The Department of Human Development, Family Studies, & Counseling (HDFSC) at Texas Woman's University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Human Development & Family Studies. The position is expected to begin in August 2024.
The Department of HDFSC houses undergraduate programs in Child Development and Family Studies, as well as graduate programs in Child Development, Child Life, Family Studies, Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling & Development, and School Counseling.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The position is a full-time, 9-month tenure-track appointment. Successful applicants must have a Ph.D. in the discipline of Human Development & Family Studies (HDFS), Child Development, Family Sciences, or a closely related field, with a teaching, scholarship, and service record appropriate for the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will have appreciation for a multidisciplinary environment and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. Faculty will be expected to:
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ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
Texas Woman's University occupies a notable position in higher education as the nation's largest university primarily for women. Established in 1901, TWU is a doctoral/research-intensive public university which emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education. About 10% of the university's nearly 16,000 students are men. TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton (population 115,000), located 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This metroplex, the nation's fourth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, theatre companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues. Additional information about the University is available at .
TWU prides itself on providing students with a well-rounded educational experience focused on service, integrity, and health and well-being. Respect for diversity in all dimensions (currently ranked 4th in the nation for diversity) and a safe campus environment (Texas Woman's is among the safest campuses in the nation) are among the hallmarks of a TWU education. TWU faculty and staff are passionate defenders of a "Learn by Doing" experiential learning environment where they provide students with opportunities to engage in campus, workplace, and community activities that can help shape their sense of purpose, their appreciation for the importance of building quality personal and professional relationships, and their ability to address life's challenges. This holistic, mentoring approach to developing students as engaged, productive citizens in the complex world of the 21st Century encompasses understanding of the balance of health, spiritual and mental well-being.
Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
TWU is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, genetic information, or against qualified disabled persons.