Post by Pitt-URB/LCJS guest on Oct 12, 2023 13:02:28 GMT -5
Teaching Assistant Professor
Urban Studies / Law, Criminal Justice, and Society
The Urban Studies Program at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a non-tenure-stream Teaching Assistant Professor position to begin Fall 2024, pending budgetary approval. The successful applicant will teach undergraduate courses for the BA in Urban Studies and BA in Law, Criminal Justice, & Society (LCJS). We are seeking an urban scholar with a focus on the intersection of urban inequality and the criminal legal system. We are especially interested in candidates who can enhance the diversity of our faculty. The successful candidate should be able to teach Social Justice & the City (URBNST 0112), Crime, Punishment, Justice, Reintegration (URBNST 0140), Intro to Urban Studies (URBNST 0010), Intro to Law, CJ, and Society (LCJS 0100), and Ethics in Criminal Justice (LCJS 1700). The appointment is for a three-year renewable term after a 1-year probationary contract. Renewal is contingent on satisfactory performance, curricular and programmatic needs, and continued availability of funding for the position. The regular teaching load is three courses per semester (six courses per academic year), with 3 sections taught for Urban Studies, and 3 taught for LCJS.
Essential qualifications:
Essential qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in urban sociology, urban studies, or a related social science or public policy field in hand by the time the appointment begins.
- Undergraduate teaching experience
- Strong commitment to continuous improvement and to working effectively with diverse undergraduate student audiences, including nontraditional and adult students.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in developing curriculum, organizing events, and participating in collective governance.
Uploaded document requirements:
- Cover letter of 1-2 pages addressed to the Joint URBNST-LCJS TAP Search Committee that summarizes your qualifications for the position and as needed, provides additional relevant information not solicited by other application requirements.
- Current curriculum vitae.
- Teaching statement.
- A description of how your teaching and service demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
- Sample syllabi for two courses and some sample assignments or assignment sequences
- Student evaluations for three classes (if available).
- Contact information (full name, title, and email) for the three people providing reference letters for you.
- Your writers should email their letters directly to Nicole Troy (nit72@pitt.edu).
Review of applications will begin November 20, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be directed to Wes Hiers (wjh16@pitt.edu), Director of Law, Criminal Justice, & Society and Teaching Associate Professor.
Questions may be directed to Wes Hiers (wjh16@pitt.edu), Director of Law, Criminal Justice, & Society and Teaching Associate Professor.
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The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees and students) on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit hr.pitt.edu/contact-ohr to learn more.