FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT PART-TIME (formerly AA-6) Department: Child and Adolescent Development Effective Date of Appointment: AY 2018-2019 About the University: One of the largest universities in the country, California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is an urban, comprehensive university that delivers award-winning undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 40,000 students annually and counts more than 330,000 alumni who elevate Southern California and beyond. Since its founding in 1958, CSUN has made a significant and long-term economic impact on California, generating nearly $1.9 billion in economic impact and more than 11,700 jobs each year. The LAEDC recognized CSUN as its 2015 Eddy Award winner for its positive economic impact. Serving more students on Pell Grants than any other institution in California, CSUN is also a social elevator and one of the most diverse universities in the country. CSUN ranks 13 th in awarding bachelor s degrees to traditionally underserved students and enrolls the largest number of students who are Deaf and hard-of-hearing of any U.S. state university. The journal Nature recently named CSUN a Rising Star for scientific research, and the NSF ranks CSUN in the top five nationally among similar institutions for graduates who go on to earn doctorates in the sciences. CSUN is where individuals rise. And through them, so does Greater Los Angeles and beyond. About the College: The College of Health and Human Development (HHD) at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is committed to student success. We are proud of our diverse faculty and staff. We have 50 staff members and a faculty of over 350 full- and part-time academic professionals who provide and support education, advising and mentorship opportunities to over 7,600 students enrolled in courses on campus and online. Through nine academic departments, we offer 11 undergraduate and 10 graduate degree programs as well as self-supporting programs through the Tseng College of Graduate, International and Midcareer Education and two credentials in partnership with the Michael D. Eisner College of Education. Our academic disciplines share the common objective of improving the quality of human life throughout the lifespan. Our graduates manage services and also work directly with the community. Study programs are enriched through internships, service-learning experiences, multiple touchpoints for advising, and a campus environment that is inclusive and active. CSUN HHD attracts and engages students from around the corner and around the world. Learn more: www.csun.edu/health-human-development About the Department: Located within one of the nation s largest single-campus universities and one of the most diverse regions in the nation, the Department of Child and Adolescent Development provides rich opportunities for students to combine academic pursuits with hands-on experience. The undergraduate program prides itself on its commitment to developing effective leaders, professionals and scholars committed to solving complex social problems particularly those impacting youth and families. A major focal point of the program includes training students to be reflective practitioners and to use the scientific method, including evidence-based knowledge, in making personal and professional decisions related to the education, healthy development and well-being of humans throughout their life span. The program provides a strong academic foundation for the next generation of clinicians, teachers, policymakers and researchers dedicated to serving infants, children, teenagers and young adults in a global society. Whether one s interests lie in the developmental period of infancy, early adulthood or somewhere in between, the academic programs offered allow students to gain high-level academic and professional skills, while receiving a high level of attention from faculty who are dedicated and committed to the long-term success of their students. The Option in Applied Developmental Science provides students a strong foundation across theories, research, concepts and applications of child and adolescent development, spanning conception through early adulthood. The department also offers the Option in Early Childhood Development, which provides focused opportunities for students to develop depth of study in theories and concepts during the developmental periods of prenatal, infancy and early childhood. This option is popular among students who transfer from a California community college as it provides continued educational opportunities focused around Early Childhood Education. Page 1
CSUN s Commitment to You: CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community. For more information about the University, visit our website at: http://www.csun.edu ANTICIPATED NEEDS: Note: All part-time faculty appointments are temporary and do not confer academic rank. Final determination of part-time teaching assignments is contingent upon student enrollment figures and funding. Current Courses or Specialization (Specify time if appropriate) Qualifications Salary Range SEE BELOW Degree in relevant field $3,851 - $5,769 per 3 SEE BELOW unit assignment to be paid in six (6) increments CADV 150 Foundations of Child and Adolescent Development Psychology, Developmental Psychology, or a Master s degree from a program with evidence of advanced training in theories, concepts and methodological training in the context of growth and development from birth through emerging adulthood (Ph.D. is strongly desired). Candidates must have the ability to teach a survey-level foundations course that serves both majors and the general population of university students completing the social science general education requirement. The candidate must be committed to teaching in an interdisciplinary, undergraduate degree program that prepares students for both direct-service careers with children and families and for pursuing advanced degrees. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to successfully incorporate classic and current scholarly work into their classroom learning activities. Candidates must be able to show evidence of currency in the field regarding the academic study of child & adolescent development. The ability to develop and deliver learning-centered university-level instruction in both small and large classroom settings is required. