The Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study and Human Development at Tufts University is seeking a part-time Lecturer to teach CSHD 164 Cultural Diversity in Child and Family Services. Designed for master’s and undergraduate students, this course examines the effect of culture and social systems as contextual influences on individuals’ realities and consequently, the values and behavioral adaptations they develop. There are three streams of focus: 1) self-exploration about one’s own cultural identities and their influence on one’s work with others; 2) understanding how culture is manifested in daily lives and how stratification impacts child/family functioning; and 3) learning about services and interventions delivered through strengths-based and culturally sensitive lenses. This class is scheduled to be taught virtually on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:15 pm.
Qualifications
Master’s level degree in human development, psychology, or related field. Prior college-level teaching experience (graduate level preferred).
Application Instructions
Application requirements: All applications are submitted via Interfolio, at apply.interfolio.com/127882 Applicants should submit the following: letter of application including teaching and diversity statements, CV, sample syllabus if available, student evaluations if available, and 2 letters of recommendation. For application questions, please contact Mary Ellen Leone, Department Manager, Eliot-Pearson Dept. of Child Study and Human Development maryellen.leone@tufts.edu. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check and meeting the University’s current COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
The Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study and Human Development is an inclusive and interdisciplinary community dedicated to integrating strengths-based theory, research, and practice to enhance the well-being of children, youth, families, and communities through systems change. Adopting learner-centered teaching and applied research, we strive to inspire, educate, and hold accountable ourselves and others to become active citizens, practitioners, scholars and change makers to promote an accessible, equitable, and just world. The department has undergraduate and graduate programs in several areas of developmental science and applied human development. Our teaching also serves students in other Tufts departments and schools (e.g., Psychology, Computer Science, Community Health, Urban & Environmental Policy and Planning). The Department also reflects Tufts’ university-wide commitment to active citizenship and to social justice. See http://ase.tufts.edu/epcshd/ for more information about the department, its programs, and research centers.
