The Department of Human Development & Psychoeducational Studies at Howard University, in Washington DC, seeks student-oriented applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position in the traditional in-person Human Development Program at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, beginning August 15, 2026. We seek a dynamic and enthusiastic scholar whose teaching, research, and service align with the mission of the University and the School of Education. The Human Development program is housed in the Department of Human Development and Psychoeducational Studies (HDPES) within the Howard University School of Education.
Department of Human Development and Psychoeducational Studies: The mission of the Department of Human Development and Psychoeducational Studies (HDPES) is to address the human development, educational, and psychological needs of a multicultural society. Consistent with Howard University’s mission, HDPES aims to offer an exceptional educational experience for students with high academic potential. HDPES is committed to creating an environment that not only motivates students to learn but also promotes faculty excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, and service. HDPES programs are designed to prepare educators, psychological practitioners, and researchers for leadership roles and demanding careers in schools, colleges and universities, community programs, government, and other settings, emphasizing research, service, and policy related to individuals and their families.
Howard University: Founded in 1867, Howard University is a federally chartered, private, coeducational, nonsectarian, historically Black university located in Washington, DC, and comprises 14 schools and colleges. Howard University is a culturally diverse, comprehensive, and research-intensive historically black private university that provides an educational experience of exceptional quality at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to students of high academic standing and potential. Howard University recently received the coveted RI classification. Students pursue studies in more than 140 areas, leading to undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. To date, Howard has awarded more than 120,000 degrees in engineering, the arts, the sciences, and the humanities, and has more on-campus African American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States.
Howard University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment as well as in its educational programs and activities. The University prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, marital status, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, gender identity, or any other classification, activities, or conditions protected by applicable law. For more information on Howard University, call 202-238- 2330, or visit the University’s website at www.howard.edu.
The historic main campus sits on a hilltop in Northwest Washington, blocks from the storied U Street and Howard Theatre. We are two miles from the U.S. Capitol, where many students intern, and scores of alumni shape national and foreign policy.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, marital status, religion, or disability. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities, equal opportunity, and Title IX would be directed to the Office of the Vice President for Human Resources.
Human Development Program: The BS in human development is ecologically oriented and focuses on individuals and families from a multidisciplinary perspective. The program’s major focus is on developmental processes throughout the life cycle and on interpersonal relationships within the family and other human/environmental settings, with special reference to African American and underserved populations. The program offers an Honors Program that provides students with the opportunity to enhance their research skills, as well as a 5-year accelerated dual-degree program leading to a BS and an MSW in Human Development. There is also an online degree completion program that is a pathway to earning a bachelor’s degree. It is designed for degree seekers who have earned at least 60 credit hours from any American university.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in human development across the lifespan from an asset-based perspective (e.g., infancy, early childhood, and adolescent development, family relationships)
- Develop and maintain an active, externally fundable research agenda
- Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional conferences
- Teach and work in an in-person (on-campus) environment
- Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
- Engage in department, college, and university service
- Contribute to community-engaged scholarship and outreach consistent with the mission of the University
Required Qualifications
- Earned doctorate (Ph.D., PsyD., or Ed.D.) in Human Development, Developmental Psychology, Child & Family Studies, or another closely related field
- Demonstrated evidence of potential for effectiveness in teaching and communication at the college level
- Demonstrated commitment to research and scholarly productivity
- Commitment to working with diverse student populations and communities
Preferred Qualifications
- Teaching and research experience at the university level
- Research interests that align with the mission of the department, School, and the University
- Experience advising and mentoring undergraduate or graduate students
- Experience teaching online or hybrid courses
- Track record in securing external funding
Salary Range: $83,000-$87,000
Rank, Salary, and Support
Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and qualifications. Howard University provides a supportive environment for scholarship and teaching in a mission-driven, research-active, and community-engaged setting.
Application Materials
Applicants should submit:
- Cover letter detailing your interest in and relevant experience for this position, and why you are applying for this position
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Research statement and up to two representative manuscripts (published or in progress)
- Teaching statement
- Teaching evaluations (if available)
- Names and contact information for three professional references
The application deadline date is April 6.
Application Information: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please send an electronic version of the completed application package as a single PDF file to HDPES@howard.edu. Application materials should reference the “Human Development Faculty Search Committee” and include all required materials. Additional information on Howard University and the School of Education may be found at https://education.howard.edu.
Veronica G. Thomas, Ph.D.
Human Development Faculty Search Committee Chair
Howard University
School of Education, Miner Bldg.
2441 Fourth Street, NW
Washington DC 20059
EEO STATEMENT
Howard University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For more information please visit https://hr.howard.edu/eeo.
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