Professor and Chair in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies

Iowa State University
Posting Date

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa seeks a Professor and Chair of the
department.

Applications are sought for a visionary leader with a commitment to excellence and
innovation and demonstrated capacity to lead the department in support of the College’s mission of expanding human potential in the education of undergraduate and graduate students, interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary research, and Extension and Outreach.

About 350 undergraduate students pursue majors in Human Development and Family Studies; Early Childhood Education; Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies; and Financial Counseling and Planning. The Department also offers both an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies. Currently, 67 graduate students are enrolled in these programs. The Department includes the Iowa State Financial Counseling Clinic, Child Welfare Research and Training Project, and the Child Development Laboratory School. Extension programs play a vital role in the Department’s mission.

Qualifications

The successful applicant for this position will:
• Provide visionary leadership for the Department to serve the needs of faculty, staff, students, stakeholders, and citizens to fulfill the land-grant mission of the department, college, and university;
• Be a collaborative member of college leadership teams across the college and department;
• Communicate effectively the mission, vision, and strengths of the department and college within Iowa State University and to external stakeholders and collaborators in the public and private sectors;
• Manage budget, personnel, and other resources to achieve the mission of the department and comply with college and university-level policies and practices;
• Facilitate the professional development of others and provide mentorship;
• Foster an environment in which all faculty and staff work toward the school’s purposes and
are evaluated for their contributions;
• Assist faculty, staff, and graduate students to attain resources through extramural funding by encouraging a culture of collaboration and innovation;
• Participate in representational activities on behalf of the school and college.
• Contribute to the mission of the department through teaching, research, or servie.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
• Ph.D.. in Human Development and Family Studies or related discipline.
• A record of scholarly accomplishment consistent with an advanced tenured professor to qualify for tenure in CHHS at the rank of professor.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated accomplishments in mentoring, facilitating the professional development of others, and team building;
• Demonstrated evidence of collaboration and goal planning;
• Demonstrated evidence of personnel and budget management;
• Leadership experience with strong skills in interpersonal communication;
• A commitment to undergraduate, graduate, and professional student education; and
• Demonstrated capability in curricular planning and development and understanding of advancing research and extension and outreach enterprises.

Organization Summary

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive and is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. More than 30,000 students are enrolled and are served by over 6,200 faculty and staff.

Iowa State University is a global and culturally diverse university committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for both learning and employment. We know that diversity in experience and perspective is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and building an inclusive academic community. At Iowa State, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituents. The university has an expectation that all employees will demonstrate a contribution to diversity and inclusion as embodied in Iowa State University's Principles of Community. The ISU Strategic Plan (2022-2031) can be found here: https://strategicplan.iastate.edu/:~:text=our%20vision,and%20human%20cr…
 

Job Overview

Job Type
Full time
Location

901 Stange Road
Ames, IA 50011
United States

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For guaranteed consideration, applications must be received no later than December 1, 2024. All interested, qualified applicants must apply for this position online at www.jobs.iastate.edu to Job Requisition R15637.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/AffirmaEve Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294- 7612, email eooffi[email protected].

Application Deadline
December 1, 2024