Assistant Professor – Rutgers University-Camden

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The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice at Rutgers University – Camden invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice beginning September 1, 2020. A Ph.D. in criminal justice, criminology or a related field (such as sociology, anthropology, or a related social science discipline) at the time of appointment is required. We seek candidates with a strong publishing record, an active research agenda with the potential to secure external funding, and a commitment to effective teaching. The department values civic engagement and experiential learning.

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Assistant Professor and Instructor – The University of South Carolina

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The University of South Carolina is seeking applicants for two positions: lecturer and tenure-track assistant professor.

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Assistant Professor – University at Albany

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University at Albany, State University of New York.  The Department of Sociology at the University at Albany invites applications for a tenure track position to begin fall 2020 at the rank of Assistant Professor.  The department will consider candidates with strong quantitative skills whose specialization is in Crime, Law and Deviance. We seek candidates who demonstrate the potential for excellence in research, including pursuit of external funding and who exhibit a strong commitment to teaching and service. PhD required by date of appointment. Degree must be from a university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization. Applicants must address in their application their ability to work with and instruct a culturally diverse population. Review of applications will begin October 1 and continue until the position is filled.  The University at Albany is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/IRCA/ADA employer. Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience. Applicants should submit an application at https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=115492 and must include the following documents:  a curriculum vitae and cover letter. Once applications have been initially screened for appropriate area, candidates will receive notification of how to submit three letters of reference through Interview Exchange.  Finalists will be asked to provide research, teaching and service statements.  Questions should be addressed to: Dr. Joanne Kaufman, Search Committee Chair, at jkaufman@albany.edu.

Research Area Specialist Associate – University of Michigan

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The University of Michigan seeks a Research Area Specialist – Associate to become an active member of the Youth Policy Lab (YPL).

The Youth Policy Lab’s mission is to help community and government agencies make better decisions by measuring what really works. We’re data experts who believe that government can and must do better for the people of Michigan. We’re also parents and community members who dream of a brighter future for all of our children. At the Youth Policy Lab, we’re working to make that dream a reality by strengthening programs that address some of our most pressing social challenges. We recognize that the wellbeing of youth is intricately linked to the wellbeing of families and communities, so we engage in work that impacts all age ranges. Using rigorous evaluation design and data analysis, we’re working closely with our partners to build a future where public investments are based on strong evidence, so all Michiganders have a pathway to prosperity. For more information, please visit us at www.youthpolicylab.umich.edu.

YPL is a partnership between the Institute for Social Research & the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, and this position will be situated primarily at the Institute for Social Research location.

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Assistant Professor – University of California, Irvine

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The Department of Criminology, Law and Society at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for one or more Assistant Professor positions in CLS. We welcome applications from outstanding candidates in all fields. We are especially interested in candidates with research interests and expertise in one or more of the following areas: 1) Policing; 2) Global challenges in criminology, law & society; 3) Technology, law, and social control. We also aim to deepen our departmental strengths in conducting innovative research that addresses problems of inequality and injustice in a range of social and institutional settings, including within those three substantive areas of interest.

To ensure your application is given full consideration, files should be completed by September 20, 2019. Priority will be given to applications received by that date; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in a field related to Criminology or Law and Society. The position will begin July 1, 2020 (teaching duties will begin Fall 2020).

Applications must be uploaded electronically through the on-line Recruit system: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF05504

Candidates should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, representative publications, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation uploaded electronically. A separate statement that addresses past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion (e.g. mentoring activities, committee service, research or teaching activities) is also required. For an appointment at an advanced Assistant Professor rank, evidence of success in securing extramural funding to support research and graduate students is desired.

Please direct questions about this position to the chair of the search committee, Professor John Hipp (hippj@uci.edu).

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. A recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity, UCI is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, supports work-life balance through an array of family-friendly policies, and is dedicated to broadening participation in higher education.