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively incorporate relevant cultural perspectives on child/adolescent development in their teaching. Candidates must be able to effectively utilize electronic technologies which academically engage students. Candidates must provide evidence of competence of using the Canvas learning management system. Candidates must have a CADV 250 The Child and Adolescent Development Profession Psychology, Developmental Psychology, College/Career Counseling or a Master s degree from a program with evidence of advanced training in theories, concepts and methodological training in the context of growth and development from birth through emerging adulthood (Ph.D. is strongly desired). Candidates must have evidence of or demonstrate the ability to teach a university-level career development course serving majors and prospective majors. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to provide students rich opportunities in critically analyzing potential career options and understanding specific post-b.a. degree trajectories for various professions. The candidate must be committed to teaching in an interdisciplinary, undergraduate degree program that prepares students for both direct-service careers with children and families and for pursuing advanced degrees. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to incorporate classic and current scholarly work into their classroom learning activities. Candidates must be able to show evidence of currency in the field regarding the academic study of child & adolescent development. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively incorporate relevant cultural perspectives on child/adolescent development in their teaching. The ability to develop and offer learning-centered courses in both small and large classroom settings is required. Candidates must be able to effectively utilize electronic technologies to engage students. Candidates must provide evidence of competence of using the Canvas learning management system. Candidates must have a Rev 10/02/17 Page 2
CADV 310 Developmental Impacts of Abuse and Neglect Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or Master s degree from a program with evidence of advanced training in theories, concepts and or a Master s program with evidence of advanced training in theories, concepts and methodological training in the context of growth and development from birth through emerging adulthood (Ph.D. is strongly desired). Candidates with research and/or clinical experience regarding developmental impacts of child abuse and neglect development are highly desired. Candidates must have the ability to teach an upperdivision survey course that serves both majors and the general population of university students completing the lifelong learning general education requirement. The candidate must be committed to teaching in an interdisciplinary, undergraduate degree program that prepares students for both direct-service careers with children and families and for pursuing advanced degrees. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to incorporate classic and current scholarly work into their classroom learning activities. Candidates must be able to show evidence of currency in the field regarding the academic study of child & adolescent development. The ability to develop and offer learning-centered courses in both small and large classroom settings is required. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively incorporate relevant cultural perspectives on child/adolescent development in their teaching. Candidates must be able to effectively utilize electronic technologies to engage students. Candidates must provide evidence of competence of using the Canvas learning management system. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability and commitment to teach and mentor a diverse student population. CADV 327 Infancy and Early Childhood theories, concepts and or a Master s program with evidence of advanced training in theories, concepts and methodological training in the context of growth and development from birth through emerging adulthood (Ph.D. is strongly desired). Candidates with demonstrated expertise in specific areas of development during infancy and early childhood are highly desired. Candidates must have the ability to teach an upper-division survey-level course in Infant and Early Childhood Development that serves primarily CADV and Psychology majors. The candidate must be committed to teaching in an learning-centered courses in both small and large classroom settings is required. Candidates must have or be able to teaching. Candidates must be able to effectively utilize electronic technologies to engage students. Candidates must provide evidence of competence of using the Canvas learning management system. Candidates must have a CADV 335 Middle Childhood theories, concepts and or a Master s program with evidence of advanced training in theories, concepts and methodological training in the context of growth and development from birth through emerging adulthood (Ph.D. is strongly desired). Candidates with demonstrated expertise in specific areas of development during middle childhood are highly desired. Candidates must have the ability to teach an upper-division survey-level course in the developmental period of middle childhood that serves primarily CADV and Psychology majors. The candidate must be committed to teaching in an learning-centered courses in both small and large classroom settings is required. Candidates must have or be able to teaching. Candidates must be able to effectively utilize electronic technologies to engage students. Candidates must provide evidence of competence of using the Canvas learning management system. Candidates must have a Page 3
