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A global & cross-disciplinary network of scholars & practitioners researching social, political & legal issues relating to children & childhood.
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Academic job: Assistant or Associate Professor of Inclusive Early Childhood Education at the State University of New York (SUNY, US).
Applications are due by 19 January, 2026.
jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5424
Applications are due by 19 January, 2026.
jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5424
Assistant or Associate Professor of Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Position Summary: The Ella Cline Shear School of Education at SUNY Geneseo seeks applicants for a tenure-track position (Assistant or Associate) in Inclusive Early Childhood Education (Pending budgeta...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Academic job: Assistant or Associate Professor of Inclusive Early Childhood Education at the State University of New York (SUNY, US).
Applications are due by 19 January, 2026.
jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5424
Applications are due by 19 January, 2026.
jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5424
Call for papers: "Humour in Children’s Literature & Media."
For a session at the conference of the European Society for the Study of English.
The conference will take place in Spain from 31 August to 4 September, 2026.
Abstracts are due by 31 January, 2026.
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For a session at the conference of the European Society for the Study of English.
The conference will take place in Spain from 31 August to 4 September, 2026.
Abstracts are due by 31 January, 2026.
www.esse2026.com/media/upload...
www.esse2026.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Call for papers: "Humour in Children’s Literature & Media."
For a session at the conference of the European Society for the Study of English.
The conference will take place in Spain from 31 August to 4 September, 2026.
Abstracts are due by 31 January, 2026.
www.esse2026.com/media/upload...
For a session at the conference of the European Society for the Study of English.
The conference will take place in Spain from 31 August to 4 September, 2026.
Abstracts are due by 31 January, 2026.
www.esse2026.com/media/upload...
Call for chapters for an edited collection: "Analysing Leading Works in Children's Rights."
The book is co-edited by our member, Elizabeth Faulkner.
Abstracts are due by 30 January, 2026.
The book is co-edited by our member, Elizabeth Faulkner.
Abstracts are due by 30 January, 2026.
November 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Call for chapters for an edited collection: "Analysing Leading Works in Children's Rights."
The book is co-edited by our member, Elizabeth Faulkner.
Abstracts are due by 30 January, 2026.
The book is co-edited by our member, Elizabeth Faulkner.
Abstracts are due by 30 January, 2026.
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Ever heard of #Youthwashing?
It's when governments, corporations, NGOs, or researchers use young people's voices, images, or causes to look good – while ignoring, or even undermining, their real concerns.
Here's what the first academic study on #youthwashing reveals 🧵
1/15
It's when governments, corporations, NGOs, or researchers use young people's voices, images, or causes to look good – while ignoring, or even undermining, their real concerns.
Here's what the first academic study on #youthwashing reveals 🧵
1/15
November 4, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Ever heard of #Youthwashing?
It's when governments, corporations, NGOs, or researchers use young people's voices, images, or causes to look good – while ignoring, or even undermining, their real concerns.
Here's what the first academic study on #youthwashing reveals 🧵
1/15
It's when governments, corporations, NGOs, or researchers use young people's voices, images, or causes to look good – while ignoring, or even undermining, their real concerns.
Here's what the first academic study on #youthwashing reveals 🧵
1/15
The latest issue of the Journal of Youth and Adolescence is out, on the theme of "Family Processes, Parent–Child Relationships, and Adolescent Outcomes."
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Journal of Youth and Adolescence
Journal of Youth and Adolescence offers a high-level medium for interdisciplinary communication on youth and adolescent research.
Offers a fast turnaround ...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The latest issue of the Journal of Youth and Adolescence is out, on the theme of "Family Processes, Parent–Child Relationships, and Adolescent Outcomes."
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Academic job: Professor / Reader in Child Psychology at the University of East London (UK).
Applications are due by 23 November.
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Applications are due by 23 November.
jobs.uel.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
Job Opportunity at UEL: Reader/Professor of Child Psychology, CSC/Institute for the Science of Early Years
About the Institute for the Science of Early Years (ISEY)The Institute for the Science of Early Years (www.isey.org) is a world-leading centre for studying how early environments — both physical and h...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Academic job: Professor / Reader in Child Psychology at the University of East London (UK).
Applications are due by 23 November.
jobs.uel.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
Applications are due by 23 November.
jobs.uel.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
The latest issue of the journal Child Protection and Practice is out:
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Child Protection and Practice | Vol 6, October 2025 | ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier
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October 31, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The latest issue of the journal Child Protection and Practice is out:
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Call for articles: "21st-Century Child Abuse."
For a special issue of the journal Child Protection and Practice.
Manuscripts are due by 30 September, 2026.
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For a special issue of the journal Child Protection and Practice.
Manuscripts are due by 30 September, 2026.
www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
Child Protection and Practice | ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier - Child Protection and Practice | ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier
Read the latest articles of Child Protection and Practice at ScienceDirect.com, Elsevier’s leading platform of peer-reviewed scholarly literature
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October 31, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Call for articles: "21st-Century Child Abuse."
