Faculty Position: Binghamton University - Assistant Professor, Human Development

Binghamton University - Assistant Professor, Human Development 

About Binghamton University:
Binghamton University has built a reputation as a world-class institution that combines a broadly interdisciplinary, international education with one of the most vibrant research programs in the nation. Binghamton is proud to be ranked among the elite public universities in the nation for challenging our students academically, not financially. The result is a unique, best-of-both-worlds college experience.

Our academic culture rivals a first-rate private university - rigorous, collaborative and boldly innovative -- while our campus culture exemplifies the best kind of public university experience: richly diverse students, active social life and deep engagement with the community.
Our students, both undergraduate and graduate, work one-on-one with an exceptional faculty that includes innovative scientists and groundbreaking scholars. They take advantage of special academic opportunities like combined degrees, foreign language study groups and an unparalleled international education program. 

The CCPA is comprised of four departments - Human Development, Public Administration, Social Work, and Student Affairs Administration, and an interdisciplinary doctoral program in Community and Public Affairs. The CCPA is located in the heart of the city of Binghamton, in proximity to local agencies with which faculty collaborate. Detailed information about the CCPA is available at:  http://www.binghamton.edu/ccpa <http://www.binghamton.edu/ccpa>.

Job Description:
The Department of Human Development in the College of Community and Public Affairs seeks to fill a tenure track position at the assistant professor level in human development. The department seeks a scholar whose research interests are in the areas of social justice and human rights as it pertains to communities that are marginalized or disenfranchised within the context of the US and/or internationally.  The successful candidate will be required to teach courses on human rights, social justice, applied community research, and other relevant courses based on their expertise.  It is expected that the candidate demonstrate a strong interdisciplinary focus and commitment to social justice in their scholarship and teaching.

Requirements:
Candidate requirements include a Ph.D. degree in human development, child or family studies, psychology, or another social science discipline with a focus on human rights.  Post doctorate research experience is preferred.  Candidates will be expected to demonstrate promise for a rigorous program of scholarly research, external funding, and a commitment to social justice.

Additional Information:
It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit the following items electronically to http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com <http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/> : (1) cover letter that describes their scholarly research interests and teaching philosophy, (2) curriculum vita, (3) two samples of academic writing, (4) list of the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three academic references and, (5) three electronic letters of recommendation, which should be uploaded by the academic references to http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com <http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/>.
Review of applications will begin immediately.  The application process will remain open until the positions are filled.
For additional information, contact Dr. Leo Wilton, E-mail: lwilton@binghamton.edu <mailto:lwilton@binghamton.edu>.

Marguerite Wilson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Human Development
College of Community and Public Affairs
Binghamton University
P.O. Box 6000
Binghamton, NY 13902-6000
mwilson@binghamton.edu
(607) 777-9238