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Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC)
Position: Research Director
Post Date: 5/2/2022
Deadline: Until Filled
Full details and application process available here.
Description: As TIDC’s first Research Director, you will lead all TIDC research activities, including data collection, data reporting, and data visualization. You will work with TIDC’s partners to create a new data portal so that we can better understand the state of Texas public defense. You will also communicate research findings to stakeholders, including judges, lawyers, county officials, researchers, reporters, legislators, TIDC board members, and TIDC staff. You will use data to help plan new defender offices, monitor compliance with state law, and deploy TIDC funds. You will perform advanced data analysis and data research work, involving detailed data analysis, providing results, and monitoring and implementing data quality. You will work under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. You may supervise others. The Research Director reports directly to TIDC’s Executive Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
To Apply: All applications for employment with the Office of Court Administration must be submitted electronically through www.WorkinTexas.com . Applications must be complete, including start and end dates of work experiences. Following a screening of applications, interviews of qualified applicants who have submitted a completed state application will be scheduled. Only applicants interviewed will be notified of their selection or non-selection.
Position: Research Director
Post Date: 5/2/2022
Deadline: Until Filled
Full details and application process available here.
Description: As TIDC’s first Research Director, you will lead all TIDC research activities, including data collection, data reporting, and data visualization. You will work with TIDC’s partners to create a new data portal so that we can better understand the state of Texas public defense. You will also communicate research findings to stakeholders, including judges, lawyers, county officials, researchers, reporters, legislators, TIDC board members, and TIDC staff. You will use data to help plan new defender offices, monitor compliance with state law, and deploy TIDC funds. You will perform advanced data analysis and data research work, involving detailed data analysis, providing results, and monitoring and implementing data quality. You will work under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. You may supervise others. The Research Director reports directly to TIDC’s Executive Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s in social science, political science, economics, criminology, or related field.
- Seven years’ closely related experience.
- Applicants selected for interview will be required to submit a writing sample.
- Proficient in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Skilled at using statistical software, such as R, Python, Stata, Tableau or Power Bi.
- Superior written and oral communications skills.
- Strong desire to improve Texas public defense.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in social science, political science, economics, criminology, or related field.
- Experience researching public defense or criminal justice.
- Experience with surveys, focus groups, or randomized controlled trials.
- Experience with data visualization.
- Experience with program evaluation.
- Leadership, management, or supervision experience
To Apply: All applications for employment with the Office of Court Administration must be submitted electronically through www.WorkinTexas.com . Applications must be complete, including start and end dates of work experiences. Following a screening of applications, interviews of qualified applicants who have submitted a completed state application will be scheduled. Only applicants interviewed will be notified of their selection or non-selection.
Wilmington College
Position: Full-time, Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor
Post Date: 3/2/2022
Deadline: Review of Applications Begins Immediately
Full details and application process available here.
Description: The Criminal Justice Department invites applications for a full time (9-month), non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice to begin in August 2022. We are seeking candidates who will work collegially and effectively with faculty, students, staff, administrative colleagues, alumni, and professional communities serviced by the Social Science Area. the Criminal Justice major is among the most popular with the College, and is the largest major within the Social Science Area, which offers majors in Criminal Justice, Political Science, Psychology, and Social Work plus minors in Criminal Justice, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.
The successful candidate will:
Qualifications and Eligibility:
Preferred Qualifications:
To Apply: To apply, please upload the following documents in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat format:
Apply at: https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/wilmington/jobs/2216221-535439
Position: Full-time, Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor
Post Date: 3/2/2022
Deadline: Review of Applications Begins Immediately
Full details and application process available here.
Description: The Criminal Justice Department invites applications for a full time (9-month), non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice to begin in August 2022. We are seeking candidates who will work collegially and effectively with faculty, students, staff, administrative colleagues, alumni, and professional communities serviced by the Social Science Area. the Criminal Justice major is among the most popular with the College, and is the largest major within the Social Science Area, which offers majors in Criminal Justice, Political Science, Psychology, and Social Work plus minors in Criminal Justice, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.
