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Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure-Track) in Human Development & Family Science
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Position Number: 5686899
Location: West Lafayette, IN
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Human Development & Family Studies

Job Summary:

The Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN is seeking applications for a full-time, academic year assistant or associate rank tenure-track faculty position. Candidates from all areas of substantive specialization in or applicable to human development and/or family science who have published using and/or taught quantitative methods are encouraged to apply. The specific area of quantitative methodology and substantive focus is open.

Duties. The successful candidate will be responsible for initiating, conducting, and publishing research, including procuring internal and external funding; teaching graduate level courses in quantitative methods and/or other undergraduate or graduate courses in HDFS; mentoring undergraduate and graduate students; and engaging in service at the campus, community, state, and/or national level. The position is an academic year appointment with an anticipated start date of August 2025.

Qualifications.A PhD, obtained by August 1, 2025, in Human Development and Family Science, Education, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a related field is required.

The successful candidate will utilize one or more advanced quantitative methods, including but not limited to structural equation modeling, mixed effects/multilevel modeling, and their extensions, approaches applicable to prevention/intervention, and/or other types of longitudinal and/or dyadic modeling. The successful candidate will contribute scholarly research in NIH priority areas, the research in the College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS; signature areas: Developmental Health and Wellness, Healthy Lifestyles and Vital Longevity, Sustainable and Thriving Communities and Organizations), and/or Purdue's One Health Initiative.

About the Department

Human Development and Family Science is a multi-disciplinary department located in the College of Health and Human Sciences. With 22 tenure track and 8 clinical faculty members and 35 PhD students, the Department affords many opportunities to develop interdisciplinary collaborative research. Current research foci in the department include early childhood education and policy, diverse family systems, biological underpinnings of development and health, advanced methodology, health and well-being, interpersonal relations, military families, cross-cultural development, health disparities, as well as research focused on Latinx, Multiracial, Asian American, and Black youth and families. HDFS faculty are involved in a wide range of cross-campus initiatives including the Methodology Center at Purdue, HHS Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Science Consortium, the Center for Aging and the Life Course, the Purdue Autism Research Center, the Women's Global Health Institute, and the Purdue Policy Research Institute.

Facilities and Centers

HDFS maintains spacious and well-equipped research facilities and centers, including the Ben & Maxine Miller Laboratory Preschool, the Military Family Research Institute, Cooperative Extension, the Center for Families, and the Center for Early Learning. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to capitalize on an extraordinary network of collaborations and resources that include strong support for interdisciplinary and translational research.

The College of Health and Human Sciences and the Department of Human Development and Family Science are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our leadership, faculty, staff, and students are engaged in many efforts that are consistent with this commitment.

Application Process

To apply, a curriculum vitae, letter of application, three selected publications, a research statement, a teaching statement, and the names of three professional references should be submitted through this link. Letters of recommendation are not requested in the initial application package but may be requested later. The research statement should elaborate on the candidate's 5-year programmatic research goals, and efforts that will further the Department's stated goals. The teaching statement should demonstrate inclusive approaches to teaching and mentoring. A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Priority will be given to complete applications received by October 31, but we will continue to review applications until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Associate Professor Kristine Marceau (kristinemarceau@purdue.edu).

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including members of underrepresented groups, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.