For a special issue of the journal Child Protection and Practice.
Manuscripts are due by 30 September, 2026.
www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
For a special issue of the journal Child Protection and Practice.
Manuscripts are due by 30 September, 2026.
www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
Academic job: Lecturer in Youth and Community Work at the University of Greater Manchester (UK).
Applications are due by 11 November.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPF745/l...
Applications are due by 11 November.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPF745/l...
Lecturer - Youth and Community Work at University of Greater Manchester
Apply for the Lecturer - Youth and Community Work role on jobs.ac.uk, the top job board for academic positions in higher education. View details and apply now.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Academic job: Lecturer in Youth and Community Work at the University of Greater Manchester (UK).
Applications are due by 11 November.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPF745/l...
Applications are due by 11 November.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPF745/l...
Academic job: Professor in Youth Health Care at KU Leuven (Belgium).
Applications are due by 15 January, 2026.
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Applications are due by 15 January, 2026.
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Deeltijds / Voltijds Professor in de Jeugdgezondheidszorg
Maak het verschil: professor in de jeugdgezondheidszorg gezocht!
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October 28, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Academic job: Professor in Youth Health Care at KU Leuven (Belgium).
Applications are due by 15 January, 2026.
www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jo...
Applications are due by 15 January, 2026.
www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jo...
The latest issue of the Journal of Child and Family Studies is out:
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Journal of Child and Family Studies
Journal of Child and Family Studies is an international, peer-reviewed journal focusing on the behavioral health and well-being of children, adolescents, and ...
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October 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The latest issue of the Journal of Child and Family Studies is out:
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Call for articles: "Adverse Childhood Experience."
For a special issue of the journal Cogent Social Sciences.
Manuscripts are due by 15 December.
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For a special issue of the journal Cogent Social Sciences.
Manuscripts are due by 15 December.
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Cogent Social Sciences: Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE): Reflections and Analyses about its Conceptualization, Measurement, and Applications
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October 27, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Call for articles: "Adverse Childhood Experience."
For a special issue of the journal Cogent Social Sciences.
Manuscripts are due by 15 December.
think.taylorandfrancis.com/article_coll...
For a special issue of the journal Cogent Social Sciences.
Manuscripts are due by 15 December.
think.taylorandfrancis.com/article_coll...
Academic job: Senior Teaching Fellow in Education, Childhood and Communities at Liverpool John Moores University (UK).
Applications are due by 7 November.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPB894/s...
Applications are due by 7 November.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPB894/s...
Senior Teaching Fellow in Education, Childhood and Communities at Liverpool John Moores University
Explore an exciting academic career as a Senior Teaching Fellow in Education, Childhood and Communities. Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities.
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October 22, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Academic job: Senior Teaching Fellow in Education, Childhood and Communities at Liverpool John Moores University (UK).
Applications are due by 7 November.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPB894/s...
Applications are due by 7 November.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPB894/s...
Academic job: Assistant Professor: Youth Advocacy and Educational Studies at Texas Christian University (US).
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
www.higheredjobs.com/region/detai...
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
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October 22, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Academic job: Assistant Professor: Youth Advocacy and Educational Studies at Texas Christian University (US).
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
www.higheredjobs.com/region/detai...
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
www.higheredjobs.com/region/detai...
Academic job: Senior Lecturer in early childhood education at Monash University (Australia).
Applications are due by 3 November.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPA544/s...
Applications are due by 3 November.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPA544/s...
Senior Lecturer - Early Childhood at Monash University, Australia
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October 22, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Academic job: Senior Lecturer in early childhood education at Monash University (Australia).
Applications are due by 3 November.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPA544/s...
Applications are due by 3 November.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPA544/s...
Call for conference papers: "Youth Writers and Their Worlds."
Abstracts are due by 1 November.
The conference will be held at Valparaiso University (US).
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Abstracts are due by 1 November.
The conference will be held at Valparaiso University (US).
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October 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Call for conference papers: "Youth Writers and Their Worlds."
Abstracts are due by 1 November.
The conference will be held at Valparaiso University (US).
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Abstracts are due by 1 November.
The conference will be held at Valparaiso University (US).
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Call for papers: "Queer Child: Histories and Representations in Global Contexts."
For a panel at the Queer History Conference, which will take place at the University of Michigan (US) in June 2026.
Abstracts are due by 29 October.
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For a panel at the Queer History Conference, which will take place at the University of Michigan (US) in June 2026.
Abstracts are due by 29 October.
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Queer Child: Histories and Representations in Global Contexts (Queer History Conference, University of Michigan, June 2-5, 2026) | H-Net
This panel invites papers that examine the queer child as a historical and cultural figure across diverse temporal and geographic settings for the Queer History Conference, to be held at the Universit...
