Instructor of Criminal Justice and Director of the Upstate Crime Analysis Center

University of South Carolina, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Summary


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Posting Number FAC00245PO23
Advertised Title Instructor of Criminal Justice and Director of the Upstate Crime Analysis Center
Campus Upstate
College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level
Department UPS Soc., Crim. Just., Women Stud.
Advertised Salary Range Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Location of Vacancy USC Upstate Greenville, SC
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis 9 months
Work County Spartanburg
Tenure Information Professional Track
Job Search Category Faculty


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Position Description


Advertised Job Summary
Instructor of Criminal Justice and Director of the Upstate Crime Analysis Center
University of South Carolina Upstate
FAC00245PO23
Greenville, SC
Faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg and/or Greenville campus.
The University of South Carolina Upstate invites qualified candidates to submit applications for Instructor of Criminal Justice and Director of the Upstate Crime Analysis Center. This is a 9-month non-tenure-track position with a start date of August 16, 2024. The position includes the opportunity to work and teach during the summer months for additional compensation.
The Director of the Crime Analysis Center will be responsible for staffing the Center and coordinating with law enforcement agencies and other local organizations to provide and enhance crime analysis capabilities across the Upstate, SC, region. The Director will also teach USC Upstate’s crime analysis course set each year, collaborate with other criminal justice faculty members, provide academic advisement, and participate in faculty service as appropriate.
The Upstate Crime Analysis Center is the only university-based crime analysis center that serves both law enforcement and the public. The ideal candidate will be an innovative and dependable self-starter who desires to engage regularly with law enforcement personnel as well as students.
This position requires in-person attendance on the Greenville campus of USC Upstate.
The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university and a senior institution of the University of South Carolina. U.S. News and World Report ranks USC Upstate among its Top Public Regional Colleges and No. 2 in South Carolina. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the I-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing business and high-tech regions in the country, the campus is within easy driving distance of the Appalachian mountains and the Atlantic Ocean beaches. The University has an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students and employs approximately 650 full and part-time faculty and staff, reflecting the diversity of Upstate South Carolina. In addition, students and faculty from over 25 nations reflect the university’s international character. USC Upstate is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for faculty, staff, and administrators. We are an EOE/AA employer and are strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity.
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is a community of outstanding faculty, committed to teaching, scholarship, and service, who explore the human condition through the use of engaging dialogue, critical thinking, and compassionate instruction. With small class sizes and an emphasis on student achievement, our faculty craft unique learning experiences that help students reach their personal and professional goals. The College embraces diversity, encourages meaningful community engagement, and emphasizes scholarly production. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.uscupstate.edu/cahss .
Required Education and Experience
A Masters degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Crime Analysis, or related field with 18 hours of graduate hours in criminal justice-related coursework is required by the time of appointment. At least one year of field experience in crime analysis is required. At least one year of teaching at the university level and/or training is required (adjunct appointments or graduate assistantships are acceptable). A successful background check is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates who meet the following criteria will be preferred: more than three years of field experience in crime analysis, more than three years of teaching or training at the university level, a demonstrated record of collaboration between law enforcement and education, demonstrated ability to work independently in strategic and innovative ways.


Posting Detail Information


Desired Start Date 08/16/2024
Job Open Date 11/02/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the online application and attach any materials that are marked as required. Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded under “Other Supporting Documents”. Should the applicant be invited to interview, additional materials may be requested by the department. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. If selected, official transcripts will be required before the hire date, as well as the successful completion of a background check. Some positions will also require mandatory drug screenings.
Dr. Michele Covington, Assoc. Professor of Criminal Justice
USC Upstate Greenville Campus
225 South Pleasantburg Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 864-503-5719
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/156469
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