Post by New Job on Oct 31, 2016 15:50:01 GMT -5
Assistant Professor – School of Criminology and Justice Studies
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
The School of Criminology and Justice Studies at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. The appointment is expected to begin at the start of the Fall, 2017 semester.
The School of Criminology & Justice Studies is among the largest and most robust units of the University. The School enrolls over 1,200 students across its various academic programs, which include a Bachelor's degree, two Master's degrees, a Ph.D. degree, and graduate-level certificates in six specialized areas. The School features an interdisciplinary cadre of 19 full time faculty, with expertise in a wide range of criminology and criminal justice domains and a collective track record of extensive research productivity. Faculty research is currently supported by several million dollars in external grants from the National Institute of Justice, the Department of Defense, and other major funding agencies, and the School is home to four top academic journals.
Successful candidates will have a record of peer-reviewed publications, a clearly articulated research agenda, and demonstrated long-term capacity to produce high-quality scholarship and generate research funding. The research specialization is open, but preferred areas include sexual violence, victims of crime, courts and sentencing, the nexus of crime and mental health and/or substance abuse, and human trafficking. Candidates with mixed methods and advanced quantitative methods expertise are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates must be able to teach core Criminology and Justice Studies courses at both the undergraduate and graduate (masters and doctorate) levels.
A Ph.D. degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related social science field is required. A Juris Doctorate (JD) degree is not sufficient. Current ABD candidates are encouraged to apply, although the Ph.D. degree must be in hand by appointment date. Recommendation letters for ABD candidates should specifically address when the candidate is expected to defend his or her dissertation. We will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until position is filled.
The School is committed to increasing the gender and racial/ethnic diversity of its faculty to match that of our student body. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are strongly encouraged to apply, and should identify in their cover letter how their personal and professional experiences can help us achieve this goal.
Minimum Qualifications
-Ph.D. degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field, completed by the time of appointment
-Ability to teach core Criminology and Justice Studies courses at both the undergraduate and graduate (masters and doctorate) levels
-A consistent and long-term research agenda that will produce high quality peer reviewed publications and the potential for externally-funded research opportunities
Other Considerations
-Record of scholarly publications
-Record of excellence in teaching
-Relevant professional experience beyond academe
-Experience with research grant proposals and funded programs
-The ability to work effectively with diverse groups
Submission Details
-Cover Letter
-Letter of Application
-Curriculum Vitae
- Research Statement, articulating research agenda for next 3-5 years
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Names and contact information of three references
Apply online: jobs.uml.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55174
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
The School of Criminology and Justice Studies at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. The appointment is expected to begin at the start of the Fall, 2017 semester.
The School of Criminology & Justice Studies is among the largest and most robust units of the University. The School enrolls over 1,200 students across its various academic programs, which include a Bachelor's degree, two Master's degrees, a Ph.D. degree, and graduate-level certificates in six specialized areas. The School features an interdisciplinary cadre of 19 full time faculty, with expertise in a wide range of criminology and criminal justice domains and a collective track record of extensive research productivity. Faculty research is currently supported by several million dollars in external grants from the National Institute of Justice, the Department of Defense, and other major funding agencies, and the School is home to four top academic journals.
Successful candidates will have a record of peer-reviewed publications, a clearly articulated research agenda, and demonstrated long-term capacity to produce high-quality scholarship and generate research funding. The research specialization is open, but preferred areas include sexual violence, victims of crime, courts and sentencing, the nexus of crime and mental health and/or substance abuse, and human trafficking. Candidates with mixed methods and advanced quantitative methods expertise are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates must be able to teach core Criminology and Justice Studies courses at both the undergraduate and graduate (masters and doctorate) levels.
A Ph.D. degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related social science field is required. A Juris Doctorate (JD) degree is not sufficient. Current ABD candidates are encouraged to apply, although the Ph.D. degree must be in hand by appointment date. Recommendation letters for ABD candidates should specifically address when the candidate is expected to defend his or her dissertation. We will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until position is filled.
The School is committed to increasing the gender and racial/ethnic diversity of its faculty to match that of our student body. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are strongly encouraged to apply, and should identify in their cover letter how their personal and professional experiences can help us achieve this goal.
Minimum Qualifications
-Ph.D. degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field, completed by the time of appointment
-Ability to teach core Criminology and Justice Studies courses at both the undergraduate and graduate (masters and doctorate) levels
-A consistent and long-term research agenda that will produce high quality peer reviewed publications and the potential for externally-funded research opportunities
Other Considerations
-Record of scholarly publications
-Record of excellence in teaching
-Relevant professional experience beyond academe
-Experience with research grant proposals and funded programs
-The ability to work effectively with diverse groups
Submission Details
-Cover Letter
-Letter of Application
-Curriculum Vitae
- Research Statement, articulating research agenda for next 3-5 years
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Names and contact information of three references
Apply online: jobs.uml.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55174