Open Rank Faculty Position in Early Childhood Education - Wayne State University - Detroit, MI

Description

The Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute for Child and Family Development (MPSI) at Wayne State
University (WSU) invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track or tenured position at MPSI,
with a joint appointment at one of WSU’s Schools or Colleges based on candidate background
and interests. Candidates should have a doctorate in Psychology, Education, Human
Development and Family Studies, Nursing, Social Work, Public Health, or a related field; we
also welcome applicants from disciplines not traditionally associated with child and family
research, but which can enrich the perspective of our Institute (e.g., Economics). The candidate
should show clear evidence of/outstanding potential for high-impact and externally funded
programmatic research. The candidate is expected to develop an independently funded
program of research focusing on early education among low-income and minority children;
associations between educational outcomes and stress and resilience at the family and
environmental levels; and/or on interventions regarding early childhood education, with
implications for policy and program development. In addition, MPSI coordinates a consortium of
Early Childhood Care Centers and is developing an ambitious registry of parents who are willing
to be contacted about research studies. Our hope is for an applicant who will energetically
leverage these resources to conduct high-quality, high-impact externally funded research. 
Wayne State University is a nationally recognized urban center of excellence in research, and
one of only two urban public universities holding both the Carnegie “Highest Research Activity”
and “Community Engagement” designations. WSU is located in the heart of Detroit’s Midtown
area, which is the city’s cultural center and the focus of tremendous growth and development.
MPSI (http://mpsi.wayne.edu), part of the WSU Division of Research
(http://ift.tt/XLJaIG), began operating in 1920 with a highly innovative model of
multidisciplinary training, research, and community engagement that informs MPSI to this day.
MPSI has a long and respected history of producing ground-breaking research in the area of
child development, and in providing training and education to scientists at many levels and in
various fields. MPSI faculty continue to have an impact nationally in areas such as early
childhood education, infant mental health, adolescent development, developmental
neurobiology, prenatal substance exposure, child maltreatment, and more. 
Salary is competitive. For more details, please contact Dr. Steven J. Ondersma at 313-444-
9797 (sondersm@med.wayne.edu). To apply, please forward a statement of research interests,
curriculum vitae, and list of references to Dr. Ondersma. Wayne State University is an
affirmative action recruiter and equal opportunity employer; members of minority groups are
strongly encouraged to apply. 
Wayne State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, which
complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative
action. Wayne State University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal
opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability
or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
                                                                

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