Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

Updated: about 15 hours ago
Location: Vermillion, SOUTH DAKOTA
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Posting Details
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Institution University of South Dakota
Working Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Posting Number F01416P
Department USD-Political Science
Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion
Posting Text
The Criminal Justice Studies Program at the University of South Dakota invites applicants for the position of assistant professor or associate professor of criminal justice. The University of South Dakota is the state’s flagship liberal arts institution with a “higher research” (R2) Carnegie Classification. The Criminal Justice Studies program enjoys major endowments that support faculty and undergraduate research, internships, international/domestic off-campus study opportunities for its majors, and other high-impact practices.
The Criminal Justice Studies program will expect the successful candidate to:
  • Maintain an active research agenda; share in the work of a vibrant department; and apply their professional expertise in the service of the university, community, and discipline.
  • Maintain a commitment to excellence in teaching, student mentoring, and research within the context of a strong liberal arts program.
  • Teach some courses that are either online or at our campus in Sioux Falls.

Minimum Requirements:
Applicants must have a terminal degree in criminal justice, criminology, or a closely related field on the date of appointment. For purposes of this search, the Department considers both the Ph.D. and the Juris Doctor as terminal degrees.
Candidates for associate professor should meet the USD’s current expectations for tenure by demonstrating the capacity and ability to meet the standards of performance expected at this rank. These include appropriate time in-rank at the assistant professor level, an established research program, active and significant research publication in the years preceding application, and substantial service record at various levels.
The start date will be August 22, 2024.
Review of applications will begin Juen 16, 2024 and continue until a suitable candidate is hired. Applications MUST be submitted on-line at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu . A complete application consists of a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, three letters of reference, teaching portfolio (course evaluations, philosophy of teaching statement, and/or sample syllabi), and at least one example of a scholarly publication or conference paper. Materials that cannot be uploaded should be sent to Professor Sandy McKeown c/o the Criminal Justice Search Committee.
Posting Date 05/15/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
First Consideration Date 06/16/2024
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Duration of the Term 9 months
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Appointment Percent 100
Tenure Status Tenure Track
Proposed Rank Assistant Professor
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Appointment Type Regular
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.
Contact Information
Questions may be directed to Criminal Justice Search Committee, Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice, University of South Dakota, 414 East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD 57069-2390, 605/658-6756 or [email protected].