Position Announcement

["Gable, Sara" <GableS@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies at the University of
Missouri - Columbia has an opening for an assistant professor, tenure-track
faculty member in Child Development, with an emphasis in Child Health. This
newly-established, 9-month position begins in the 2000-2001 academic year.
Duties include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses; conducting an
active program of research; advising undergraduate, master's, and doctoral
students; and participating in university and community service. Applicants
should have academic training in child development or a related field, with
an emphasis in child health. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications
and expertise. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The Department
of Human Development and Family Studies at the University of
Missouri-Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, status as
disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, or sexual orientation.
Review of applications will begin January 15, 2000 and will continue until
the position is filled. Applicants should submit a vita, letter of interest,
a detailed description of teaching experiences, and three academic reference
letters to Sara Gable, Co-Chair, Search Committee, Department of Human
Development and Family Studies, 314 Gentry Hall, University of Missouri -
Columbia, Columbia, MO, 65211-7700. Further information may be obtained by
contacting either Dr. Gable (573.882.4628 or GableS@missouri.edu) or
Lawrence Ganong, Co-Chair of the Search Committee (573.882.6852 or
ganong@missouri.edu).