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Assistant Professor of Criminology and Law Studies
All applications for this position must be received through Marquette University's electronic recruiting system. Please attach: (1) a letter of application that addresses the desirability of joining an interdisciplinary social sciences department at Marquette University. ; (2) a Curriculum Vita; (3) a Research Statement highlighting plans for current and future research; (4) a Statement on Teaching Philosophy; and (5) a Diversity Statement in which candidates discuss their experience with and philosophy of cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion in their research, teaching, and other professional activities ("Other Document 1" in the system). ABD candidates must provide a timetable for completion of PhD ("Other Document 2" in the system). Candidates who make it past the initial screening stage will be asked to electronically submit a writing sample, official transcripts, and 3 letters of recommendation.
The deadline for applications is January 15, 2024.
The Department of Social and Cultural Sciences is committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. The department is housed in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, the largest and most academically diverse college on campus, with over 40 majors offered through 14 academic departments. The Department of Social and Cultural Sciences offers undergraduate majors in Anthropology, Criminology and Law Studies, Social Welfare and Justice, and Sociology. The department also houses two interdisciplinary minors in Law and Society and Culture, Health, and Illness and a master’s in Criminal Justice Data Analytics. Please visit the department web site to learn more about our undergraduate and graduate programs.
We seek candidates who can contribute to Marquette University’s mission. Marquette University is a Jesuit, Catholic University founded in 1881, and is a home to a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs for 7,652 undergraduate and 3,721 graduate students. Marquette is ranked in the top 20% among national universities at No. 86 in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. The university is located in downtown Milwaukee, WI in a demographically diverse area with convenient access to national, state, and local government agencies, and many private institutions and non-profit organizations.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number 201103893
Position Title Assistant Professor of Criminology and Law Studies
State WI
Employment Status Full Time
Position Status Regular
If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)
Position Type Faculty
Job Family Faculty
Position Overview
The Department of Social and Cultural Sciences is seeking an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) to begin in August 2024. Applicants will be expected to teach required and elective courses in the Criminology and Law Studies major. Research specialties are open, and the ability to contribute courses to other majors in the department and/or to curriculum being developed around race, ethnic, and Indigenous studies at the University will be considered an asset. Applicants must demonstrate excellence in teaching, evidence of scholarly productivity, and a clear research agenda, as well as demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success while working with diverse student populations.
A PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Law and Society, or a related social science field is required. ABDs with a clear timeline for completion before the start of employment will be considered. A J.D. alone is not sufficient for this position.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Contribute courses to the Criminology and Law Studies (CRLS) major.
2. Maintain active scholarly profile, conduct research, and publish regularly.
3. Participate in program curriculum and course development, and undergraduate student advising.
4. Department, College, University, and professional service.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Earned doctorate or a terminal degree. Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence and high quality research.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. A research program that includes undergraduate research opportunities.
2. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success while working with diverse student populations.
3. Ability to contribute to other majors in the department and/or curriculum being developed around race, ethnic, and Indigenous studies at the University.
ABD candidates may be considered.
Department Social & Cultural Science
Posting Date 12/12/2023
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications for this position must be received through Marquette University’s electronic recruiting system. Please attach: (1) a letter of application that addresses the desirability of joining an interdisciplinary social sciences department at Marquette University. ; (2) a Curriculum Vita; (3) a Research Statement highlighting plans for current and future research; (4) a Statement on Teaching Philosophy; and (5) a Diversity Statement in which candidates discuss their experience with and philosophy of cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion in their research, teaching, and other professional activities (“Other Document 1” in the system). ABD candidates must provide a timetable for completion of PhD (“Other Document 2” in the system). Candidates who make it past the initial screening stage will be asked to electronically submit a writing sample, official transcripts, and 3 letters of recommendation.
The deadline for applications is January 15, 2024.
The Department of Social and Cultural Sciences is committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. The department is housed in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, the largest and most academically diverse college on campus, with over 40 majors offered through 14 academic departments. The Department of Social and Cultural Sciences offers undergraduate majors in Anthropology, Criminology and Law Studies, Social Welfare and Justice, and Sociology. The department also houses two interdisciplinary minors in Law and Society and Culture, Health, and Illness and a master’s in Criminal Justice Data Analytics. Please visit the department web site to learn more about our undergraduate and graduate programs.
We seek candidates who can contribute to Marquette University’s mission. Marquette University is a Jesuit, Catholic University founded in 1881, and is a home to a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs for 7,652 undergraduate and 3,721 graduate students. Marquette is ranked in the top 20% among national universities at No. 86 in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. The university is located in downtown Milwaukee, WI in a demographically diverse area with convenient access to national, state, and local government agencies, and many private institutions and non-profit organizations.
EOE Statement
It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.
Required Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Research Statement
Teaching Philosophy
Other Document 1
Optional Documents
Other Document 2
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