Job Summary:

Reporting to the School of Human Ecology Chair, the Lecturer of Human
Development and Family Science position requires undergraduate teaching and providing
service to the School, College, and University, as well as engaging in student success initiatives
and professional development. The position is an academic (10 month) non-tenure track
appointment.

The Human Development and Family Science program considers human development across
the lifespan within the context of families and their communities. Combining research and
applied skills, the program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in child
development, family services, and programming for children and families with opportunities for
experiential learning. The program includes a dedicated core of faculty members who teach in
both the fully online and face-to-face undergraduate degree tracks. Students majoring in Human
Development and Family Science also have access to an Accelerated Bachelors to Masters
(ABM) program by applying up to 12-hours of undergraduate credit hours to a Master of Public
Administration degree. A minor in Human Development and Family Science is also available to
non-majors.

Contact Information
Search Chair: Dr. Trent Davis
Email: tjdavis@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-5430
Location: Statesboro Campus 1332 Southern Drive Statesboro, GA 30458

Required Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Human Development and Family Science or closely related field with at
least 18 graduate semester hours in Human Development and Family Science by August 1,
2026.
• Evidence of, or potential, for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Qualifications to teach an array of Human Development and Family Science topics with a
particular interest in teaching the program’s lifespan development course.
• Strong commitment to student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy,
mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Technology literacy and a commitment to integrate technology into teaching.
• Commitment to active participation in departmental service, curriculum development, and
program initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:
• PhD in Human Development and Family Science or closely related field with at least 18
graduate semester hours in Human Development and Family Science.
• Prior college-level teaching experience with evidence of effective and student-centered
instructional practices.
• Experience with the development and delivery of academic courses in both online and
traditional modalities.

About Georgia Southern University

The School of Human Ecology in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences invites applications and nominations for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor in Human Development and Family Science. Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds! Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southe...rn University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world. To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/ The School of Human Ecology is a dynamic and growth-oriented applied research unit with over 17 faculty and staff. We serve over 700 undergraduate majors enrolled in four unique, specialized disciplines: Interior Architecture and Design, Human Development and Family Science, Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design, and Recreation and Tourism Management. Each program focuses on human behavior and experience with a shared mission to enhance quality of life. Whether exploring the multifaceted aspects of human development and family science, delving into the nuances of interior design, unleashing creative potential in fashion merchandising and apparel design, or navigating the outdoors in recreation and tourism management, each program offers comprehensive, evidence-based learning. Our approach emphasizes impactful research and creative activity, hands-on learning experiences that bring theory to practice, and a supportive, mentoring environment for students and faculty. We maintain an active undergraduate research program and demonstrate a passion for community and global engagement. We also house the Child Development Center, an on-campus laboratory serving 64 children that provides student training opportunities and supports faculty research. The Human Development and Family Science program considers human development across the lifespan within the context of families and their communities. Combining research and applied skills, the program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in child development, family services, and programming for children and families with opportunities for experiential learning. The program includes a dedicated core of faculty members who teach in both the fully online and face-to-face undergraduate degree tracks. Students majoring in Human Development and Family Science also have access to an Accelerated Bachelors to Masters (ABM) program by applying up to 12-hours of undergraduate credit hours to a Master of Public Administration degree. A minor in Human Development and Family Science is also available to non-majors.

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