Jackson State University

Assistant/Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Sociology. The Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology in the College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a tenure-track position, Assistant or Associate Professor position beginning August 2024.. Must have a terminal degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Administration of Justice, or Sociology.. Areas of specialization desired are qualitative research methods, victimology, law enforcement and/or cybercrime.. For tenure track positions, the successful candidate will provide evidence of excellence in teaching, ongoing scholarship, grantsmanship, and professional development that will enable them to meet the criteria for promotion and tenure at the appropriate time in the Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology.

professor of criminal justice

Position Details Position Information Posting Number F00315P Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Sociology Department Criminal Justice & Sociology FLSA Salary Commensurate with experience Grant Funded No Location Main Campus Faculty, Staff, Admin or Student Tenure-Track Number of Vacancies 1 Desired start date 08/01/2024 Position Summary The Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology in the College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a tenure-track position, Assistant or Associate Professor position beginning August 2024. Qualifications Minimum Required Education Must have a terminal degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Administration of Justice, or Sociology. Minimum Required Experience Areas of specialization desired are qualitative research methods, victimology, law enforcement and/or cybercrime. Minimum Required Licenses and/or Certifications None. Qualifications Please review the Minimum Required Experience. Skills and Abilities None. Job Duties and Responsibilities <ul> <li>Teaching load is between 9-12 credit hours per semester, depending on faculty status and advising responsibilities of graduate students. </li><li>All faculty are expected to participate in delivering college-wide first and second year core courses that emphasize writing, speaking, and the use of technology. </li><li>For tenure track positions, the successful candidate will provide evidence of excellence in teaching, ongoing scholarship, grantsmanship, and professional development that will enable them to meet the criteria for promotion and tenure at the appropriate time in the Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology. </li></ul> Posting Detail Information EEO Statement Jackson State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Background Check Statement Jackson State University is committed to providing a safe campus. JSU conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include reference checks, criminal history/record check and when appropriate a credit report or driving history report. Open Date 10/19/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled (overrides close field) Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Please submit: <ol> <li>A letter of interest </li><li>Curriculum vitae </li><li>Evidence of teaching effectiveness </li><li>Research agenda </li><li>Academic transcripts </li><li>Statement of teaching philosophy </li><li>Three (3) letters of reference </li> </ol>

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