CADV 350 Applied Cognitive Development theories, concepts and or a Master s program with evidence of advanced training in theories, concepts and methodological training in the context of growth and development from birth through emerging adulthood (Ph.D. is strongly desired). Candidates with demonstrated expertise in specific areas of cognitive development (e.g., human cognition, cognitive science, or developmental neuroscience) are highly desired. Candidates must have the ability to teach an upper-division survey-level course in Cognitive Development that serves primarily majors and students in the Liberal Studies Integrated Teacher Education Program. The candidate must be committed to teaching in an interdisciplinary, undergraduate degree program that prepares students for both direct-service careers with children and families and for pursuing advanced degrees. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to incorporate classic and current scholarly work into their classroom learning activities. Candidates must be able to show evidence of currency in the field regarding the academic study of child & adolescent development. The ability to develop and offer learning-centered courses in both small and large classroom settings is required. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively incorporate relevant cultural perspectives on child/adolescent development in their teaching. Candidates must be able to effectively utilize electronic technologies to engage students. Candidates must provide evidence of competence of using the Canvas learning management system. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability and commitment to teach and mentor a diverse student population. CADV 352 Applied Social Development theories, concepts and or a Master s program with evidence of advanced training in theories, concepts and methodological training in the context of growth and development from birth through emerging adulthood (Ph.D. is strongly desired). Candidates with demonstrated expertise in specific areas of social development (e.g., attachment, emotional development, or social-cognitive frameworks) are highly desired. Candidates must have the ability to teach an upper-division survey-level course in Social Development that serves primarily majors and students in the Liberal Studies Integrated Teacher Education Program. The candidate must be committed to teaching in an interdisciplinary, undergraduate degree program that prepares students for both direct-service careers with children and families and for pursuing advanced degrees. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to incorporate classic and current scholarly work into their classroom learning activities. Candidates must be able to show evidence of currency in the field regarding the academic study of child & adolescent development. The ability to develop and offer learning-centered courses in both small and large classroom settings is required. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively incorporate relevant cultural perspectives on child/adolescent development in their teaching. Candidates must be able to effectively utilize electronic technologies to engage students. Candidates must provide evidence of competence of using the Canvas learning management system. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability and commitment to teach and mentor a diverse student population. CADV 361 Adolescence theories, concepts and or a Master s program with evidence of advanced training in theories, concepts and methodological training in the context of growth and development from birth through emerging adulthood (Ph.D. is strongly desired). Candidates with demonstrated expertise in specific areas of development during adolescence are highly desired. Candidates must have the ability to teach an upper-division survey-level course in the developmental period of adolescence that serves primarily CADV and Psychology majors. The candidate must be committed to teaching in an learning-centered courses in both small and large classroom settings is required. Candidates must have or be able to Rev 10/02/17 Page 4
teaching. Candidates must be able to effectively utilize electronic technologies to engage students. Candidates must provide evidence of competence of using the Canvas learning management system. Candidates must have a CADV 380 Methods of Child and Adolescent Study I Candidates must possess a Master s degree in Child & Adolescent Development, Developmental Science, Psychology, or Master s degree from a program with evidence of advanced training in theories, concepts and methodological training in the context of growth and development from birth through emerging adulthood (Ph.D. is strongly desired). Candidates with demonstrated expertise in specific areas of research methodologies used to study human growth and development are highly desired. Candidates must have the ability to teach an upper-division survey-level course in research methodology (both quantitative and qualitative methods) which is used as a core-course for the child & adolescent development major. The successful candidate must also be able to successfully mentor undergraduate students with independent research projects. Candidates must demonstrate or have the ability to effectively integrate general concepts of research methods with the specific issues related to the study of children and adolescents. The candidate must be committed to teaching in an learning-centered courses is required. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively incorporate relevant cultural perspectives on child/adolescent development in their teaching. Candidates must be able to effectively utilize electronic technologies to engage students. Candidates must provide evidence of competence of using the Canvas learning management system. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability and commitment to teach and mentor a diverse student population. CADV 380L Methods of Child and Adolescent Study Lab I Candidates must possess a Master s degree in Child & Adolescent Development, Developmental Science, Psychology, or Master s degree from a program with evidence of advanced training in theories, concepts and methodological training in the context of growth and development from birth through emerging adulthood (Ph.D. is strongly desired). Candidates with demonstrated expertise in specific areas of research methodologies used to study human growth and development are highly desired. Candidates must have the ability to teach an upper-division laboratory experience in research methodology (both quantitative and qualitative methods) which is used as a core-course for the child & adolescent development major. Candidates must demonstrate or have the ability to effectively integrate general concepts of research methods with the specific issues related to the study of children and adolescents. The candidate must be committed to teaching in an learning-centered courses is required. