The University of Georgia College of Family and Consumer Sciences is seeking applications for the Child Life Clinical Coordinator position from an experienced scholar-practitioner to provide instruction and supervision to undergraduate and graduate students. This is a non-tenure track, academic, nine-month position with a 87.5% teaching, 9.5% administration, and 3% service appointment with the possibility of additional summer teaching. This faculty position will enhance the academic and professional development of students in the Department of Human  Development and Family Science bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, with a focus on the Child Life program. The successful candidate will supervise academic and clinical training of students, and build collaborations with local, regional, and national professional organizations and training sites to provide students applied learning in practica and internships. Classroom and online instruction, participation in collaborative work on funded projects relevant to the Child Life Program, and support of the Child Life graduate students are expected. Start date: August 1, 2025.

Responsibilities: Teach seven undergraduate and/or graduate courses each academic year (combination of didactic and applied experience supervision); supervise majors, supporting their professional development in community-based placements; and liaise with community-based placements to develop and support practicum sites. This person will participate in department, college, and university governance, as well as in the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) and other relevant professional organizations. The successful candidate will contribute to presentations and publications relevant to the practice, and toward the translation of science to practice through relevant grants and contracts.

Applications: The position is open until filled. Applicant review will begin immediately, to ensure full consideration, complete applications should be uploaded by May 12, 2025 via
https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/420928.

The application packet must include: (1) a cover letter of interest that addresses (a) background in child development and child life; (b) relevant experience with community-based practitioners; and (c) includes a teaching and clinical supervision experience and philosophy at the undergraduate and graduate levels; (2) a current curriculum vitae; and (3) a list of at least three academic references that include at least one reference from a community-based employer or partner. References will be contacted after the initial round of interviews for candidates invited to the second round. Confidential requests for information may be directed to: Dr. Diane Bales, dbales@uga.edu, HDFS Clinical Assistant Professor Position Search Chair, Department of Human Development and Family Science, University of Georgia, 222 Hoke Smith Annex, Athens, GA 30602.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application  aterials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to preemployment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

About HDFS at UGA: The Department of Human Development and Family Science provides leadership in the field via cutting-edge research, pedagogy, and service. We are an interdisciplinary program focusing on individual, relationship, and family development within diverse ecological contexts. Faculty research interests include infancy and childhood, adolescence and young adulthood, adult development and aging, parenting and caregiving, interpersonal relationships, health, and biobehavioral processes, culture, and contexts of human development. We have a vital program with over 540 undergraduate majors, 36 doctoral students, and 20 faculty operating in a collegial and supportive environment. Faculty in the department collaborate with numerous programs and institutions across campus including the Owens Institute for Behavioral Research, Center for Developmental Science, Center for Family Research, Bio-Imaging Research Center, Institute on Human Development and Disability, Institute of Gerontology, McPhaul Child Development Center, and UGA Cooperative Extension. Additional information about the department may be found at: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/hdfs.

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check
website.

Minimum Requirements:

• All candidates must possess a currently active Certified Child Life Specialist credential (CCLS) through the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP).
• Candidates must have an earned doctoral degree in Human Development and Family Science or in a related area (e.g., early childhood, education, social work, psychology, public health, nursing sociology) and/or a Master's degree in Child Life.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will have a background in classroom and/or online teaching and mentoring at a university.
• At time of appointment, candidates must demonstrate 3 years of professional clinical experience as a Child Life Specialist in hospital and other healthcare settings focused on children and their families for an appointment to Clinical Assistant Professor. For additional information about the criteria for appointment please refer to the Guidelines for Clinical Faculty Appointment and Promotion.

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Additional information about the department can be found at: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/hdfs.

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