Assistant Professor in Families and Health

Assistant Professor in Families and Health in The Department of
Family & Consumer Studies (FCS)

Details

The Department of Family & Consumer Studies (FCS) at the
University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track
Assistant Professor position in Families and Health, beginning July
2027. Applicants must have a Ph.D. by the time of appointment.
Candidates should have a strong record of research, teaching, and
grantsmanship, commensurate with their career stage.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will be a
scholar specializing in families and health, broadly defined,
though expertise in families and health care or health policy is
preferred. Examples of priority research areas for this position
include: family influences on health care access, utilization, and
experiences; family-centered health policy; family caregiving
across the life course; family relationships and mental health; and
the role of families in health literacy and medical
decision-making. Teaching responsibilities for this position may
include courses on families and health policy, social science and
healthcare, child health care, and modern families, among other
topics. Faculty also have opportunities to contribute to an
interdisciplinary, health-focused undergraduate program within the
College of Social & Behavioral Science.

Family & Consumer Studies is an interdisciplinary department
with the mission to advance, communicate, and apply knowledge
regarding human development and family well-being across the
lifespan and within community and societal contexts. The faculty
includes scholars from sociology, demography, psychology, family
studies, human development, economics, and public policy, among
others. The department offers an undergraduate major in Human
Development & Family Studies that includes an optional Child
Health Care emphasis, an M.S. in Human Development and Social
Policy (HDSP), and a Ph.D. in HDSP, alongside undergraduate and
graduate degrees in Financial Planning & Counseling. Additional
undergraduate options include an Infant Mental Health Certificate,
Certified Child Life Specialist curriculum, and an Early Childhood
Education emphasis. Successful candidates will be committed to
working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment. The FCS
department strives to create an academic and research environment
in line with the University's foundational pillars: academic
freedom, belonging of all people, campus safety, health and
well-being, and sustainability. Information about the Department of
Family & Consumer Studies can be found at http://www.fcs.utah.edu.

The University of Utah is a Carnegie R1 University, a member of the
Association of American Universities (AAU), a member of the Big 12,
and Utah's flagship university. Notable institutional resources
include the Consortium for Families and Health Research, the Family
Caregiving Collaborative, the Utah Population Database, the Wasatch
Front Federal Statistical Research Data Center, the School of
Medicine, the College of Health, the College of Nursing, and the
Huntsman Cancer Institute. The University is located in beautiful
Salt Lake City, which offers an outstanding quality of life in a
major metropolitan area of 1.5 million residents, nestled in the
foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. Utah's great outdoors are close
by, offering activities such as skiing, hiking, and mountain biking
in the spectacular canyons surrounding the city. The cosmopolitan
city offers theater and other arts, sports, entertainment, and
nightlife. The area has received recognition for its light rail
system, vibrant downtown, acclaimed public libraries, and growing
cultural diversity.

Application procedure: Submit a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, a list of three
references, and two writing samples or publications at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/207694.
Review of applications will begin September 22, 2026 and continue
until the position is filled. For inquiries, please contact David
Curtis, Search Committee Chair, at david.curtis@fcs.utah.edu.

Department: 00136 - Family and Consumer Studies

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Track: Tenure Track

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Requisition Number: PRN01565CF

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/208190

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience
working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment
to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon
request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process
will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does
not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion,
national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender,
gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related
conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The
University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the
education program or activity that it operates, as required by
Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate
in education programs or activities extends to admission and
employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its
regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the
Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or
someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual
misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the
Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity
and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title
IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and
telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.

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