Education, Biobehavioral Health, or Public Health).
• Evidence of competence in college instruction.
• Record of scholarly publication and competence in related research methodology.
• Strong potential to obtain external funding for research.

• Record of scholarly publication representing a clear research portfolio.
• Evidence of success in applying for or securing research funding.
• Strong methodological expertise.
• Demonstrated skills in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Evidence of mentoring in support of student success, including students of diverse backgrounds.
• Potential to collaborate with colleagues around departmental teaching, mentoring, and research activities.

Review of applications will begin November 14, 2025, and will remain open until the positions are filled. Candidates will provide a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and contact information for three letters of reference.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Teaching Philosophy
• Research Statement

Optional documents may be submitted at the applicant’s discretion.

R for Rare (0–30%), O for Occasional (30–60%), F for Frequent (60–90%), C for Constant (90–100%).

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). The following supplemental questions apply to all applicants:

• * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position:
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  • Carolina Peacemaker
  • Other Newspaper
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Other Professional Journal
  • NCWorks.gov
  • UNC System Job Board
  • Other Online Job Board
  • Personal Networking
  • Search Firm
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
• * Other:
  Please list (Open Ended Question).
• * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro?
  • Yes
  • No