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Full-Time Tenure-Track Faculty: Criminal Justice
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Position Number: 1350468
Location: Hamden, CT
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Criminal Justice

Job ID: 492715

Overview
The Quinnipiac University Criminal Justice Program housed in the Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice and Anthropology seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice beginning August 2019. Preference will be given to candidates with specialization in the area of Policing although other areas of specialization will be considered. The successful candidate will teach courses in his/her area of specialization as well as core courses in the Criminal Justice Program such as Crime and Society and Criminal Justice Research Methods. The appointee will join a growing department that currently offers undergraduate majors in Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Gerontology, and a minor in Anthropology.

About the college:
The breadth of programs offered in the College of Arts and Sciences provides the traditional strengths of a liberal arts education, with a focus on cultivating the intellectual and practical skills that students need for their personal and professional lives. The College of Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate majors in behavioral neuroscience, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, criminal justice, economics, English, game design and development, gerontology, history, independent majors, interdisciplinary studies, law in society, mathematics, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, Spanish language and literature, and theater.

In addition, the College of Arts and Sciences offers 31 undergraduate minors, a MS in Molecular and Cell Biology and the additional accelerated undergraduate/graduate programs: 3+1 and 4+1 BS/MS programs in Molecular and Cell Biology, 3+3 BA or BS/JD degree, 3+1 BA in Theater/MBA, and 3+2 BA or BS/MSW. Students can also complete a 5-year BA/BS and MA in Teaching in the following secondary education fields: Biology, English, History, Math and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in his/her area of specialization as well as core courses in the Criminal Justice Program such as Crime and Society, Criminal Justice Research Methods, and the Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice, as well as courses in the University core curriculum. The teaching load is 3/3

Develop and/or maintain an active research agenda leading to scholarly publications

Advise and mentor students

Participate in departmental, school and university committees

Education Requirements:

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or Criminology or Ph.D. in Sociology with a specialization in Criminal Justice or Criminology at the time of appointment

A JD Degree alone is not sufficient for this position

Qualifications:

Demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness with criminal justice topics as well as an active scholarly portfolio is required

Evidence of a commitment to service and support of students

Established record of, or demonstrated potential for impactful research

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Potential to make significant service contributions to the Department, College of Arts & Sciences, University and community

Commitment to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community

TO APPLY:
Application materials should include ONLY:

A letter outlining interest in the position, and details of teaching and research experience;

2. A CV containing contact information for three references (letters of reference should not be sent with the initial application and will be requested at a later stage in the application process;

3. A teaching portfolio that includes a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi and course assignments, and copies of original student evaluations

Applications received by January 7, 2019 will be given priority. Further questions about the position can be sent to the Director of the Criminal Justice Program (Alan Bruce, alan.bruce@quinnipiac.edu) or Chair of the Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice and Anthropology (Catherine Solomon, Catherine.solomon@quinnipiac.edu).

http://career.qu.edu/cw/en-us/job/492715/fulltime-tenuretrack-faculty-criminal-justice

Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.

Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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