Constance Jones

Constance Jones serves as a Professor in the Department of Psychology at California State University, Fresno within the College of Science and Mathematics, where she has held faculty position since 1993 and chaired the department until 2019.

Her academic credentials include a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, an M.S. and Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies from The Pennsylvania State University, followed by postdoctoral research at UC Berkeley's Institute of Human Development.

Dr. Jones specializes in longitudinal analysis of personality and psychological health transformations throughout human lifespan, employing advanced developmental statistics and research methodologies. Her work receives substantial funding from the National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute on Aging, and National Science Foundation.

Professional recognition includes:

• Fellowship in the Gerontological Society of America
• 2010 Provost’s Award for Outstanding Graduate Teaching and Mentoring

She authors the textbook The Essentials of College Teaching and has coordinated "Preparing Future Faculty" mentorship workshops since 2006, demonstrating significant commitment to graduate education and academic development.