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively incorporate relevant cultural perspectives on child/adolescent development in their teaching. Candidates must be able to effectively utilize electronic technologies to engage students. Candidates must provide evidence of competence of using the Canvas learning management system. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability and commitment to teach and mentor a diverse student population. CADV 381 Methods of Child and Adolescent Study II Candidates must possess a Master s degree in Child & Adolescent Development, Developmental Science, Psychology, or Master s degree from a program with evidence of advanced training in theories, concepts and methodological training in the context of growth and development from birth through emerging adulthood (Ph.D. is strongly desired). Candidates with demonstrated expertise in specific areas of research methodologies used to study human growth and development are highly desired. Candidates must have the ability to teach an upper-division survey-level course in research methodology (both quantitative and qualitative methods) which is used as a core-course for the child & adolescent development major. The successful candidate must also be able to successfully mentor undergraduate students with independent research projects. Candidates must demonstrate or have the ability to effectively integrate general concepts of research methods with the specific issues related to the study of children and adolescents. The candidate must be committed to teaching in an Page 5
learning-centered courses is required. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively incorporate relevant cultural perspectives on child/adolescent development in their teaching. Candidates must be able to effectively utilize electronic technologies to engage students. Candidates must provide evidence of competence of using the Canvas learning management system. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability and commitment to teach and mentor a diverse student population. CADV 381L Methods of Child and Adolescent Study Lab II Candidates must possess a Master s degree in Child & Adolescent Development, Developmental Science, Psychology, or Master s degree from a program with evidence of advanced training in theories, concepts and methodological training in the context of growth and development from birth through emerging adulthood (Ph.D. is strongly desired). Candidates with demonstrated expertise in specific areas of research methodologies used to study human growth and development are highly desired. Candidates must have the ability to teach an upper-division laboratory experience in research methodology (both quantitative and qualitative methods) which is used as a core-course for the child & adolescent development major. Candidates must demonstrate or have the ability to effectively integrate general concepts of research methods with the specific issues related to the study of children and adolescents. The candidate must be able to mentor students through a research proposal using the scientific method. The candidate must be committed to teaching in an interdisciplinary, undergraduate degree program that prepares students for both direct-service careers with children and families and for pursuing advanced degrees. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to incorporate classic and current scholarly work into their classroom learning activities. Candidates must be able to show evidence of currency in the field regarding the academic study of child & adolescent development. The ability to develop and offer learning-centered courses is required. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively incorporate relevant cultural perspectives on child/adolescent development in their teaching. Candidates must be able to effectively utilize electronic technologies to engage students. Candidates must provide evidence of competence of using the Canvas learning management system. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability and commitment to teach and mentor a diverse student population. CADV 394/494 Child and Adolescent Development Internship I/II theories, concepts and methodological training in the context of growth and development from birth through emerging adulthood as well as advanced coursework in physical, social and cognitive development (Ph.D. is strongly desired). Candidates with demonstrated expertise in specific areas of child growth and development are highly desired. Candidates must have the ability to teach upper-division, year-long experiential learning seminars for students in the major which allows students to synthesize and apply development-based theoretical perspectives and facilitate students career and professional development. The candidate must be committed to teaching in an interdisciplinary, undergraduate degree program that prepares students for both direct-service careers with children and families and for pursuing advanced degrees. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to incorporate classic and current scholarly work into their classroom learning activities. Candidates must be able to show evidence of currency in the field regarding the academic study of child & adolescent development. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively incorporate relevant cultural perspectives on child/adolescent development in their teaching. The ability to develop and offer learning-centered courses is required. Candidates must be able to effectively utilize electronic technologies to engage students. Candidates must provide evidence of competence of using the Canvas learning management system. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability and commitment to teach and mentor a diverse student population. CADV 450 Helping Children Cope with Medical Environments Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Master s programs with evidence of advanced training in pediatric medicine, child life, or medical social work. Candidates with a Ph.D. or M.D. are strongly desired. Candidates with demonstrated expertise in specific areas related to the academic study Rev 10/02/17 Page 6
