3 Asst./Assoc. level positions open for Fall '13, Dept. of Family Science at Univ. of Maryland

The University of Maryland is one of the nation’s top 20 research universities. College Park is the flagship campus of the University of Maryland System with over 2,500 faculty, 25,000 undergraduates, and 10,000 graduate students. The campus is located within 10 miles of Washington, DC. The Department of Family Science offers a B.S. in Family Science, an M.S. in Couple and Family Therapy (accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education) and Ph.D. programs in Family Science and Maternal and Child Health. The Department operates the Center for Healthy Families, which houses couple and family therapy research and clinical unit serving approximately ~450 area families and couples each year. The Department is within UMD’s accredited School of Public Health. The School and Department are committed to promoting and protecting the health and well-being in Maryland and beyond through scholarship, teaching, and service.

The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

University of Maryland, School of Public Health

Department of Family Science, Couple and Family Therapy Program

Position Vacancy: Couple and Family Therapy, Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure Track)

The Department of Family Science, School of Public Health, University of Maryland, College Park seeks a full-time tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor in Couple and Family Therapy (CFT) to join a dynamic department with family science, maternal and child health, and couple and family therapy programs. Candidates should be able to (1) lead an externally funded research program, 2) teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and 3) play a central role in developing the Department’s research and service initiatives with community partners.
Qualifications: Candidates should hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) or similar discipline, be a clinical fellow in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), and eligible for licensure as a marriage and family therapist in Maryland. Additionally, candidates should be an Approved Supervisor or an Approved Supervisor Candidate. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a strong record of teaching and published academic research; a record of or strong potential to secure external funding to support research; and an expertise in developing collaborative research initiatives with community partners. As a program in the School of Public Health we are particularly interested in candidates who can bridge marriage and family therapy and family health and wellness.
Salary and Appointment Date: This is a 9-month tenure-track appointment; salary is commensurate with qualifications. Funding is guaranteed for 9 months annually, with the potential to extend salary support to 12 months with external funds. Appointments may begin in August 2014 or on a mutually agreed-upon date.
Application. Applicants must apply electronically to https://jobs.umd.edu, faculty section, position # 119296. For best consideration, candidates should submit materials by November 30, 2013. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications should include the following: 1) cover letter clearly indicating how the candidate meets each of the qualifications listed above, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) three representative publications, and 4) contact information for three references (to be contacted only with the candidate’s approval). Contact: Dr. Norman Epstein, Search Committee Chair (nbe@umd.edu) for questions about the position, and Ms. Jessica Serna (jserna@umd.edu) for questions about application submission.

Department of Family Science, School of Public Health, University of Maryland

Position Vacancy: Family Health and Well-Being, Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure Track)

The Department of Family Science, School of Public Health, University of Maryland, College Park seeks a full-time tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor in Family Health and Well-Being to join a dynamic department with family science, maternal and child health, and couple and family therapy programs. This candidate will help the Department further enhance its national leadership at the forefront of research and education on families and health. Candidates should be able to (1) lead an externally funded research program on family health and well-being, 2) teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and 3) contribute to the Department’s existing strengths in family diversity, risk and resilience, policy, family health in the context of the life course, and prevention/intervention science.
Qualifications: Candidates should hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) or equivalent doctorate in family science, a public health discipline, human development, psychology, sociology, or related social science field. The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellence in research, publication, and teaching; a record of or strong potential to secure external funding; and an expertise in family health and well-being. As a department in the School of Public Health we are particularly interested in candidates who can further our commitment to advancing scholarship on family well-being as the foundation for a healthy society.
Salary and Appointment Date: This is a 9-month tenure-track appointment; salary is commensurate with qualifications. Funding is for 9 months annually, with the potential to extend salary support to 12 months with external funds. Appointments may begin in August 2014 or on a mutually agreed-upon date.
Application. Applicants must apply electronically to https://jobs.umd.edu, faculty section, position # 119297. For best consideration, candidates should submit materials by November 30, 2013. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications should include the following: 1) cover letter clearly indicating how the candidate meets each of the qualifications listed above, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) three representative publications, and 4) contact information for three references (to be contacted only with the candidate’s approval). Contact: Dr. Kevin Roy, Search Committee Chair (kroy@umd.edu) for questions about the position, and Ms. Erin McClure (elmc@umd.edu) for questions about application submission.

University of Maryland, School of Public Health

Department of Family Science, Maternal and Child Health Program

Position Vacancy: Maternal and Child Health, Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure Track)

The Department of Family Science, School of Public Health, University of Maryland, College Park seeks a full-time tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) to (1) lead an externally funded research program in maternal and child health, 2) teach and mentor graduate students, and 3) play a central role in the Department’s dynamic and growing MCH Ph.D. program. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong record of grant experience, especially in NIH-funded research (e.g. R01, R03, or K01 grant).
Qualifications: Candidates should hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D., Sc.D.) in Maternal and Child Health or another relevant public health field. However, candidates with a Ph.D. in a behavioral science discipline or a medical degree will be considered. An M.P.H. degree and/or substantial public health training and research experience are essential if the highest degree is not in public health. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated excellence in research, publication, and graduate teaching, including previous and current funded research from federal agencies and/or foundations. Candidates should have high level research skills (including quantitative methods), a strong interest in collaboration, and a commitment to community engagement and cultural competence. Postdoctoral training and experience working with a Maternal and Child Health Leadership TrainingProgram are desirable.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will lead a nationally-recognized, externally-funded research program, while also collaborating with other faculty and departments within the School, the University, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore. The candidate’s research should target areas of major significance in MCH, which may include research on fathers and other family members. Additional primary responsibilities include teaching MCH courses, mentoring and supervising graduate students, and professional/university service.
Salary and Appointment Date: This is a 9-month tenure-track appointment; salary is commensurate with qualifications. Funding is guaranteed for 9 months annually, with the potential to extend salary support to 12 months with external funds. Appointments may begin in January 2014 or on a mutually agreed-upon date.
Application. Applicants must apply electronically to ejobs.umd.edu, faculty section, position # 119298. For best consideration, candidates should submit materials by November 30, 2013. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications should include the following: 1) cover letter clearly indicating how the candidate meets each of the qualifications listed above, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) three representative publications, and 4) contact information for three references (to be contacted only with the candidate’s approval). Contact: Dr. Sandra Hofferth, Search Committee Chair (hofferth@umd.edu) for questions about the position, and Ms. Erin McClure (elmc@umd.edu) for questions about application submission.