Lecturer

Position Information:

Position Title:
Lecturer

Appointment Type:
Faculty

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Human Development and Family Sciences in the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University seeks Lecturer applicants. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in aging and lifespan as well as other core HDFS classes as needed. All potential teaching is on an “as needed basis”. The appointment fraction and duration will depend upon the need.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in education or closely related field.

One year of demonstrated successful teaching experience or comparable professional experience in an educational setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctorate or ABD in human development, gerontology or closely related field.

Additional years teaching experience in specific area.

Teaching experience at the college/university level.

Department/Program & College Description:

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) at Iowa State University (ISU) has 5 unique undergraduate majors (Early Childhood Education; Family and Consumer Sciences Education; Financial Counseling and Planning; Human Development and Family Studies; and Early Education Programming-this fifth major is an online offering). The department houses a PhD program in HDFS, a Master of Science in HDFS, and Masters of Family and Consumer Sciences degree with participation in three focus areas via the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (fully online Masters Programs) in youth development, family financial planning, and gerontology. The department is also centrally involved in an interdisciplinary PhD degree in Gerontology.

Students in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) get hands-on experience that will prepare them to help develop families that are socially and financially stable. HDFS is the science of how individuals and families develop behaviorally, cognitively, economically, emotionally, physically, and socially throughout the lifespan. You’ll learn an interdisciplinary approach to knowledge development and application to promote positive development and expand human potential as well as the importance of diversity, inclusiveness, and social justice.

The department has over 5Million dollars in research and outreach funded yearly

Nationally accredited lab school for experiential learning.

A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social justice in all we do.

And over a 95% placement rate

Department Unit/Website:

Human Development and Family Studies
 

Proposed Start Date:
January 1, 2023

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
May 15, 2023

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Life insurance and long-term disability;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing program.

Original Posting Date:
September 16, 2022

Posting Close Date:
September 29, 2022

Job Requisition Number:
R9791