of pediatrics, childhood grief, childhood stress and coping are strongly desired. Candidates must have the ability to teach an upper-division specialty lecture course that serves majors. The candidate must be committed to teaching in an learning-centered courses in both small and large classroom settings is required. Candidates must have or be able to teaching. Candidates must be able to effectively utilize electronic technologies to engage students. Candidates must provide evidence of competence of using the Canvas learning management system. Candidates must have a CADV 450 Helping Children Cope with Medical Environments (Asynchronous completely online format) Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Master s programs with evidence of advanced training in pediatric medicine, child life, or medical social work. Candidates with a Ph.D. or M.D. are strongly desired. Candidates with demonstrated expertise in specific areas related to the academic study of pediatrics, childhood grief, childhood stress and coping are strongly desired. Candidates must have the ability to teach an upper-division specialty lecture course that serves majors. The candidate must be committed to teaching in an learning-centered curriculum/activities in an online asynchronous learning environment is required. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively incorporate relevant cultural perspectives on child/adolescent development in their teaching. Candidates must be able to effectively utilize electronic technologies to engage students. Candidates must provide evidence of competence of using the Canvas learning management system. Candidates must have a CADV 452 Child Advocacy Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Public Policy, Public Health, Ethnic Studies, Women s Studies or Master s degree from a program with evidence of advanced training in issues directly related to health, education and well-being of children and families. Candidates with a Ph.D. or J.D. are strongly desired. Specific expertise should include knowledge of local, state, and national advocacy organizations and their influence on public policy. Candidates must have the ability to teach an upper-division specialty lecture course that serves majors. The candidate must be committed to teaching in an interdisciplinary, undergraduate degree program that prepares students for both direct-service careers with children and families and for pursuing advanced degrees. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to incorporate classic and current scholarly work into their classroom learning activities. Candidates must be able to show evidence of currency in the field regarding the academic study of child & adolescent development. The ability to develop and offer learning-centered courses in both small and large classroom settings is required. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively incorporate relevant cultural perspectives on child/adolescent development in their teaching. Candidates must be able to effectively utilize electronic technologies to engage students. Candidates must provide evidence of competence of using the Canvas learning management system. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability and commitment to teach and mentor a diverse student population. CADV 452 Child Advocacy (ASYNCHRONOUS COMPLETELY ONLINE FORMAT) Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Public Policy, Public Health, Ethnic Studies, Women s Studies or Master s degree from a program with evidence of advanced training in issues directly related to health, education and well-being of children and families. Candidates with a Ph.D. or J.D. are strongly desired. Specific expertise should include knowledge of local, state, and national advocacy organizations and their influence on public policy. Candidates must have the ability to teach an upper-division specialty lecture course completely online format that Page 7
serves majors. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to successfully create engaging learning experiences in a completely online course. The candidate must be committed to teaching in an interdisciplinary, undergraduate degree program that prepares students for both direct-service careers with children and families and for pursuing advanced degrees. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to incorporate classic and current scholarly work into their classroom learning activities. Candidates must be able to show evidence of currency in the field regarding the academic study of child & adolescent development. The ability to develop and offer learning-centered curriculum/activities in an online asynchronous learning environment is required. Candidates must have or be able to teaching. Candidates must be able to effectively utilize electronic technologies which academically engage students. Candidates must provide evidence of competence of using the Canvas learning management system. Candidates must have a CADV 453 Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders theories, concepts and methodological training regarding autism spectrum disorder and common neurodevelopmental disorders (Ph.D. is strongly desired). Candidates with demonstrated expertise in specific areas of child growth and development are highly desired. Candidates must have the ability to teach an upper-division, capstone-level course for students in the major which allows students to synthesize and apply concepts in professional and practitioner-based settings. The candidate must be committed to teaching in an interdisciplinary, undergraduate degree program that prepares students for both direct-service careers with children and families and for pursuing advanced degrees. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to incorporate classic and current scholarly work into their classroom learning activities. Candidates must be able to show evidence of currency in the field regarding the academic study of child & adolescent development. