INTRODUCTION

The Department of Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) at the University of Connecticut invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor at the UConn Waterbury campus, starting on August 23, 2023. The position is a nine-month, non-tenure track appointment. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching seven undergraduate courses or the equivalent. Specific courses are likely to include close relationships, parenthood, adolescent development, research methods, and electives in the faculty member’s area of expertise.

Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.

The UConn Waterbury campus is home to over 1,000 students, and HDFS is one of ten majors that students can complete at the Waterbury campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral degree (or equivalent foreign degree) completed in human development and family sciences, psychology, sociology, or another relevant discipline by position start date.
• Teaching experience or demonstrated capacity to teach courses with documentation of a commitment to teaching.
• The ability to contribute through teaching to the diversity and excellence of the Department.
• Effective communication skills (both written and oral).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience teaching courses relevant to close relationships, parenthood, adolescent development, and/or research methods.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to teaching and/or mentoring a diverse student population.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a one-year, full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track position with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2023. The successful candidate’s academic appointment will be at the Waterbury campus. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.