Open Rank Professor Tenure Track Position in Caring & Compassion
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
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 United States, Pennsylvania, University Park | |
| 201 Old Main (Show on map) | |
 Sep 16, 2025 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. POSITION SPECIFICS The Pennsylvania State University Department of Human Development and Family Studies Open Rank Professor Tenure Track Position in Caring & Compassion The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS), located in the College of Health and Human Development at The Pennsylvania State University, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Human Development and Family Studies. We seek a scholar whose work meaningfully advances the science and practice of caring, compassion, and human flourishing, particularly in the context of child development and education-based intervention. The successful candidate will contribute to and benefit from Penn State's vibrant ecosystem of interdisciplinary research on prevention, positive youth development and developmental science. We are particularly interested in applicants whose scholarship focuses on intervention or implementation efforts that promote caring, compassion, social-emotional and human flourishing supports for children and youth in educational or early childhood settings. Candidates tenured at their current institution will be considered for tenure on entry. A successful Associate or Full Professor candidate is also anticipated to assume the Bennett Pierce Endowed Professorship of Caring and Compassion. The Bennett Pierce Endowed Professorship is supported by a gift from Edna Bennett Pierce & Bud Pierce, whose philanthropy also established the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center-one of multiple endowments in prevention, caring & compassion established by the family. The professorship offers generous research funding and is embedded within an interdisciplinary environment committed to improving lives through prevention and human connection. Endowed professorships are reviewed every five years, with productive candidates expected to continue their appointments. Responsibilities:
Penn State's Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS), Rated #1 in North America, HDFS administers graduate, undergraduate, and research programs in its core, signature areas of individual development, family science, prevention/intervention, and developmental methods. HDFS is a dynamic, multidisciplinary and collaborative department, committed to excellence, innovation and impact in understanding and improving the lives of individuals and families in diverse contexts. In addition to the affiliations mentioned above, the successful faculty member will have opportunities to collaborate with the Department's superb group of research methodologists with expertise in prevention/intervention trial design, administrative/intensive longitudinal data analysis, and within-person/within-family methods that assess, analyze, and interpret daily and real-time information about ongoing individual-environment interactions. Collaborative opportunities exist across the College of Health and Human Development and Penn State's broader network of centers and institutes, including the Social Science Research Institute, the Child Study Center, the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, the Population Research Institute, the College of Education, and the College of Medicine. How to Apply:Candidates should complete an online application at https://hr.psu.edu/careers and upload the following materials:
For more information, please contact the search chair, Dr. Max Crowley, atdmc397@psu.edu. Review of applications will begin October 2025 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines | |