Assistant Professor - Human Development and Consumer Sciences

Department: Human Development & Consumer
SciencesSalary: Commensurate with experience
Description:

The Department of Human Development and Consumer Sciences in the
Division of Technology at the University of Houston seeks qualified
candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the Master of
Science Degree Program in Foresight. Candidates are expected to
demonstrate their understanding of key concepts such as social
change and systems thinking, and key methods such as horizon
scanning, trend and driver identification, scenarios, and design
futures, and how to implement findings for clients. The candidate
is expected to have knowledge and experience in the practical
application of foresight to prepare students as professional
futurists, and to be able to lead foresight projects with students
and alums for paying clients. The appointment will begin in Spring
2027 (January).

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have a PhD or equivalent in an
appropriate discipline and will have a minimum of five (5) years of
professional experience. They should present evidence of their
ability to develop curriculum and teach in at least two of the
following areas: futures research methods, systems thinking, social
change, scenario planning, visioning, design futures, or strategic
planning. Candidates should also document successful research and
industry collaboration, positive post-secondary teaching,
supervisory experience, the ability to assume a key role in the
ongoing development of the Foresight program.

Application Procedures

Applications should include a letter of intent stating the
candidate's interests in the areas of teaching research/practice,
and service to faculty and university-wide governance, a curriculum
vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy that responds to the
profile of the position, a portfolio of recent work and/or
publications.

Screening of candidates will commence immediately and continue
until the position is filled.

Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of
Texas for the duration of their appointments.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and
will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security
sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals
conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e.,
communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems,
electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water
treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the
security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal
Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.