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The Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study and Human Development at Tufts University is seeking a part-time Lecturer in social and personality development for Spring 2022 to teach CSHD 161 Advanced Personal/Social Development. This course is designed to provide graduate students and upper-level undergraduate students with theory and research about aspects of social and personal development of children, youth, and adolescents, and the application of theory and research to direct work with children and families. The course examines both universals in personal and social development as well as individual differences and cultural contexts of development. The instructor should include a diversity, equity, and inclusion framework and should address the integration of research and practice related to the topic. This class is scheduled to be taught on Wednesdays 4:30-7:00 pm.

Qualifications: Expertise in child development, human development, applied psychology, or related field. Doctorate and college-level teaching experience preferred.

All applications are submitted via Interfolio, at apply.interfolio.com/96772. Applicants should submit the following: letter of application including teaching and diversity statements, CV, sample syllabus if available, student evaluations if available, contact information for at least 2 references. For application questions, please contact Mary Ellen Leone, Department Manager, Eliot-Pearson Dept. of Child Study and Human Development (Maryellen.leone@tufts.edu). Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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.

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