Assistant Professor - Criminology

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• Ph.D. or ABD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field;

• A J.D. (law degree) is not appropriate for this position.

• Specialization is open, however, candidates with strong expertise in courts and sentencing, juvenile delinquency/justice, or statistics are encouraged to apply.

• Teach online or face-to-face formats at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral level;

• Work positively with faculty, staff, students, and the community;

• Mentor students across the curriculum;

• Conduct and disseminate scholarly research;

• Serve the department, the university, and the community;

• Perform other duties as required.

• Expertise in courts and sentencing, juvenile delinquency/justice, or statistics;

• Commitment to teaching and mentoring students;

• Willingness to teach in both online and face-to-face formats;

• Active research agenda in Criminology or Criminal Justice;

Additional Information:

Please upload all required documents in the "Resume" attachment section of your application (before hitting the submit button), if you want to be considered for this position.

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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