Tufts University School of Arts and Sciences 

Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study and Human Development 

FACULTY POSITION: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN APPLIED DEVELOPMENTAL SCIENCE 

THE ELIOT-PEARSON DEPARTMENT OF CHILD STUDY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AT TUFTS UNIVERSITY invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Applied Developmental Science to begin September 1, 2021. The successful applicant’s record should demonstrate the integration of research in developmental science using advanced statistical methods with applied and practice-based knowledge in the service of supporting and enhancing the well-being of children and families.  

Qualifications: Candidates must possess a doctorate in child development, psychology (e.g., clinical, counseling, pediatric, developmental), family studies, education, or related area. Applicants’ research and teaching interests should reflect a focus on the psychological and/or physical well-being of children, adolescents, and their families, such as: the promotion of emotional and behavioral concomitants of health and well-being across the lifespan; sociocultural disparities in well-being and in access to and receipt of services; cultural and contextual considerations in designing, implementing, and evaluating effective interventions and educational programs in a variety of venues (e.g., early intervention and home visiting programs, mental health clinics, special education settings, schools, early childhood centers, hospitals, etc.).? A record of publications in the application of developmental science is required.   

Our preference is for a scholar with experience in program evaluation and/or the application of advanced developmental methods and statistics relevant to developmental science. We are looking for a candidate who will help the department expand its current methodological offerings in areas such as longitudinal designs, methods of causal inference, and/or mixed methods.  We seek a colleague with strong evidence of research potential, including externally funded research and publications, as well as evidence of successful teaching, and applied experience. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a research program supported by external funding from federal and private sources.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their substantive area of interest and to help meet other department teaching needs. Particularly desirable would be courses on any of the following: contemporary perspectives on child/adolescent health and well-being; sociocultural disparities in child and family well-being; trauma-informed interventions for child and family well-being; early education interventions; program evaluation and or advanced statistical methods.   

The mission of the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study and Human Development is to enhance the lives of children and families in diverse communities and contexts using collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches in ways that reflect the integration of research and practice - understood in the context of culture and community. The department is known for its undergraduate and graduate programs, including M.A. and Ph.D. programs in several areas of developmental science and applied human development (e.g., master’s concentration in Clinical-Developmental Health and Psychology). Our teaching also serves students in other Tufts departments and schools (e.g., Psychology, Computer Science, Community Health, Urban & Environmental Policy and Planning) and we collaborate with researchers throughout the university (e.g., Tufts University School of Medicine, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy). The Department aims to prepare students to work with culturally diverse children and families in a variety of clinical, educational, research, and policy-oriented settings. The Department also reflects Tufts’ university-wide commitment to active citizenship and to social justice.  See http://ase.tufts.edu/epcshd/ for more information about the department, its programs, and research centers.  

Application Requirements: All applications are submitted via Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/80228 . Interested candidates should send a letter of application; a vita; and descriptions (no more than 2 pages each) of: (a) their research program, (b) teaching philosophy and experience, and (c) a statement regarding how they address diversity, equity, and inclusion in their research, teaching/mentoring, and service; two or three representative scholarly publications; and three letters of recommendation. For questions, please contact Mary Ellen Leone, Department Manager, Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study and Human Development, Tufts University, 105 College Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 or maryellen.leone@tufts.edu, 617 627 5270. Review of applications will begin Nov.  5, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  We are deeply committed to enhancing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. 

EEO Statement 

Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally and globally. Tufts University also prides itself on creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Current and prospective employees of the university are expected to have and continuously develop skill in, and disposition for, positively engaging with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.  

Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff and fostering their success when hired. Members of underrepresented groups are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Read the University's?Non-Discrimination statement and policy. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling Johny Laine in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at Johny.Laine@tufts.edu.? Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at http://oeo.tufts.edu.