Post by GWSHERC on Oct 1, 2018 13:56:19 GMT -5
University of Washington, Tacoma - Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Position Description: The University of Washington Tacoma (UW Tacoma) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Criminal Justice beginning September 16, 2019. The position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor. This is a full-time position with a nine-month service period.
UW Tacoma began offering an innovative social justice-focused Criminal Justice major in 2010 and now also offers a fully online degree completion option, both of which are housed within the Social Work and Criminal Justice Program. Currently, we serve approximately 150 majors with prospects for continued growth. Our innovative curriculum emphasizes social justice, diversity, and community partnerships with a focus on harm reduction, rehabilitative, and restorative approaches to crime and justice. Students are sensitized to the human impacts of crime and punishment, including differential impact across social identities and locations.
One of three campuses of the University of Washington, UW Tacoma is an urban-serving university that offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees for the diverse population of the South Puget Sound region. The campus is located in both new and historic facilities in downtown Tacoma. UW Tacoma's commitment to equity and inclusion is central to maintaining an atmosphere wherein students, staff, faculty and residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth. For information about UW Tacoma, see our website at www.tacoma.uw.edu/.
The Social Work and Criminal Justice Program affirms the tradition of promoting social, economic, and racial justice. We aim to enhance the quality of life for all, with special attention to human diversities, populations at risk, public social services, and the prevention of social problems. As a community of diverse scholars, we advance the social work and criminal justice professions through our preparation of graduates for ethical, culturally-responsive, evidence-based practice and through scholarship that advances the knowledge base of both professions. We value collaborative relationships, a commitment to fostering the success of the students and faculty in the program, a commitment to community involvement and partnerships, and excellence in teaching.
Responsibilities for this position include: teaching undergraduate courses both face-to-face and online; progressive and continuous scholarship; and, programmatic, campus and university service.
Qualifications: A PhD or foreign equivalent in criminology or criminal justice or PhD or foreign equivalent in a closely related discipline with demonstrated ability to teach across the criminal justice curriculum is required. A substantial record or promise of excellence in teaching and scholarship and a demonstrated ability to teach a range of courses across the criminal justice curriculum. Ability to teach courses in the areas of racial disproportionality, diversity, criminal courts, policing/law enforcement, and/or mental health and addictions. A history of or demonstrated potential for developing meaningful community partnerships, both with communities disproportionately impacted by criminal justice systems and criminal justice agencies.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Screening of applicants will begin October 30th, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. Apply at bit.ly/2Qs4FJV.
For more faculty, research, and nonprofit job listings, visit the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium site at gwsherc.org.
Position Description: The University of Washington Tacoma (UW Tacoma) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Criminal Justice beginning September 16, 2019. The position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor. This is a full-time position with a nine-month service period.
UW Tacoma began offering an innovative social justice-focused Criminal Justice major in 2010 and now also offers a fully online degree completion option, both of which are housed within the Social Work and Criminal Justice Program. Currently, we serve approximately 150 majors with prospects for continued growth. Our innovative curriculum emphasizes social justice, diversity, and community partnerships with a focus on harm reduction, rehabilitative, and restorative approaches to crime and justice. Students are sensitized to the human impacts of crime and punishment, including differential impact across social identities and locations.
One of three campuses of the University of Washington, UW Tacoma is an urban-serving university that offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees for the diverse population of the South Puget Sound region. The campus is located in both new and historic facilities in downtown Tacoma. UW Tacoma's commitment to equity and inclusion is central to maintaining an atmosphere wherein students, staff, faculty and residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth. For information about UW Tacoma, see our website at www.tacoma.uw.edu/.
The Social Work and Criminal Justice Program affirms the tradition of promoting social, economic, and racial justice. We aim to enhance the quality of life for all, with special attention to human diversities, populations at risk, public social services, and the prevention of social problems. As a community of diverse scholars, we advance the social work and criminal justice professions through our preparation of graduates for ethical, culturally-responsive, evidence-based practice and through scholarship that advances the knowledge base of both professions. We value collaborative relationships, a commitment to fostering the success of the students and faculty in the program, a commitment to community involvement and partnerships, and excellence in teaching.
Responsibilities for this position include: teaching undergraduate courses both face-to-face and online; progressive and continuous scholarship; and, programmatic, campus and university service.
Qualifications: A PhD or foreign equivalent in criminology or criminal justice or PhD or foreign equivalent in a closely related discipline with demonstrated ability to teach across the criminal justice curriculum is required. A substantial record or promise of excellence in teaching and scholarship and a demonstrated ability to teach a range of courses across the criminal justice curriculum. Ability to teach courses in the areas of racial disproportionality, diversity, criminal courts, policing/law enforcement, and/or mental health and addictions. A history of or demonstrated potential for developing meaningful community partnerships, both with communities disproportionately impacted by criminal justice systems and criminal justice agencies.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Screening of applicants will begin October 30th, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. Apply at bit.ly/2Qs4FJV.
For more faculty, research, and nonprofit job listings, visit the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium site at gwsherc.org.