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Open Rank Professor of Family & Human Development

Full-time

Southern Virginia University seeks applications for an Open Rank Professor of Family & Human Development to begin Fall Semester 2026. This position requires a strong commitment to teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment. The teaching load is 4 courses per semester and class sizes are purposely small.

Responsibilities
  • Teach courses within the Family and Human Development curriculum, which is organized into two primary categories: development and marriage and family
  • Mentor students effectively outside of class time
  • Develop and implement new courses and revise existing curriculum to ensure the continued improvement of the Family and Human Development major
  • Fulfill a faculty service requirement by serving on a committee under the direction of the provost
Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s in Family & Human Development or similar field
Preferred Qualifications
  • Evidence of teaching experience in small classroom settings
  • PhD in Family & Human Development

Applications

Applications should include a CV, a letter of interest (addressing the desired qualifications, the university’s mission, and evidence of teaching effectiveness), and a list of 3 professional references. These materials should be sent as a single PDF to Opens email to Provostprovost@svu.edu. A sample of research may also be included in a separate PDF.
We will begin a formal review January 15, 2026. But nothing will prevent us from reviewing applications prior to that date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

About Southern Virginia University

Southern Virginia University is a private, faith-based institution of higher education aligned with the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a university, we gather faithful Latter-day Saints and those who share our values, lift intellectually, socially, and spiritually, and launch into successful lives and careers. Applicants are invited to learn more about the university at svu.edu/mission.

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