The successful candidate will:
- teach a variety of undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice (e.g., Introduction to Criminal Justice; Police, Law, and Society; Criminal Law and Investigation)
- supervise undergraduate capstone projects and internships
- engage in academic advising of students
- support student recruitment efforts
- collaborate with colleagues to maintain the rigor of the program while incorporating continuous program improvement
- participate fully in program assessment
- engage in scholarly activity
- provide service to the department, the College, the community, and the profession; and
- complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Eligibility:
Preferred Qualifications:
- terminal degree in criminal justice, criminology, sociology, or a justice-related discipline from a regionally accredited institution is preferred, but applicants who are ABD/in-process or have a master's degree in the aforementioned disciplines plus relevant field experience will be considered
- prior criminal justice professional experience in law enforcement, or other justice-related areas
- evidence of ability and commitment toward diversity, equity, social justice, and inclusion
- evidence of excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- a specialization related to social justice, conflict resolution, or diversity
- a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching in a career-oriented liberal arts setting
- readiness for college service, including academic advising and building the program in collaboration with the Social Science Area
- experience with building partnerships with members of (local) law enforcement, legal, and social justice communities
To Apply: To apply, please upload the following documents in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat format:
- Letter of Application
- Curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcripts
- Two-page statement of teaching philosophy
Apply at: https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/wilmington/jobs/2216221-535439
University of Central Florida
Position: Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice
Post Date: 2/9/2022
Deadline: Review of Applications Begins Immediately
Full details and application process available here.
Description: The College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) seeks a dynamic and innovative leader to serve as chair of the Department of Criminal Justice (CJ). We are committed to excellence and innovation on a large scale that leads to positive impacts. With this commitment in mind, we are looking for an experienced candidate to provide academic and administrative leadership (i.e., management of human resources, budget, academic programming, and fundraising), facilitate programs of individual and collaborative research, support and mentor faculty to seek and obtain external funding and secure promotion, as well as promote an inclusive, collegial, and collaborative environment.
The chair will oversee the Department of Criminal Justice which employs 32 full-time faculty, with an impressive student body of
approximately 1,300 undergraduate majors and 290 master’s degree students, and a doctoral program with the seventh cohort of students that began fall 2021. Faculty is comprised of productive scholars who are active in ACJS, ASC, and regional societies. For more information about the department, please visit the homepage at https://ccie.ucf.edu/criminaljustice/.
Qualifications and Eligibility:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
To Apply: UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted through the UCF online recruitment system at www.ucf.edu/jobs. No paper applications will be considered.
In addition to the online application, candidates must also submit a letter of intent describing (1) qualifications and interest in the position, (2) evidence of scholarly impact, (3) history of external peer-reviewed funding, (4) the role of an academic chair, (5) vision statement for the CJ Department at UCF, and (6) diversity statement that demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Additionally, a curriculum vitae, the names and contact information for three references relevant to the position, and a copy of graduate transcripts must be submitted. The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts.
NOTE: Please have all application documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents at a later date.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is closed or filled.
For questions about this position, please contact Dr. Timothy Ravich, Search Committee Chair, at timothy.ravich@ucf.edu.
Position: Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice
Post Date: 2/9/2022
Deadline: Review of Applications Begins Immediately
Full details and application process available here.
Description: The College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) seeks a dynamic and innovative leader to serve as chair of the Department of Criminal Justice (CJ). We are committed to excellence and innovation on a large scale that leads to positive impacts. With this commitment in mind, we are looking for an experienced candidate to provide academic and administrative leadership (i.e., management of human resources, budget, academic programming, and fundraising), facilitate programs of individual and collaborative research, support and mentor faculty to seek and obtain external funding and secure promotion, as well as promote an inclusive, collegial, and collaborative environment.
