Professional Development

Position Description - The College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU) invites applications for an Associate/Full Professor position as the Jo Anne Leonard Petersen Endowed Chair for Gerontology and Family Studies. This position is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month appointment in the program of Human Development and Family Sciences.

Responsibilities - The Petersen Endowed Chair is expected to continue a well-established, innovative, and independent research program through application for and receipt of external funds and publications in top-tier, peer-reviewed journals. In addition, this position is responsible for effectively teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; mentoring graduate students; and providing exceptional service to the College, OSU, and the profession. As part of the research assignment, the occupant will provide leadership for interdisciplinary efforts in aging and gerontology within the College. The Petersen Endowed Chair will help lead and mentor faculty and build interdisciplinary teams to address critical issues surrounding the intersection of aging and families. The Chair also will contribute to leadership for the Program on Gerontology and various Centers within the College and OSU. The Chair will conduct high quality research, translate research into practice, and build the capacities of communities to enhance the health of individuals and families. As part of the teaching assignment, the Petersen Chair will teach courses related to the intersection of aging and family studies. 

Application Procedures – To apply, please visit https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/111702. Appointment can begin September 16, 2022. Questions regarding the position should be directed to the chair of the search committee: Urszula Iwaniec (urszula.iwaniec@oregonstate.edu).

An earned doctorate in human development and/or family science, gerontology, psychology, sociology, public health, or a related field. Candidates must demonstrate an established and sustained history of well-defined and funded scholarship on the intersections of family and healthy aging, commensurate with rank. They must also demonstrate evidence of contribution to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, and/or service; demonstrate evidence of collaborative leadership; demonstrate strong commitments to the application and translation of research; and demonstrate evidence of successful undergraduate and graduate teaching, graduate student mentoring, and a record of successful professional service.