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California State University, Long Beach · 3 months ago

Assistant Professor of Human Development (Environmental Justice)

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $159K/yr

California State University, Long Beach is a Hispanic Serving Institution committed to serving diverse students. They are seeking an Assistant Professor of Human Development with a focus on environmental justice, responsible for teaching, supervising undergraduate research, and engaging in relevant research and community service.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Teach courses in Human Development and/or appropriate area(s) (Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.)

Supervise undergraduate students in research and internship fieldwork

Develop and engage in research leading to publications

Participate in service to department, college, university and community

Qualification

Ph.D. in Human DevelopmentResearch on environmental justiceTeaching undergraduate coursesQuantitative research methodsQualitative research methodsCommunity-based interventionsStudent mentorshipCultural competencyInterdisciplinary teachingDiverse classroom strategies

Required

Ph.D. in Human Development or related disciplines (e.g., Anthropology, Black Studies, Ethnic Studies, Education, Environmental Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, Women's Studies). Degree at time of application or official notification of the completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2026

Demonstrated record of or potential for research and teaching on environmental justice issues focused on individuals and communities that have been disproportionately impacted by climate change (i.e., racially minoritized communities, urban communities, communities in the Global South, etc.)

Demonstrated effectiveness in or potential for teaching undergraduate courses related to child and adolescent development

Record of or demonstrated potential for successful research and publications in areas relevant to the department mission

Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students

Preferred

Demonstrated orientation to teaching and research that aligns with the Human Development Department's mission and vision toward enacting dignified futures for all and commitment to social justice

Demonstrated effectiveness or potential to teach specialized courses on child and adolescent development within the context of diverse contexts

Demonstrated effectiveness or potential to teach courses from an interdisciplinary perspective

Demonstrated effectiveness or potential to teach in a range of modes of Instruction, including in-person, hybrid, online

Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching quantitative or qualitative research methods

Expertise in research focusing on infancy, childhood, adolescence and/or early adulthood within diverse contexts

Demonstrated ability in and/or commitment to student mentorship

Demonstrated potential to contribute cultural competency in working with the diverse students, faculty, and staff at CSULB and the greater Long Beach community through teaching, research and service as appropriate to the position

Evidence of or potential for department, college, university, and community service

Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body

Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom