EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Assistant/Associate Professor
Criminal Justice
Simpson College
Simpson College, a private, nationally-recognized regional college grounded in the liberal arts tradition and affiliated with the United Methodist Church, invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminal Justice to begin September 2009 (rank dependent on qualifications). This is a three-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal. The Ph.D. or ABD in the sociology of deviant behavior, criminology, criminal justice or a related field is preferred. ABD applicants must complete their degree work by summer 2009. Responsibilities include teaching in both the undergraduate and newly-created Master of Arts programs and participation in the general education programs of the College. Applicants must be able to teach both the Justice System Statistics and the Seminar in Justice System Decision Making and Policy Implementation courses in the M.A. program. Preference will be given to those with work experience in the criminal justice field. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin in September 2008 and continue until the position is filled. For more information go to http://www.simpson.edu/dal/faculty/cjfaculty.html. Submit application letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, teaching portfolio and three letters of recommendation to:
Mark Freyberg, Ph.D. Chair
Department of Social Sciences
Simpson College
701 N. C Street
Indianola, Iowa 50125
Corrections – Assistant or Associate Professor
School of Criminal Justice
Michigan State University
The School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track position in the area of corrections, defined broadly to include combinations of community corrections, prisons, re-entry, probation and parole, alternatives to incarceration, and sentencing policy. Candidates at the assistant and associate professor levels will be considered. We seek a candidate with an established track record of external funding (associate level) or the promise of attracting external funding (assistant level). The successful candidate must pursue peer-reviewed publications and maintain an extramurally funded grant program. International experience or demonstrated interest in international issues is an advantage. We seek a candidate interested in participating in cross-disciplinary research and education programs integrating criminal justice, public health, and public policy. Opportunities for joint appointments are possible.
A Ph.D. in criminology or criminal justice or in a relevant social science field such as economics, political science, psychology, public health, sociology, or social work is required. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. prior to the position starting date and must have demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, research, and published scholarship. The School of Criminal Justice is the oldest continuous degree-granting program in criminal justice with excellent Ph.D., masters, and undergraduate programs and considerable support for faculty.
Application: Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit:
1) letter of interest that includes a description of professional experience, expertise, professional goals, and research and teaching philosophy;
2) curriculum vitae; and,
3) names and contact information for three professional references. Electronic submission is encouraged. Please include "Criminal Justice – Corrections" in the subject line of all e-mail correspondence.
Christina DeJong
Search Committee Chair
School of Criminal Justice
560 Baker Hall
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
517-432-1998 (phone)
517-432-1787 (fax)
Michigan State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority and women candidates are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.
Open Rank Position
Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
University of South Carolina
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of South Carolina invites applications for an open rank position with a specialization in juvenile delinquency or violence research. Candidates for the position should have a Ph.D. in criminology, criminal justice, or a related discipline and have strong quantitative skills. The position will begin in fall 2009.
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees, and faculty engage in cutting-edge applied research, teaching, and service. The department is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences at USC and is located in Columbia, the state capital, which offers abundant research opportunities with a variety of criminal justice agencies. For more information about the department, please visit http://www.cas.sc.edu/crju.
The University of South Carolina is the state's flagship university and is home to more than 27,000 students and 350 degree programs. USC is also one of only 62 public universities nationwide to be designated as an institution of "very high research activity" by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. In addition, Columbia recently was named one of America's most livable communities by the national nonprofit organization, Partners for Livable Communities.
Applicants should send a letter describing their research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to:
Dr. Geoffrey P. Alpert
Search Committee Chair
Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208
For full consideration by the search committee, applications must be received by October 1, 2008. The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.
Lecturer Positions
School of Political and Social Sciences
University of Sydney
The University of Sydney's Faculty of Arts has a proud history and tradition of intellectual rigour. It offers the most comprehensive and diverse range of humanities and social sciences in the Asia Pacific, and a vibrant research and teaching environment.
The Faculty's School of Social and Political Sciences (SSPS) is a newly-created school that offers innovative social sciences courses and degrees that attract high-calibre students. In its first year of
existence, SSPS is experiencing an exciting period of growth and change as it strives to build its capability and employ new talent that will drive the School and Faculty forward.
We are encouraging applications from local and international lecturers who wish to embark on tenure track positions that will lay down the foundations for our future.
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Lecturers in Government and International Relations (4 positions)
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Lecturer in Political Economy
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Lecturer, Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies
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Lecturers in Sociology and Social Policy (2 positions)
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Lecturers in Socio-Legal Studies (2 positions)
For more information or to apply online, please visit http://positions.usyd.edu.au/steamartsasc
Closing Date: 12 September 2008
Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology
Metropolitan State College of Denver
The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology is seeking to fill FOUR positions (2 in criminology, 1 in law enforcement, and corrections). For more information and to see the position descriptions, visit the MSCD homepage at www.mscd.edu . On line applications can be filed here .