Human Development and Family Studies Employment Opportunities in Human Development and Family Studies

More details/to apply to non-tenure track position.

We are seeking applications throughout the year from individuals who are interested in obtaining temporary teaching positions within the department. The department provides instruction of both undergraduate and graduate students.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. MT on June 30, 2025.

More details/to apply to postdoctoral fellow position.

We are looking for postdoctoral research scientists to support the department’s mission to generate, disseminate and apply knowledge about human development across the lifespan, in the context of family, culture, and society. Postdoctoral fellows will support the department’s goal to use knowledge to help resolve societal and developmental challenges faced by children, families, and our aging population and to promote optimal development and opportunities for all. Postdoctoral fellows have the chance to participate in research on human development and family studies from an interdisciplinary perspective. Postdoctoral fellows are expected to support research activities in HDFS within a designated research lab, with opportunities to also develop a skillset that will support career development.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. MT on June 30, 2025.

More details/to apply to research associate position.

These positions include interaction with the Principal Investigator as well as other research assistants. These individuals will be part of a team of researchers completing a federally funded research project and will have a broad range of responsibilities which may include but are not limited to:

1. General lab organization and ordering of supplies.
2. Management of records associated with compliance with Human or Animal Institutional Review Board protocols and guidelines.
3. Recruitment, screening, and testing of human volunteers ranging from 0-95 years of age.
4. Exercise testing and training of human volunteers.
5. Survey testing of human participants.
6. Data collection and subsequent analysis using custom computer programs.
7. Data entry and management of electronic data records.
8. Statistical analysis.
9. Training other personnel in data collection and analysis.
10. Supervision of the activities of undergraduate and graduate student research assistants.
11. Handling of tissue/blood samples.
12. Participate in professional development opportunities as appropriate.
13. Write reports, check documentation, maintain inventory, maintain critical data, ensure compliance with grant criteria, supervise administrative support staff.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. MT on June 30, 2025.

More details/to apply to research scientist/scholar position.

The Research Scientist will work directly to contribute to interdisciplinary, inter-institutional, and stakeholder/community-engaged research activities, program evaluation projects, and Colorado State University services delivery, all of which foster grants and contracts. The person in this position will work closely with faculty and staff in the College of Health and Human Sciences, including the Department of Human Development and Family Studies as well as CHHS’s other units. Collaborations also typically occur within CSU at large, as well as clinicians, clinician-scientists, and scientists and staff within the Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, Children’s Hospital Colorado’s main hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus and its satellite units and outreach clinics throughout the state, and/or other partners.

The Research Scientist will be expected to implement activities within partnerships relevant to prevention and intervention science and services within the state and nationally, with the goal of advancing health equity. As such, this position necessitates an ability to work with a diverse group of professionals and community members/organizations in a self-directed and collaborative manner. Tasks will range from identifying and developing community and stakeholder-engaged research and program evaluation collaborations, developing new ideas for and designing research studies, developing program evaluation plans, analyzing and interpreting data with support from biostatisticians, to dissemination of research and program evaluation findings through research reports, manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals, and presenting findings at local, national, and international workshops and conferences. Evaluation will be based upon HDFS guidelines.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. MT on June 30, 2025.

More details/to apply to hourly clinician position.

CTRAC conducts trauma assessments using a unique assessment model that seeks to understand the impact of trauma and to develop recommendations that are tailored to meet the needs of the client and family. This position will conduct trauma assessments when needed and will include all aspects of the assessment: receiving a referral, reviewing documentation, conducting collateral calls, conducting assessment protocol, writing and reviewing reports. The individual will be a part of the CSU Trauma and Resilience Assessment Team and will be available “as needed.”

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. MT on June 30, 2025.

More details/to apply to mentor teacher position.

The role of a Mentor Teacher is to provide management of the classroom, supervision of intern and practicum students, and guidance of Classroom Teachers and Assistant Teachers.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. MT on June 30, 2025.

More details/to apply to classroom teacher position.

The role of a Classroom Teacher is to work with a Mentor Teacher to provide management of the classroom and guidance of Assistant Teachers.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. MT on June 30, 2025.

More details/to apply to mentor teacher position.

The role of the Assistant Teacher is to support Mentor and Classroom Teachers in management of the classroom. Assistant Teachers are expected to adhere to the mission, policies, and procedures at the ECC as well as State of Colorado licensing requirements, and NAEYC accreditation standards while implementing a Reggio Emilia inspired approach.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. MT on June 30, 2025.

More details/to apply to HWB facilitator position.

Facilitators of Health Without Barriers will lead one of the five curriculums that make up the Health Without Barriers program. These include parent, teen/mindfulness (Learning to Breathe), physical activity, nutrition/Cooking Matters and preschool. While facilitators will have one curriculum to lead, they may be expected to cross-train and become proficient in additional curricula over time to enhance their facilitation skills and versatility.

Health Without Barriers is a 6-week family-inclusive health program offered multiple times a year in various Colorado counties. Facilitator responsibilities include:

• Lead designated program section for each multidisciplinary night.
• Team collaboration.
• Ensure program operational efficiency.
• Assist with participant and Community Advisory Board (CAB) member recruitment and retention.
• Build relationships with program participants.
• Travel to communities where HWB is offered. Mileage will be paid for travel outside of the county seat.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. MT on June 30, 2025.