Post by Pitt-LCJS on Feb 7, 2023 17:02:26 GMT -5
Teaching Assistant Professor
Law, Criminal Justice, and Society
The Law, Criminal Justice, and Society (LCJS) Program at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a full-time, appointment-stream Teaching Assistant Professor beginning in the 2023-24 academic year. Teaching Assistant Professors are eligible for renewal and promotion (for more information, please see this link). The teaching load is a 3-3 and consists of both in-person and online courses, including Introduction to LCJS, Criminology, Criminological Theory, and Data Analysis in Criminal Justice.
Having launched in Fall 2021, the LCJS undergraduate program has grown to 250 majors across the College of General Studies (CGS) and the Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences (DSAS). We are interested in welcoming a teaching-oriented colleague who has research experience in CJ/Criminology and who can help our students develop their ability to think conceptually, theoretically, quantitatively, and otherwise rigorously about ‘crime’ and criminal justice in a larger social context. We look forward to welcoming a colleague who is committed above all to excellence in teaching, including the ongoing research necessary for the fulfillment of that commitment.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Responsibilities for AY23-24:
Uploaded Document Requirements:
Review of applications will begin March 6, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.
Law, Criminal Justice, and Society
The Law, Criminal Justice, and Society (LCJS) Program at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a full-time, appointment-stream Teaching Assistant Professor beginning in the 2023-24 academic year. Teaching Assistant Professors are eligible for renewal and promotion (for more information, please see this link). The teaching load is a 3-3 and consists of both in-person and online courses, including Introduction to LCJS, Criminology, Criminological Theory, and Data Analysis in Criminal Justice.
Having launched in Fall 2021, the LCJS undergraduate program has grown to 250 majors across the College of General Studies (CGS) and the Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences (DSAS). We are interested in welcoming a teaching-oriented colleague who has research experience in CJ/Criminology and who can help our students develop their ability to think conceptually, theoretically, quantitatively, and otherwise rigorously about ‘crime’ and criminal justice in a larger social context. We look forward to welcoming a colleague who is committed above all to excellence in teaching, including the ongoing research necessary for the fulfillment of that commitment.
Required Qualifications:
- By 9/1/2023, a Ph.D. in Criminology/Criminal Justice or a related social science or public policy field (if a related field, then-candidate should have significant teaching and/or research experience related to Criminology/CJ)
- Undergraduate teaching experience
- Interest in and ability to teach quantitative data analysis/construction to undergraduates
- Interest in both in-person and online instruction, including online course development
- Strong commitment to continuous improvement and to working effectively with diverse undergraduate student audiences, including nontraditional and adult students
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience as instructor of record for CJ/Criminology courses, especially those that emphasize quantitative data and/or inequality, and evidence of excellent teaching
- Experience with online teaching, course development for the online environment, and learning management systems such as Canvas.
- Experience with helping undergraduates learn quantitative data analysis/construction
- A proven ability to interact effectively with diverse undergraduate student audiences, including nontraditional and adult students
Responsibilities for AY23-24:
- teach 2 in-person sections of LCJS 1100 (Criminology) [fall, spring]
- teach 1 online section of LCJS 1110 (Criminological Theory) [fall] (This is a fully developed asynchronous course.)
- teach 2 online sections of LCJS 100 (Intro to LCJS) [fall, spring] (This is a fully developed asynchronous course.)
- teach 1 in-person section of LCJS 1610 (Data Analysis in Criminal Justice) [spring]
- revise online materials for LCJS 1110 in Spring 2024 (after having taught existing version in Fall 2023) in concert with CGS online instructional designers
- outline a clear plan for an online version of LCJS 1100, which then will be fully developed in AY24-25 in concert with CGS online instructional designers
- mentor students, including developing relationships with those who may wish for you to supervise their independent and directed studies in AY24-25
Uploaded Document Requirements:
- Cover letter of 1-2 pages addressed to Wes Hiers, Director of LCJS, that summarizes your qualifications for the position and as needed, provides additional relevant information not solicited by other application requirements.
- Current CV that includes a list of courses taught and schools at which they were taught
- Teaching Portfolio that includes a statement of teaching philosophy/practice, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and an abbreviated syllabus for 1 or 2 courses that includes course description and goals, assessments/requirements, and a schedule of readings.
- Diversity Statement (1-2 pages), in which you share how your past, planned, or potential contributions or experiences relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance the University of Pittsburgh’s commitment to inclusive excellence.
- Contact information (full name, title, and email) for the three people providing reference letters for you. Your writers should email their letters directly to Wes Hiers (wjh16@pitt.edu).
Review of applications will begin March 6, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be directed to Wes Hiers (wjh16@pitt.edu). To learn more about the LCJS program, start with this link.
TO APPLY:
(1) cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_faculty_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=23000867&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York
or,
(2) GO TO join.pitt.edu/ THEN TO faculty positions; THEN do a keyword search for requisition 23000867