The Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) at the University of Missouri seeks applicants for the endowed Millsap Professorship of Diversity and Multicultural Studies in HDFS at the rank of Professor with tenure (9-month appointment). The successful candidate will have a doctorate in Human Development and Family Science, or a related field, national reputation for excellence in scholarship, track record of external funding, recent publications in top-tier journals, scholarly emphasis on diversity and multiculturalism in human development and/or family science and meet expectations to maintain or be promoted to “full” professor upon hire. Successful applicants will demonstrate scholarly activity consistent with the University’s status as an AAU member and a “Very High” Research Productive institution.
The Millsap Professor will maintain an active and vibrant program of research that complements the research of current HDFS faculty, secure external funding to support such research efforts, emphasize diversity and multiculturalism in any area within human development and family science, provide leadership and insight about topics pertaining to diversity and multiculturalism to the campus and local communities, and teach and advise students.
The start date is August 2024. Salary is commensurate with experience, and the position includes ongoing supplemental monetary support for scholarly activities. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to the applications received by February 1, 2024. Applicants from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
This position will be housed in the Department of Human Development and Family Science at the University of Missouri – Columbia.
Responsibilities:
• Maintain an active, externally funded program of research and scholarship
• Teach courses related to diversity and multiculturalism consistent with the program and departmental instructional needs
• Advise and provide research supervision to graduate students in Human Development and Family Science and serve on dissertation committees for students in the department
• Provide leadership to the program, department, college, and university
Candidates will be evaluated on:
• Record of scholarly productivity and evidence of maintaining such scholarship
• Success as principal investigator on externally-funded projects
• Emphasis on diversity and multicultural studies within HDFS or related field
• Ability to teach and mentor students on diversity and multicultural topics
• Ability to work and engage with department, university, and community members
• Is a “full” Professor or meets the requirements to be promoted to “full” Professor