Anticipated Clinical Assistant Professor
Anticipated Clinical Assistant Professor
Human Development and Family Sciences
School of Family and Consumer Sciences
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
The School of Family and Consumer Sciences at Northern Illinois University (NIU) seeks applications for an anticipated 9-month, clinical faculty position at the clinical assistant professor level in Human Development and Family Sciences, to begin August 2023. Our distinct culture at NIU encourages collaboration among researchers, students, staff, community members, alumni and friends. We embrace our diversity and prioritize fostering equity, inclusion, and justice.
The position is housed in the area of Human Development and Family Sciences in the School of Family and Consumer Sciences. The School has 14 full-time faculty members and three supportive professional staff and offers two undergraduate degrees and one Master’s degrees (https://www.chhs.niu.edu/facs/index.shtml) with specializations in Marriage and Family, Therapy (the only COAMFTE accredited program at a state supported university in Illinois) and Leadership in Aging Studies. The School also houses a Couple and Family Therapy Clinic, the Child Development and Family Center, and the NIU Child Protection Training Academy. Northern Illinois University is a Doctoral/Research extensive university with a diverse student body of over 17,000, located 65 miles west of Chicago.
Position Summary
Assistant Clinical Professor to support instructional needs of undergraduate and graduate programs in Human Development and Family Sciences.
Required Qualifications
An earned doctorate by the time of appointment in the area of human development and family sciences or closely related field. Applicants who have not completed their doctoral program must include documentation indicating the likelihood of completion by August 2023.
Demonstrated commitment for cross-disciplinary collaboration and program development.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated record of scholarly publications
University-level teaching experience
Graduation from one COAMFTE accredited program
The area of Human Development and Family Sciences is housed in the School of Family and Consumer Sciences, in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Northern Illinois University. The School has 14 full-time faculty members and three supportive professional staff and offers two undergraduate degrees and one Master’s degrees (https://www.chhs.niu.edu/facs/index.shtml) with specializations in Marriage and Family, Therapy (the only COAMFTE accredited program at a state supported university in Illinois) and Leadership in Aging Studies. The School also houses a Couple and Family Therapy Clinic, the Child Development and Family Center, and the NIU Child Protection Training Academy. Northern Illinois University is a Doctoral/Research extensive university with a diverse student body of over 17,000, located 65 miles west of Chicago.
Job Overview
1425 West Lincoln Highway
DeKalb, IL 60115
United States
Application Process
Please submit application and documents through NIU online employment system at https://employment.niu.edu/postings/67408 by February 1, 2023;. Preference will be given to applicants received by February 1, 2023, however, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Applicants must submit a letter of application stating qualifications, current curriculum vitae, transcripts of relevant degrees, professional references. Letters of recommendation must be sent directly by the individuals serving as references to:
Dr. Scott Sibley, Associate Professor and Search Committee Chair
School of Family and Consumer Sciences
Northern Illinois University,
DeKalb, IL 60115-2854
FAX: 815-753-1321
815.753.6344
Email: [email protected]
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