The program in Applied Developmental Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh has re-opened (pending final approval) a tenure-track position open at the assistant level. We seek candidates who can substantially add to our growing strength in research that translates into practices, programs, policies and professional education, promoting the development of children and youth in families, communities and schools. Expertise is sought in early childhood, middle childhood or youth development, especially in prevention/intervention research and/or the training of professionals who work with these age groups. Of overriding importance is the capacity to work in partnership with diverse community and academic agencies, building on collaborative strengths in our school, evident in our Office of Child Development and Center for Urban Education. Candidates must have strong developmental and methodological credentials, show promise of fundable research and be committed to teaching and mentoring a diverse student body including undergraduate, masters and doctoral students who are preparing for practice, administration and research careers. As one of America's “most livable” cities, Pittsburgh offers exceptional opportunities for living and working in a vibrant urban community (www.provost.pitt.edu/faculty_resources/about_pitt.html).
To apply for this position please upload your letter of application, teaching statement, research statement and representative writing samples at http://www.education.pitt.edu/facultysearch/. Please have your letters of recommendation emailed to edsearch@pitt.edu. For questions about the submission process please email edsearch@pitt.edu. Electronic submissions are highly encouraged. Otherwise, mail materials to: ADP Faculty Search, Office of the Dean, School of Education University of Pittsburgh, 5600 WWPH Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. The review process will begin on December 1, 2009. Inquiries may be directed to the chair of the Search Committee, Carl Johnson (johnson@pitt.edu).
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty.
