Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Warrensburg, MISSOURI
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Position Information
Position Information
| Position Title | Assistant Professor |
|---|---|
| Working Title | Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice - tenure track |
| Department | 240110 - Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology |
| Pay Rate | Per faculty salary model. |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Position Number | 998479 |
| Classification | Faculty |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Note: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Candidates must complete an on-line faculty profile found at https://jobs.ucmo.edu and apply to position 998479. Candidates should submit (1) a cover letter that outlines the applicant’s interest, qualifications, and experience for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) unofficial transcripts for all awarded degrees; (4) teaching philosophy and (5) include on faculty profile the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of a minimum of three professional references. These documents must be attached to the faculty profile at the time of application. Only completed online faculty profiles with the attached documents will be accepted for this position. If contacted for a campus interview, three (3) formal letters of reference and official transcripts for all awarded degrees will be required to issue the contract. The finalist chosen for this position will be subject to criminal background and educational verification checks. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The desired starting date for this appointment is August 5, 2024. This is a 9-month appointment. For more information, contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Scott Chenault at [email protected] University of Central Missouri Criminal Justice & Criminology Program P.O. Box 800 Humphreys Building, Suite 300 Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 543-4951 For information about the on-line application process contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (660)543-4255. UCM requires that all faculty applicants complete the on-line faculty profile. All documents requested must be attached to the profile at the time of application. Only completed faculty profiles with attached documents will be accepted for this position. The University of Central Missouri is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
| Working hours: | Professional Faculty Hours |
| Bargaining Unit | No |
| Work Location | Warrensburg Campus |
| Posting Date | 11/09/2023 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Position Purpose | The Criminal Justice & Criminology Program at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) is searching for one (1) tenure-track appointment. Candidates with demonstrated skills and experience in teaching and research in juvenile justice and/or corrections are highly desired. The appointment is a 4/4 load or an option of a 3/3 load with a research release. Minimum requirements include the ability or potential to teach core courses in the area of Criminal Justice and Criminology within the current curriculum, participation in appropriate academic service, and involvement in professional and scholarly development activities. Preferred candidates are those with a demonstrable commitment to scholarly and professional activities, the instruction and mentoring of both undergraduate and graduate students, a readiness to participate in departmental, college, and university service, as well as an ability to contribute to distance learning opportunities. The Criminal Justice and Criminology Program is housed in the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies. The program currently has 12 full-time faculty positions with approximately 460 majors. |
| Education & Formal Training | Doctorate degree (Specify field(s) of study below) |
| Other Education & Formal Training | Required: Ph.D. in Criminal Justice and/or Criminology or related field is required. ABD will be considered. A candidate will have one year to complete the terminal degree and will hold the title of Visiting Assistant Professor while ABD. |
| Computer Skills | Word-Processing, Presentation, Other |
| Experience | Preferred candidates are those with a demonstrable commitment to scholarly and professional activities, the instruction and mentoring of both undergraduate and graduate students, a readiness to participate in departmental, college, and university service, as well as an ability to contribute to distance learning opportunities. |
| Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: | Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Sensory abilities: special vision and/or hearing requirements (specify), Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality |
| Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge | |
| Physical & Environmental Factors: | |
| Special Working Conditions: | Irregular work hours, Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions |
| Ability to Keyboard | No keyboarding test required. |