VOLUME 6 | ACADEMIC YEAR  2004-05 

November 21, 2004

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCES
Barbara Emily Knudson Chair in Family Policy

The Department of Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) in the College of health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University invites applications for a 9-month position as the Barbara Emily Knudson Chair in Family Policy and Professor of HDFS with an anticipated start date of September 15, 2005. The endowment is projected to support 90% of a 9-month FTE to allow for greater flexibility in salary range.

Responsibilities: Secure external funds to conduct family policy research in HDFS; facilitate, support, and provide leadership for family policy-related activities (e.g., research, travel, development of materials) for faculty and graduate students; enhance the Department’s curricular offerings and OSU Extension programs in family policy; advise students; participate in service to the Department and policy-related service to the profession; and engage with policy makers and agencies.

Qualifications: PhD in HDFS or a related field; eligible for appointment at full professor rank with indefinite tenure; distinguished program of research; record of success in securing external funds; evidence of effective teaching; history of policy-related service to the profession; evidence of effective leadership; and excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

 Preferred qualifications include a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Submit curriculum vitae, contact information for three to five references, and a letter of interest outlining your program of research in family policy. Alexis Walker, Search Committee Chair, Human Development and Family Sciences, 322 Milam Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis OR 97331-5102, 541.737.1083, walkera@oregonstate.edu.

To ensure full consideration, send required materials by January 31, 2005.

OSU is an AA/EOE.
www.hhs.oregonstate.edu

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