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Post by drcompton on Dec 19, 2012 20:15:01 GMT -5
The University of New Orleans invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor for a generalist position with a focus on criminology and social justice. Applicants will be expected to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Teaching expertise is sought in one or more of the following areas: Criminology, Juvenile Delinquency, Law and Society, and courses related to Social Justice. The University of New Orleans has an expectation of effective performance in research, teaching and service. The successful candidate should be interested in research collaboration with faculty and students. Ph.D. is required, although a near-Ph.D. may be hired at the instructor level pending completion. Applications review will begin January 30, 2013, and will continue until the position is filled. Send vita, detailed letter of application, and three letters of recommendation to: Pamela Jenkins, Search Committee Chair, Department of Sociology, University of New Orleans, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA 70148. E-mailed applications (pjenkins@uno.edu) are welcome. The position announcement may be viewed at the following website: eeo@uno.edu. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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Post by curioius on Dec 20, 2012 12:06:44 GMT -5
I'm curious. Anyone have any info about this university? Good or bad reviews?
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Post by anon on Dec 21, 2012 15:17:23 GMT -5
I used to live in New Orleans, years ago. UNO is a well-respected institution with some good sociologists. The only downside is that the campus sits right on Lake Ponchartrain, in an area of the city heavily damaged by Katrina. If the levees on the lakeshore fail in a future storm, it will inundate UNO's campus again (very expensive). It's much more vulnerable than other universities in New Orleans (Tulane, Loyola, etc.). That said, working right next to the nation's largest saltwater lake, amidst palm trees, isn't a bad gig. Don't expect high pay, though. Professionals in New Orleans are paid very poorly relative to the rest of the country, and I've heard from colleagues at UNO that this is the case there. UNO doesn't have the 'awe factor' (nor the $) that Tulane does... but is equally as good.
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Post by anonie on Dec 21, 2012 22:00:38 GMT -5
Anyone have any insight into what they're looking for in this position? I am just wondering how to read the ad. I am definitely not a criminologist. But I do (like most sociologist, I guess ) work on social justice and at least partially on law and society. Could such an applicant make the cut or are they really looking for a criminologist?
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Post by almondeyes on Dec 22, 2012 17:24:27 GMT -5
Anyone have any insight into what they're looking for in this position? I am just wondering how to read the ad. I am definitely not a criminologist. But I do (like most sociologist, I guess ) work on social justice and at least partially on law and society. Could such an applicant make the cut or are they really looking for a criminologist? would you feel comfortable teaching in the area of crime (i.e. intro to crime and delinquency, juvenile justice in America, etc.).? Do you have any experience teaching in the area of crime? I would say that those are two things the department would probably evaluate
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Post by drcompton on Dec 31, 2012 14:02:20 GMT -5
Apply! And yes, like the above post mentions... we are looking for folks who will contribute to our crim focus (it is considered one of our 4 areas)--though being a "criminologist" is not a necessity. Our students have much more of a social justice focus. They are very interested in issues of how we fix broken systems, the prison industrial complex, and of course issues of race, class, gender, sex ort, etc and how they affect the perceptions and treatment of individuals, etc.
At current, we really only have one faculty member that covers these courses, and lately have been relying on adjuncts to fill the others. We want that to change. Also, New Orleans is a great place to have these discussions and conversations. The students see it every day and are very engaged on these topics in classes. If you have other questions you should contact Pam Jenkins (pjenkins@uno.edu). She is very email friendly regarding your questions.
Overall, we need courses taught, but also want to grow this area--meaning we are also going to be thinking about major drawing, student engagement, and graduate mentorship (or at least I will).
We have a pretty great department (amazing autonomy) but like other universities and cities, there are drawbacks too. I was last to be hired here and I will say I was very impressed with the straightforwardness of the faculty members with both the pros and cons to being here. I also think there are strong mentors here for early career research/teaching folks--a big thing I think people should consider if they are serious about making tenure.
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Post by herewego on Dec 31, 2012 14:35:20 GMT -5
What's the teaching load?
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Post by drcompton on Jan 2, 2013 12:55:10 GMT -5
3/3 if you are productively doing research. However, you may be able to negotiate a course release coming in for your first year.
Another perk, is that generally our department is able to offer 2 or 3 day a week schedules. We generally rotate the MWF courses, but we can usually get a 2 day a week teaching schedule if we request it. This makes it nice for compartmentalizing teaching and research--it has been a huge help to me.
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Post by question on Jan 29, 2013 16:28:33 GMT -5
From above post: "They are very interested in issues of how we fix broken systems, the prison industrial complex, and of course issues of race, class, gender, sex ort, etc and how they affect the perceptions and treatment of individuals, etc."
So, does this mean the search is a bit more open or the committee will look only at crime, delinquency, law and justice. Could you teach race and racial issues related to justice, for example?
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Post by drcompton on Feb 14, 2013 19:33:39 GMT -5
Sad to say the search was canceled today. Formal word will be sent soon.
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Post by why on Feb 14, 2013 20:03:43 GMT -5
Sad to say the search was canceled today. Formal word will be sent soon. Are you able to say why on here?
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Post by speculation on Feb 15, 2013 13:01:53 GMT -5
I'm sure it's $$$. It's always $$$ when these things happen.
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