Child Life Instructor

Auburn University, United States

Updated: 7 days ago
Location: Auburn, ALABAMA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Child Life Instructor
Posting Number P2033F

Position Summary Information


Job Description Summary
POSITION AND AVAILABILITY: Nine month, non-tenure track and not eligible for tenure, part-time teaching faculty Child Life Instructor in Human Development and Family Science in the College of Human Sciences, beginning as soon as August 16, 2025.
JOB SUMMARY: Teaches student the following skills: provides information, education, support and guidance to parents, siblings and other family members. Instruction also includes, promoting effective coping and play, preparation, education, bereavement support and self-expression activities and providing emotional support for families and encourages optimum development of children facing a broad range of challenging experiences, particularly those related to healthcare and hospitalization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS:
  • Instruction of child life courses as assigned.
  • Works well within a multidisciplinary team and independently.
  • Possesses exceptional advocacy skills to work alongside a multidisciplinary team in a community hospital-based setting.
  • Possess written and verbal communication skills
  • Organized keeper of records
  • Responsive to student and facility emails


THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Human Development and Family Science includes nineteen (19) full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty and offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degrees in Human Development and Family Science. Thirteen (13) nontenure-track faculty contribute to the Department’s teaching and outreach missions. Additional information on the Department can be found at http://www.humsci.auburn.edu/hdfs .
COLLEGE: The College of Human Sciences, established in 1916, provides programs that promote living well through a focus on human health and well-being. Students in the College of Human Sciences receive a world-class education through curriculums focused on igniting creativity to discover sustainable solutions for improving quality of life around the world. The curriculum for each program is interdisciplinary across the myriad of Human Sciences disciplines, and each seeks to challenge students with real-world experiences and hands-on learning. This preparation produces graduates that have a broad worldview, a diverse understanding of the world in which they live and work, and a commitment to building a better world. The College has approximately 1,600 students distributed among three departments: Consumer and Design Sciences; Nutrition, Dietetics and Hospitality Management; and Human Development and Family Science, and an Office of Global Education. For more information, please see http://www.humsci.auburn.edu/main/

UNIVERSITY: Auburn University is one of the nation’s premier public land-grant institutions. Auburn’s mission, “is dedicated to improving the lives of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research and scholarship, and selfless service.” As an R1 institution, Auburn maintains high levels of research activity and high standards for teaching excellence, offering Bachelor’s, Master’s, Educational Specialist, and Doctor’s degrees in agriculture and engineering, the professions, and the arts and sciences. The University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, its positive work environment, its student engagement, and its beautiful campus. Additional information on the University can be found at http://www.auburn.edu . Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/
Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in child life, child development, human development, psychology, or closely related field and completion of a child life internship under the supervision of a certified child life specialist are required at the time employment begins.
  • Certification by the Association of Child Life Professionals Certifying Commission at the time employment begins or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
Desired Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application must include a letter of application that addresses position qualifications and responsibilities along with a current vita, and the names and contact information of three references. Application materials should be submitted online via the following link: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/ 51471 . Review of applications will begin April 4, 2025 and continue until a candidate is selected and recommended for appointment. Questions about the position should be directed to Amanda Butler, Search Committee Chair, aln0002@auburn.edu .

Posting Detail Information


Open Date
Close Date
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.
Open Until Filled Yes
References required for this position? Yes
If yes, minimum number requested 3

Similar Positions