Assistant or Associate Professor – Texas State University

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The School of Criminal Justice at Texas State University invites applicants for up to two full-time (nine-month) tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of assistant professor or associate professor, to begin in Fall 2020. Appointment at the rank of associate professor includes the possibility of tenure (contingent on approval of the Board of Regents). For appointment as an associate professor, the successful candidate must meet the School and University established standards for persons of that rank. Responsibilities include high-quality scholarship/research, undergraduate and graduate level teaching, and university, professional, and/or community service. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience. Texas State is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. The selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check and provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

 Required Qualifications:

For appointment at the rank of assistant professor, the successful candidate must have:

    • earned (or anticipate earning by the beginning of the Fall 2020 semester) a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or related field; those who hold a JD only will not be considered
    • strong potential for, or record of, sustained publication in peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with experience

For appointment at the rank of associate professor, the successful candidate must have:

    • a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or related field; those who hold a JD only will not be considered
    • strong record of sustained publication in peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with experience

 Preferred Qualifications:

All areas of expertise will be considered, but preference will be given at either rank to those applicants who have

    • the ability to teach in the areas of policing, courts, or corrections; other areas that complement or strengthen our undergraduate and graduate programs will also be considered
    • strong methodological/analytical skills
    • experience working with diverse student populations

For appointment at the rank of assistant professor, additional preferred qualifications include

    • potential for seeking and/or securing external grant funding
    • evidence of effective teaching

For appointment at the rank of associate professor, additional preferred qualifications include

    • record of seeking and/or securing external grant funding
    • experience in supervising and mentoring graduate students

Application Procedures:

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website (https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/25894) will be accepted and considered. Position is open until filled; however, for full consideration, please submit all of the following materials by September 30, 2019:  letter of application that addresses all required and preferred qualifications at the appropriate rank, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three references, summary evidence of student mentoring and teaching effectiveness, and a sample of publishable or published work. Inquiries about this position may be directed to Dr. Mark Stafford, Search Committee Chair, at: stafford@txstate.edu.

 About Texas State University

The School of Criminal Justice awards Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. degrees. Please see our website at http://www.cj.txstate.edu/ for more information about our faculty members’ research interests and many accomplishments. The School enjoys strong relationships with local and state criminal justice agencies. These relationships, as well as its affiliation with the Center for Geospatial Intelligence and Investigation and the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center, afford ample opportunities for research on law enforcement and other criminal justice issues. The School is also internationally recognized for engaging in ground-breaking theoretical and empirical work in environmental criminology, especially in the applied areas of incident-based crime analysis and crime prevention.

Texas State University, a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), is a diverse campus community that includes student enrollments with 37% Hispanic, and 53% minority, representation. The institution is classified as a Doctoral University: Higher Research Activity and is located in the quickly developing Austin-San Antonio corridor. Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at www.txstate.edu.

 San Marcos, TX, a city of about 60,000 residents, is situated in the beautiful Central Texas Hill Country, 30 miles south of Austin and 48 miles north of San Antonio. Metropolitan attractions plus outdoor recreational opportunities make the community an attractive place in which to live and work. Other major metropolitan areas, including Houston and Dallas-Ft. Worth, are within four hours driving distance.

Rutgers University, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice- Assistant Professor

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Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice at Rutgers University – Camden invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice beginning September 1, 2019. A Ph.D. in criminal justice, criminology or a related field at the time of appointment is required. We seek candidates with a strong publishing record, an active research agenda with the potential to secure external funding, and a commitment to effective teaching. The department values civic engagement and experiential learning.

The research areas of specialization are open. Candidates who can teach courses in policing and minorities and justice are preferred. The position carries a 2-2 teaching load and the opportunity to teach at the graduate level.

Interested applicants should send a CV, cover letter, teaching philosophy, three letters of reference, and detailed research plan. For full consideration, applications should be received by Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Interested candidates should apply online at https://jobs.rutgers.edu. Review of applications will continue until a suitable candidate is found.

Rutgers University—Camden is located in southern New Jersey across the Delaware River from downtown Philadelphia. Rutgers-Camden includes undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and sciences and schools of law, business, and nursing. The university is the recipient of the Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement Classification. It is home to a diverse student body and a faculty and staff committed to college access. For information about the department and its programs, see http://sociology.camden.rutgers.edu/.

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military service or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

Drexel University- Assistant Professor

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The Department of Criminology and Justice Studies is seeking a full-time tenure-track assistant professor beginning Fall of 2018. Read more