Assistant/Associate Professor of Early Childhood Development and Learning

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) at Purdue University is searching for an Assistant or Associate Professor with expertise in early childhood development and early learning (birth through 8 yrs.). Desirable areas of expertise include early literacy and other specializations in early care and education. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or comparable degree.

The successful candidate will be responsible for initiating, conducting, and publishing research, including procuring internal and external funding; teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, including courses in the early childhood teacher licensure program; mentoring graduate students; and engaging in service at the campus, community, state, and/or national level. We are seeking a faculty member with a strong research program that is capable of attracting external funding.

HDFS is located in the College of Health and Human Sciences, affording many opportunities to develop interdisciplinary collaborative research. Other research foci in the department include health & well-being, interpersonal relations, culture & diversity, and military families. HDFS maintains spacious and well-equipped research facilities and centers, including the Ben & Maxine Miller Laboratory Preschool, the Center for Families, Cooperative Extension, and the Military Family Research Institute.

Applicants should send a cover letter summarizing their research and teaching, a curriculum vitae, and representative publications to: HDFS-Faculty-Search@purdue.edu  Applicant should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the same address. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to David Purpura, PhD, (purpura@purdue.edu) chair of the search committee. Preliminary inquiries are welcome.

Purdue University’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction, and engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in their cover letter, indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Ad Approved by Ethics and Compliance – eno 9/5/2017