Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Criminology (25-26)

DePaul University
United States, Illinois, Chicago
1 East Jackson Boulevard (Show on map)
Sep 21, 2024
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Criminology (25-26) Full-time Faculty Positions Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Part-time Faculty Positions DePaul University invites expressions of interest for a pool of qualified Part Time Faculty to teach courses in a variety of disciplines across all 10 colleges and schools. Individuals may enter expressions of interest by submitting their credentials to any posting for which they are qualified to teach. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Screening of individuals in the pool is ongoing, depending on curricular need and funding. Individuals will be contacted by the department if they reach the finalist stage for teaching a particular course or set of courses. The pool will remain in place until the closing date specified in the posting details; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must resubmit. All individuals in the pool will be notified by email when the posting is closed. Below you will find the details for the posting including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening or submitting your interest in teaching. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. Apply for this Job Posting Details Job ID: 141273 Rank: Assistant Professor College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Responsibilities: The Criminology Program invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor appointment for the Academic Year 2025-2026, specialization open. Preferred candidates will be those able and willing to teach Criminological Theory and other elective courses in their area of specialization. The Department is seeking faculty to participate in collaborative efforts to foster teaching effectiveness, assessment of student learning, creative scholarship and research, and those interested in developing new course offerings. Successful applications will be required to support the Department and the University's mission through teaching, scholarship and research activities, and service. Teaching expectations include: supporting student learning, retention, persistence, and program completion; completing professional development; teaching assigned courses that may include day, evening, online, or hybrid courses; teaching at either the Lincoln Park or Chicago Loop campuses as needed; posting and holding office hours; maintaining and improving competence in the subjects taught; and advising students about career opportunities. Scholarly or research expectations include: conducting research or producing scholarly works in the area of criminology or criminal justice, including community-engaged scholarship or applied research; seeking opportunities to engage students in research activities; presenting at professionally recognized venues; and sharing one's scholarship and research activities through peer review journals or other professionally recognized publication types. Service expectations include: support of student organizations or activities; participation in Department, College, and University committees; work supporting local, state, national agencies or communities; and participation and leadership in professional organizations as appropriate to the discipline. The Criminology Department at DePaul University is a new and rapidly growing undergraduate major in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Located on DePaul's Lincoln Park campus in Chicago, the Department provides students with an in-depth understanding of the various aspects of the criminal legal system. DePaul's Criminology major emphasizes critical thinking, strong analytical and writing skills, ethical considerations, and social justice. The major includes three concentration areas: Community Justice, Criminal Justice Administration, and Race, Class, Gender and the Criminal Legal System. With an overall enrollment of over 22,000 students, DePaul is the nation's twelfth largest private non-profit university. While the university is large, class sizes for typically do not exceed 35 students. We seek candidates with a demonstrated record of effectiveness as the instructor for a variety of courses or teaching environments, ability to teach at the undergraduate level, commitment to continued development as an educator, and active engagement in high-quality research. Required Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or closely related field, with demonstrated effective teaching and research experience in the area of criminology or criminal justice. ABD candidates with significant progress toward dissertation completion and individuals with lived experiences are encouraged to apply. Candidates invited to campus as part of the interview process will be asked to complete two presentations to students and faculty: one research and one teaching presentation. DePaul University seeks applicants that reflect the diversity of its student body and the city of Chicago. Applicants who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Special Instructions to Applicants: A complete application contains the following: a cover letter indicating your interest and qualification for the position in the areas of research, teaching, and service (this should include your personal statement on teaching, research-scholarship, and service), curriculum vita, official transcripts, and three reference letters. Applicants may also submit evidence of effective teaching, including student teaching reviews, and evidence of research, including scholarly works such as peer-reviewed journal articles, dissertation chapters, etc. Reviews of eligible applicants will begin on October 1, 2024, and continue until the positions have been filled. Applicant Documents Cover Letter(1) C.V.(1) Transcript(1) Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation(3) Student evaluations(1) Research Statement(1)