Assistant Professor of Criminology/Criminal Justice

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Criminology/Criminal Justice

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Department Of Social Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Social Sciences includes programs in Criminology/Criminal Justice, Political Science, and Sociology and is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences. With over 550 majors and nine full-time faculty, the Criminology & Criminal Justice program is one of the largest programs in the university. The program includes two undergraduate degree options and it will launch an M.S. online program in the Fall of 2022. The department has a strong commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational environment.

The Department of Social Sciences invites applications for two tenure-track positions in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2022. Primary teaching responsibility will consist of 6 undergraduate courses per academic year (3-3 load) with one course release during the first year and an additional course release during the tenure-track period. Note, the successful candidate will be expected to regularly teach research methods and/or statistics. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or related field by the time of appointment.

Required Education and Experience:

• PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or related discipline is required as well as outstanding research potential and excellence in teaching.

• ABDs will be considered, but must have completed the PhD by the time of appointment.

• One year teaching experience in a university setting is required.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Candidates for this position should have an active research agenda leading to high-quality publications.

• Expertise in quantitative research methods and ability to teach methods and statistics is preferred.

• A highly qualified candidate will demonstrate dedication to student-centered learning and principles of diversity, inclusion, and social justice. 

Priority Review Date:

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2021

Please make sure to provide the following documents:

1) Cover Letter to include two professional references

2) Resume or CV

For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link: http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html

Summary of Employee Benefits:

https://www.tamusa.edu/documents/hr/summary-of-employees-benefits-2020.pdf

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made.

If you have issues with adding documents with your application, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (210) 784-2058.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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