The chair will oversee the Department of Criminal Justice which employs 32 full-time faculty, with an impressive student body of
approximately 1,300 undergraduate majors and 290 master’s degree students, and a doctoral program with the seventh cohort of students that began fall 2021. Faculty is comprised of productive scholars who are active in ACJS, ASC, and regional societies. For more information about the department, please visit the homepage at https://ccie.ucf.edu/criminaljustice/.
Qualifications and Eligibility:
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution and be eligible for appointment as a tenured professor.
- An outstanding record of successful teaching, service, scholarship, and funded grant achievements at a comparable or peer institution commensurate with a tenured professor in the Department of Criminal Justice.
- Ability to effectively articulate and further the vision of the department.
- Demonstrated commitment to high quality teaching and learning across modalities, including, but not limited to, online and multimodal instruction.
- A record of exceptional leadership or administration at the program, department/school level or higher.
- A record of supporting faculty and students from diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated skills related to organization, planning, budgeting, and administration.
- Experience working in interdisciplinary groups and activities.
- Demonstrated collegiality and communication skills, including interpersonal, writing, presentation, and listening skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A distinguished record of scholarship, academic, and programmatic leadership.
- Experience mentoring doctoral students and the administration of advanced graduate programs.
- Commitment to community-based interdisciplinary research.
- Ability to develop and maintain productive collaborative relationships with university administrators, faculty, staff, students, professional societies/organizations, and alumni.
- Innovative and creative experience working with educational partners across institutional levels.
- Experience organizing and working with program partners and/or advisory boards.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing a robust academic schedule across both graduate and undergraduate programs.
- Experience in fundraising to secure external funding to support academic program performance and growth.
- Experience using predictive analytics to inform program planning.
To Apply: UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted through the UCF online recruitment system at www.ucf.edu/jobs. No paper applications will be considered.
In addition to the online application, candidates must also submit a letter of intent describing (1) qualifications and interest in the position, (2) evidence of scholarly impact, (3) history of external peer-reviewed funding, (4) the role of an academic chair, (5) vision statement for the CJ Department at UCF, and (6) diversity statement that demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Additionally, a curriculum vitae, the names and contact information for three references relevant to the position, and a copy of graduate transcripts must be submitted. The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts.
NOTE: Please have all application documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents at a later date.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is closed or filled.
For questions about this position, please contact Dr. Timothy Ravich, Search Committee Chair, at timothy.ravich@ucf.edu.
University of Idaho
Position: Temporary Lecturer in Criminology
Post Date: 12/21/2021
Deadline: 1/15/2022
Full details and application process available here.
Description: The Department of Culture, Society and Justice at the University of Idaho invites applications for an 2022-2023 academic year, full-time, temporary faculty position. This position will contribute primarily to the department’s program in criminology. And while all areas of specialization will be considered, individuals with a specialization in one or more of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: juvenile delinquency, juvenile corrections, property crime, organizational crime, cybercrime/computer crime, rehabilitation/desistence from crime, introduction to criminology, crime analysis, and/or research methods. The standard teaching load is a 4/4 (eight classes per academic year). Successful candidates will be expected to have significant experience in online course delivery and will make a strong contribution to the department’s online criminology degree program.
Qualifications and Eligibility:
Required:
• Ph.D. in criminology, criminal justice, law & society, sociology, or a closely related field (A JD will not meet the minimum educational requirements for this position).
• Established record of success in online teaching.
• Ability to develop and teach at least eight online criminology courses per academic year.
• Ability to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
Preferred:
• Ability to teach courses in one or more of the following areas: juvenile delinquency, juvenile corrections, property crime, organizational crime, victimology, mental health and crime, cybercrime/computer crime, rehabilitation/desistence from crime, crime analysis, and/or research methods.
• An established record of excellence in student advising.
To Apply: To apply, please complete the online application and submit the following documents via the University of Idaho’s online application system at https://apptrkr.com/2643389 (prefer .pdf or .doc format): (1) Curriculum Vitae; (2) A letter of application; and, (3) Statement of teaching philosophy. Candidates should also arrange for three (3) confidential letters of recommendation to be emailed separately to the Search Committee Chair, Professor Joseph De Angelis at jtdeangelis@uidaho.edu.
