Adolescent Social and Moral Development-Postdoctoral Research and Teaching Associate

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to advocating an inclusive environment for all backgrounds and identities.
• Ph.D. in Human Development, Family Science, Educational Psychology or related field.
• Qualitative and quantitative research experience.
• Knowledge of academic literature related to adolescent social and moral development, bias-based bullying, sexual orientation and gender identity, and safe schools policies and practices.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience teaching human development, educational psychology, or family science classes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated experience preparing manuscripts for publication
• Demonstrated experience supervising others such as undergraduate RA’s
• Experience teaching in an online modality

The Horn research group is seeking applications for a postdoctoral associate (100% time) under the direction of Professor Stacey Horn. The position is ideal for a diversity scientist interested in research on adolescent social and moral development. The Horn research group focuses on mixed-methods studies on attitudes related to SOGI and bias-based bullying in schools. The position is 30% teaching (FsoS 1201: Human Development) and 70% research. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with colleagues, engage in the recruitment and interviewing of participants, conduct both quantitative and qualitative analyses, provide leadership for the research group by mentoring and supervising undergraduate and graduate students and effectively teach one section of FsoS 1201: Human Development (an online, asynchronous course) each semester.

The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balance for employees. CEHD is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. Please note that 100% remote work requires approval prior to offer.

Job Responsibilities:
Function 1 (30%)

• Serve as Instructor of Record for one section of FSoS 1201: Human Development in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
• Manage all aspects of the class including the developing and maintaining the syllabus and Canvas site, creating and updating course lectures and other course materials, and grading.
• Supervision of TA’s if assigned to the course.

Function 2 (45%)

• Data Analysis and manuscript preparation for ongoing projects

Function 3 (25%)

• Project management for Dr. Horn’s research group and various research projects.

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the University's third largest college, contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of life. We know diversity is necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. That’s why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our students, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moral imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firm stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic injustice.

Department Overview
The Department of Family Social Science (FSoS) prepares students to use research to discover and apply knowledge, build interpersonal communication skills, and develop personally and professionally. Considered one of the premier family departments in the United States and globally, our history reaches back to the very first classes taught at the University of Minnesota in 1884. We are leaders in community-based participatory research to develop community-based programs and educational models. We are dedicated to increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion across our academic programs, within our faculty, and in teaching and learning, research, outreach and engagement, and clinical practice.

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