Texas A&M Commerce - crim, asst/assoc, January start date

[TX]

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Position Information

Position Title Assistant or Associate Professor - Sociology & Criminal Justice

System Member Institution/Agency TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - COMMERCE (TAMUC)
Department SOCIOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE / 21-120190
Posting Number F00027FY13
Salary Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications
Pay Basis Annually
Job Close Date
Geographic Location Commerce
Budget Type Budgeted/Benefits - Full-Time
Is this position restricted by the Patriot Act? No
Is this position D.O.T. regulated? No
EEO AA Statement

The Texas A&M System is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to diversity.
Position Summary Information

Job Summary

The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce, TX) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level (commensurate with qualifications)beginning January 2014.
Major/Essential Duties of Job

Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Criminal Justice and Criminology.

Although the department desires a candidate who has experience or who is willing to teach classes in alternative forums (i.e., online, off-campus, and on the weekend), the primary duty will be to teach face-to-face courses on the Commerce campus.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong potential for scholarly research and provide evidence of effective teaching at the University level. Candidates will also be expected to actively engage in service activities.
Occasional Duties
Required Education and Experience

The applicant must hold a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or related field. Candidates with a degree in a related field must have completed at least 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice or Criminology. A Juris Doctorate degree alone is not a suitable credential for this position. Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but must have their PhD in hand at time of hire. The area of specialization is open, but candidates with an emphasis or research agenda in policing or law enforcement, broadly defined, will be given priority. To be considered at the Associate level the candidate must have an established teaching and research agenda.
Preferred Education and Experience

Specialization is open, although experience teaching or a research agenda in policing and law enforcement, broadly defined, is preferred.
Required Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations
Preferred Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations
Required Special Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
Preferred Special Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
Other Requirements or Other Factors
Preferred Other Requirements or Other Factors
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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* Do you currently have a PhD in Criminal Justice, Criminology or a related field?
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
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[hmmmm]

"To be considered at the Associate level the candidate must have an established teaching and research agenda."

[runner]

i don't know what's unusual about that sentence - fill us in?

[crimey]

I guess the assumption is that the wording is vague. Any sociologist applying for jobs should have an established research agenda and teaching record.

[translation]

This wording seems pretty standard. Here's how I would interpret it:

"We assume that most applicants will be newly-minted PhDs (or will be by the time the appointment starts). We know that you will have some publications and teaching experience, but not much. Hopefully, you'll show some promise. In that case, we would hire you at the Assistant Professor level, and you would go up for tenure in the standard six or seven years after you have a stronger track record in publishing and teaching.

"If, however, you are already an advanced Assistant somewhere with a few years under your belt, we would consider hiring you and appointing you at the Associate level. You would receive tenure immediately, or perhaps after a one-year probationary period. You would have to demonstrate a stronger (active) research program with more publications than a recent PhD and have several years of teaching experience with positive evaluations. You would have a faster track to tenure, but only if you can demonstrate more than just 'promise.' We don't expect you to be as raw as a recent graduate.

"In other words, we're willing to consider both junior members of the profession as well as more seasoned colleagues. The rank is more open than some positions at others institutions, and we encourage those with more experience to apply."