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October 18, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Call for papers: "Queer Child: Histories and Representations in Global Contexts."
For a panel at the Queer History Conference, which will take place at the University of Michigan (US) in June 2026.
Abstracts are due by 29 October.
networks.h-net.org/group/announ...
For a panel at the Queer History Conference, which will take place at the University of Michigan (US) in June 2026.
Abstracts are due by 29 October.
networks.h-net.org/group/announ...
Academic job: A 2-year research assistant for a project titled "Exploring the child arrangements of separated families."
The project is led by our member, Rajnaara Chowdhury Akhtar, and is based at the University of Warwick (UK).
Applications are due by 23 October.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPC200/r...
The project is led by our member, Rajnaara Chowdhury Akhtar, and is based at the University of Warwick (UK).
Applications are due by 23 October.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPC200/r...
Research Assistant (110933-1025) at University of Warwick
Recruiting now: Research Assistant (110933-1025) on jobs.ac.uk. Click for details and explore more academic job opportunities on the top job board
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October 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Academic job: A 2-year research assistant for a project titled "Exploring the child arrangements of separated families."
The project is led by our member, Rajnaara Chowdhury Akhtar, and is based at the University of Warwick (UK).
Applications are due by 23 October.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPC200/r...
The project is led by our member, Rajnaara Chowdhury Akhtar, and is based at the University of Warwick (UK).
Applications are due by 23 October.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPC200/r...
The latest issue of the journal Global Studies of Childhood is out:
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October 14, 2025 at 12:54 PM
The latest issue of the journal Global Studies of Childhood is out:
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Call for articles: "Infant mental health and attachment."
For a special issue of the journal Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health.
Submissions are due by 29 October.
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For a special issue of the journal Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health.
Submissions are due by 29 October.
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Client Challenge
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October 13, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Call for articles: "Infant mental health and attachment."
For a special issue of the journal Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health.
Submissions are due by 29 October.
www.biomedcentral.com/collections/...
For a special issue of the journal Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health.
Submissions are due by 29 October.
www.biomedcentral.com/collections/...
The journal Child: Care, Health and Development is seeking an associate editor based in China.
Applications are due by 30 November.
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Applications are due by 30 November.
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Child: Care, Health and Development
Child: Care, Health and Development is a pediatrics journal covering the effects of social & environmental factors on health, development, & developmental psychology.
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October 13, 2025 at 10:48 PM
The journal Child: Care, Health and Development is seeking an associate editor based in China.
Applications are due by 30 November.
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Applications are due by 30 November.
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Children & Society: Vol 39, No 6
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October 13, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Call for nominations for leadership roles in the Children & Youth (C&Y) section of the American Sociological Association (ASA):
• 1 Graduate Student Representative position (2-year term);
• 2 Council Member positions (3-year term);
• Chair Elect (3-year term).
• 1 Graduate Student Representative position (2-year term);
• 2 Council Member positions (3-year term);
• Chair Elect (3-year term).
October 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Call for nominations for leadership roles in the Children & Youth (C&Y) section of the American Sociological Association (ASA):
• 1 Graduate Student Representative position (2-year term);
• 2 Council Member positions (3-year term);
• Chair Elect (3-year term).
• 1 Graduate Student Representative position (2-year term);
• 2 Council Member positions (3-year term);
• Chair Elect (3-year term).
Call for chapters for an edited volume: "Early childhood education between differences and convergences since the mid-20th century: Towards a European model?"
Abstracts are due by 1 December.
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Abstracts are due by 1 December.
www.unige.ch/fapse/erhise...
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October 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Call for chapters for an edited volume: "Early childhood education between differences and convergences since the mid-20th century: Towards a European model?"
Abstracts are due by 1 December.
www.unige.ch/fapse/erhise...
Abstracts are due by 1 December.
www.unige.ch/fapse/erhise...
Call for papers / panels for the conference "Diaspora(s), Exile, Nomads and Children's literature."
Abstracts are due by 15 December.
The conference will be held at the University of Crete (Greece) in May 2026.
www.kinderundjugendmedien.de?view=article...
Abstracts are due by 15 December.
The conference will be held at the University of Crete (Greece) in May 2026.
www.kinderundjugendmedien.de?view=article...
KinderundJugendmedien.de - CFP: Diaspora(s), Exile, Nomads and Children's literature
Wissenschaftliches Internetportal für Kindermedien und Jugendmedien mit Fachartikeln, Bibliographien,Literatur- und Filmkritiken sowie einem Nachrichtenbereich
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October 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Call for papers / panels for the conference "Diaspora(s), Exile, Nomads and Children's literature."
Abstracts are due by 15 December.
The conference will be held at the University of Crete (Greece) in May 2026.
www.kinderundjugendmedien.de?view=article...
Abstracts are due by 15 December.
The conference will be held at the University of Crete (Greece) in May 2026.
www.kinderundjugendmedien.de?view=article...