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively incorporate relevant cultural perspectives on child/adolescent development in their teaching. The ability to develop and offer learning-centered courses is required. Candidates must be able to effectively utilize electronic technologies to engage students. Candidates must provide evidence of competence of using the Canvas learning management system. Candidates must have a CSUN is a Learning Centered University. The successful candidate will be expected to join faculty and staff in a commitment to active learning, to the assessment of learning outcomes, and to multiple pathways that enable students to actualize personal and professional goals. CADV 460 Race, Ethnicity, Gender and Culture Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Ethnic Studies, Women s Studies, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Master s degree from a program with evidence of advanced training in theories, concepts and methodological issues of growth and development from birth through emerging adulthood as well as advanced coursework in facilitating cultural pluralism, stereotype reduction, ethnic/racial socialization, and critical race theory (Ph.D. is strongly desired). Candidates with demonstrated expertise in specific areas of facilitating children s ethnic and racial socialization are strongly desired. Candidates must have the ability to teach an upper-division survey-level course that serves primarily majors and students in the Liberal Studies Integrated Teacher Education Program. The candidate must be committed to teaching in an learning-centered courses in both small and large classroom settings is required. Candidates must have or be able to teaching. Candidates must be able to effectively utilize electronic technologies to engage students. Candidates must provide evidence of competence of using the Canvas learning management system. Candidates must have a CADV 460 Race, Ethnicity, Gender and Culture (ASYNCHRONOUS COMPLETELY ONLINE FORMAT) Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Ethnic Studies, Women s Studies, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Master s degree from a program with evidence of advanced training in theories, concepts and methodological issues of growth and development from birth through emerging adulthood as well as advanced coursework in facilitating cultural Rev 10/02/17 Page 8
pluralism, stereotype reduction, ethnic/racial socialization, and critical race theory (Ph.D. is strongly desired). Candidates with demonstrated expertise in specific areas of facilitating children s ethnic and racial socialization are strongly desired. Candidates must have the ability to teach an upper-division survey-level course completely online format that serves primarily majors and students in the Liberal Studies Integrated Teacher Education Program. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to successfully create engaging learning experiences in a completely online course. The candidate must be committed to teaching in an interdisciplinary, undergraduate degree program that prepares students for both direct-service careers with children and families and for pursuing advanced degrees. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to incorporate classic and current scholarly work into their classroom learning activities. Candidates must be able to show evidence of currency in the field regarding the academic study of child & adolescent development. The ability to develop and offer learning-centered curriculum/activities in an online asynchronous learning environment is required. Candidates must be able to effectively utilize electronic technologies which academically engage students. Candidates must provide evidence of competence of using the Canvas learning management system. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability and commitment to teach and mentor a diverse student population. CADV 470 Advanced Concepts & Theories of Development theories, concepts and methodological training in the context of growth and development from birth through emerging adulthood as well as advanced coursework in physical, social and cognitive development (Ph.D. is strongly desired). Candidates with demonstrated expertise in specific areas of child growth and development are highly desired. Candidates must have the ability to teach an upper-division, capstone-level course for students in the major which allows students to synthesize and apply development-based theoretical perspectives. The candidate must be committed to teaching in an currency in the field regarding the academic study of child & adolescent development. Candidates must have or be able to teaching. The ability to develop and offer learning-centered courses is required. Candidates must be able to effectively utilize electronic technologies to engage students. Candidates must provide evidence of competence of using the Canvas learning management system. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability and commitment to teach and mentor a diverse student population. CSUN is a Learning Centered University. The successful candidate will be expected to join faculty and staff in a commitment to active learning, to the assessment of learning outcomes, and to multiple pathways that enable students to Application Process: Applicants must submit a: (a) a letter of application; (b) curriculum vitae/resumé; (c) three current letters of recommendation that speak to the applicant s university-level teaching abilities/aptitude; (d) official transcripts of all university-level work including degree verification; (e) evidence of universitylevel teaching ability/aptitude, scholarship and professional experience that meet the qualifications of this position; (f) evidence of competence of using the Canvas learning management system; and (g) provide anticipated availability (i.e., days/times s/he is available for a teaching assignment) by the stated deadline. Application Deadline: For AY 2017 2018: April 2, 2018 Inquiries and applications should be addressed to: Lecturer Faculty Search & Screen Committee RE: 2017-18 Lecturer Faculty Pool Review Department of Child and Adolescent Development California State University, Northridge 18111 Nordhoff Street, Sequoia Hall 285 Northridge, CA 91330-8263 Page 9
General Information: In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Northridge has made crime-reporting statistics available on-line here. Print copies are available by request from the Department of Police Services, the Office for Faculty Affairs, and the Office of Equity and Diversity. The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in CSU Executive Order 1096. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Office of Faculty Affairs at (818) 677-2962. Rev 10/02/17 Page 10