Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Family Studies, Family Science, Human Development and Family Studies, or closely related field (a strong ABD may be considered if degree completed by August 25, 2023).
• The candidate must be able to teach in support of the department curriculum designed around the NCFR content areas and criteria for training Certified Family Life Educators and provide documentation of competencies as they relate to the 10 CFLE content areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate or graduate students.
• Experiences with students from underserved communities and historically underrepresented populations, such as BIPOC/minoritized, first-generation, and low-SES students, and students placed in developmental math and English.

A successful candidate will have the following

• A willingness to teach general education courses and collaborative WSU/Honors courses.
• A willingness to collaborate to meet the needs of our local Weber State University community.
• A research agenda and interest in involving students in research activities. A drive to create a solid track record of scholarly publication and the willingness to learn how to procure grants is desired.

Background Check? Yes
 

Physical Activity of this position: Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Physical Requirements of this position: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).