Open-rank Faculty Position in Quantitative Methods, Department of Human Development and Family Studies

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Penn State Department of Human Development and Family Studies, located in the College of Health and Human Development, is actively seeking applications for an open-rank, tenure-track or tenured faculty position in quantitative developmental and family systems methods.

Competitive candidates will have expertise in measurement, latent variable modeling, or novel data integration approaches.

Particular attention will be given to applicants whose major area(s) of research coincides with one of the followings:

• The development of novel methods to strengthen the measurement and analysis of multi-system, multi-scale processes (e.g., models of within-person change and variability in human development and family processes across the lifespan; multilevel methods that integrate individual and community differences across contexts)
• Methods for large data sets
• Latent variable modeling
• Computational models of psychological processes, health decision processes, and human dynamics
• The use of advanced longitudinal methodologies to analyze intensive data streams, including mobile sensor data, social media, and ecological momentary assessment data
• The use of models as measurement instruments

The selected candidate will contribute to advancing scholarship in quantitative methodology and data science in social and behavioral sciences within the Department, College, and University. Mid-career or senior candidates should also address their potential to serve in a leadership capacity in these areas. Responsibilities also include teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses as well as directing theses/dissertations.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CANDIDATE

The successful candidate at each rank will have an earned doctorate in quantitative, developmental, behavioral, social science, or related field prior to beginning at Penn State. The candidate must have a clear program of research, a strong publication record, and evidence of or potential for receiving extramural funding, commensurate with rank. The candidate must show evidence of appropriate teaching and mentorship, commensurate with rank.

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. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

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ABOUT PENN STATE

Penn State is a public, land-grant, research-intensive university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania. Founded in 1855, the university has a threefold mission of teaching, research, and public service. Its instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing education offered through resident instruction and online delivery. Annual enrollment at its 24 campuses totals more than 100,000 graduate and undergraduate students, making it one of the largest universities in the United States. As an R1 research institution Penn State’s annual research expenditure exceeds $1billion. This rich university environment offers unparalleled opportunities for cross disciplinary partnerships in education, community outreach, and research. Of particular note, is Penn State’s unique approach to university-level research institutes. Penn State’s seven well-resourced university-designated research institutes ( are not siloed “closed shops,” but entities that exist principally to strategically disseminate funding that fosters cross-college, transdisciplinary research collaborations and makes needed shared resources widely available. This approach has led to Penn State being recognized as standing out for effective promotion of team research collaboration. HHD maintains robust partnerships with nearly all of these institutes.

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