Position: Temporary Lecturer in Criminology
Post Date: 12/21/2021
Deadline: 1/15/2022
Full details and application process available here.
Description: The Department of Culture, Society and Justice at the University of Idaho invites applications for an 2022-2023 academic year, full-time, temporary faculty position. This position will contribute primarily to the department’s program in criminology. And while all areas of specialization will be considered, individuals with a specialization in one or more of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: juvenile delinquency, juvenile corrections, property crime, organizational crime, cybercrime/computer crime, rehabilitation/desistence from crime, introduction to criminology, crime analysis, and/or research methods. The standard teaching load is a 4/4 (eight classes per academic year). Successful candidates will be expected to have significant experience in online course delivery and will make a strong contribution to the department’s online criminology degree program.
Qualifications and Eligibility:
Required:
• Ph.D. in criminology, criminal justice, law & society, sociology, or a closely related field (A JD will not meet the minimum educational requirements for this position).
• Established record of success in online teaching.
• Ability to develop and teach at least eight online criminology courses per academic year.
• Ability to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
Preferred:
• Ability to teach courses in one or more of the following areas: juvenile delinquency, juvenile corrections, property crime, organizational crime, victimology, mental health and crime, cybercrime/computer crime, rehabilitation/desistence from crime, crime analysis, and/or research methods.
• An established record of excellence in student advising.
To Apply: To apply, please complete the online application and submit the following documents via the University of Idaho’s online application system at https://apptrkr.com/2643389 (prefer .pdf or .doc format): (1) Curriculum Vitae; (2) A letter of application; and, (3) Statement of teaching philosophy. Candidates should also arrange for three (3) confidential letters of recommendation to be emailed separately to the Search Committee Chair, Professor Joseph De Angelis at jtdeangelis@uidaho.edu.
Marshall University
Position: Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Position
Post Date: 12/8/2021
Deadline: 1/31/2022
Full details and application process available here.
Description: The program is seeking candidates to fill a full-time tenure track position to begin August 2022 at the rank of Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice and Criminology. The successful candidate must be able to teach a broad range of core criminal justice and criminology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition, the candidate’s ability to teach courses in legal studies such as courts, criminal law and procedure, law of evidence, and civil liability issues is preferred. The department also has plans to pursue a new social justice area of emphasis, in which this new faculty member will contribute. The selected candidate may also be asked to contribute to the University’s general education curriculum, with its emphasis on a common First Year Seminar and core curriculum courses that enhance student’s critical thinking and the College’s support of interdisciplinary programs of study.
Qualifications and Eligibility: Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or closely related discipline. ABD’s with completion of degree by time of appointment will also be considered.
To Apply: Please visit Marshall University and employment procedures.
Required Documents:
Position: Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Position
Post Date: 12/8/2021
Deadline: 1/31/2022
Full details and application process available here.
Description: The program is seeking candidates to fill a full-time tenure track position to begin August 2022 at the rank of Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice and Criminology. The successful candidate must be able to teach a broad range of core criminal justice and criminology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition, the candidate’s ability to teach courses in legal studies such as courts, criminal law and procedure, law of evidence, and civil liability issues is preferred. The department also has plans to pursue a new social justice area of emphasis, in which this new faculty member will contribute. The selected candidate may also be asked to contribute to the University’s general education curriculum, with its emphasis on a common First Year Seminar and core curriculum courses that enhance student’s critical thinking and the College’s support of interdisciplinary programs of study.
Qualifications and Eligibility: Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or closely related discipline. ABD’s with completion of degree by time of appointment will also be considered.
To Apply: Please visit Marshall University and employment procedures.
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- List of Three References w/ Contacts
- Unofficial Transcripts
Elmhurst University
Position: Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Position
Post Date: 11/22/2021
Deadline: Open until filled
Full details and application process available here.
