Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Human Development & Family Studies

Job Duties

Building on the Wisconsin RISE Initiative, the School of Human Ecology (SoHE) at University of Wisconsin‑Madison invites applications for five full‑time, tenure‑track positions (annual 9‑month contract) at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor within the next 1–2 years. In SoHE, cross‑unit collaborations expand our capacity to obtain funded research support and provide students with high‑impact learning opportunities. We seek colleagues who are imaginative, collaborative, with strong disciplinary training and who are interested in shaping the future by connecting communities of researchers, students and stakeholders.

The successful candidates will bring methodological diversity and rigor applied to understanding and solving real‑world problems along with a strengths‑based approach to equity and justice. They will be poised to make major discoveries and translate them into real‑world impact under the following areas:

• RISE‑AI: AI‑enhanced design analytics, creativity, and collaboration; AI applications in consumer and personal finance, family caregiving and community health services through multi‑modal models; and ethical AI in design and innovations.
• RISE‑EARTH: The built environment and its impact on human behavior; the impact of climate change on financial vulnerability, risks and exposures to marginalized groups; food security and food systems and working with people and communities; the impact of fashion and textile industry on social, environmental, and economic sustainability.
• RISE‑THRIVE: Social, educational and economic determinants of health and linking early and mid‑life exposures with later life health and health disparities; new technologies (including AI and robotics) to support health equity and general well‑being; caregiving, social supports, and connection across the life course.

Applicants are invited to examine one or more departments and one or more RISE areas. For additional information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools, and colleges.
• Publish research findings or exhibit creative works in venues appropriate to the area of scholarship.
• Seek external research funding as appropriate for the area of study.
• Disseminate findings of high‑impact research to a wide range of stakeholders appropriate to the area of investigation.
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the area of expertise.
• Advise graduate students and mentor undergraduate students.
• Contribute to undergraduate program development in an academic program.
• Join the faculty in shared governance of the School of Human Ecology.
• Participate in department, school, university, and professional service appropriate to the faculty rank.

Associate and Full Professor candidates must possess experience and scholarly credentials that meet UW‑Madison’s promotion and tenure standards. Assistant Professor candidates must have a terminal degree at the time of application or official notification of completion of their degree by the appointment date.

• Lead a research program that produces high‑impact scholarship.
• Attract external funding individually and/or through active collaboration.
• Engage undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Teach lecture, seminar or studio courses at a range of levels to support academic programs in one or more of our seven undergraduate majors and at least one of our graduate program options.

PhD or other terminal degree required by the start date. Preferred degree areas:
Human Development and Family Studies, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, Social Work, or a related discipline.

Negotiable, 9‑month appointment.

• A cover letter (max 2 pages) detailing your interest and relevant experience for this position and explaining why you are applying to the School of Human Ecology. It should identify at least one RISE Initiative (RISE‑AI, RISE‑EARTH, or RISE‑THRIVE) under which your application should be considered.
• Research statement (max 2 pages) describing your research program, impact, and plans.
• Teaching statement …