Description: Elmhurst University, a comprehensive university in the Chicago suburbs offering undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and applied sciences, invites candidates to apply for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position (starting Fall of 2022) in criminal justice. The area of expertise is open, with preference given to candidates with experience in policing or law enforcement and applied specialization such as cybercrime, investigations, or policing. Located within the department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, the successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to mentor a diverse student body as they pursue law enforcement and related careers.
Qualifications and Eligibility:
To Apply: Please be aware that as a continued emphasis on keeping our community safe and healthy, we will require all faculty, staff, and students to submit verification of full vaccination for COVID-19.
Required Documents:
Position: Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Position
Post Date: 11/22/2021
Deadline: Open until filled
Full details and application process available here.
Description: Elmhurst University, a comprehensive university in the Chicago suburbs offering undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and applied sciences, invites candidates to apply for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position (starting Fall of 2022) in criminal justice. The area of expertise is open, with preference given to candidates with experience in policing or law enforcement and applied specialization such as cybercrime, investigations, or policing. Located within the department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, the successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to mentor a diverse student body as they pursue law enforcement and related careers.
Qualifications and Eligibility:
- Earned doctorate in Criminal Justice, Criminology, and applied experience;
- Evidence of effective and inspiring college-level teaching;
- Ability to teach a variety of courses within the existing Criminal Justice curriculum and develop new courses within the candidate’s area(s) of expertise, such as cybercrime
- Demonstrated scholarship and an active research agenda in the area of Criminal Justice;
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to mentor students both inside and outside of the classroom;
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and
- A commitment to shared governance and service to and for the university.
To Apply: Please be aware that as a continued emphasis on keeping our community safe and healthy, we will require all faculty, staff, and students to submit verification of full vaccination for COVID-19.
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- CV
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Teaching Statement (Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness)
- Research Statement
- Diversity Statement – Please include a statement on your commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Other Document)
- Please provide 3 references, including name, phone number and email. This may be included in applicant’s cover letter or CV.
University of South Florida
Position: (2) Instructor Positions (12 Month)
Post Date: 9/27/2021
Deadline: Open until filled
Full details and application process available here.
Description: The Department of Criminology at the University of South Florida invites applications for two instructor positions to begin August 7, 2022. The Instructor I position is a full-time, 12-month, position. We are especially interested in Instructors who can teach Drugs and Crime, Race and Crime, and Abnormal Behavior. In addition, we have a need for teaching core courses that include Survey of the Criminal Justice System, Criminological Theory, Research Methods, and Senior Seminar. Women, minorities, and applicants with an ABD are strongly encouraged to apply.
Qualifications and Eligibility: Master's degree from an accredited institution in one of the following fields: Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Public Administration, Law, and Social Work. The JD degree will be considered if the candidate also holds an MA or MS degree in the aforementioned fields.
Preferred qualifications include proven record of teaching any of the Criminology elective courses: Drugs and Crime, Race and Crime, and Abnormal Behavior. Proven record of teaching Criminology core courses in the undergraduate curriculum: Survey in Criminal Justice System, Theories in Criminal Behavior, Senior Seminar, Research Methods. Evidence of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the teaching environment. Ideal candidates will also provide evidence of teaching effectiveness.
To Apply: : To apply for this position, applicants must apply through the USF online application system at: www.usf.edu/work-at-usf and search for Job ID 28521. The ideal candidate will include three letters of recommendation, a personal statement, teaching portfolio (teaching philosophy, most recent teaching evaluations and syllabus), and CV with their application submission.
For questions regarding the position, please contact Search Committee Chair Dr. Rick Moule at rmoule@usf.edu.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Position: (2) Instructor Positions (12 Month)
Post Date: 9/27/2021
Deadline: Open until filled
Full details and application process available here.
Description: The Department of Criminology at the University of South Florida invites applications for two instructor positions to begin August 7, 2022. The Instructor I position is a full-time, 12-month, position. We are especially interested in Instructors who can teach Drugs and Crime, Race and Crime, and Abnormal Behavior. In addition, we have a need for teaching core courses that include Survey of the Criminal Justice System, Criminological Theory, Research Methods, and Senior Seminar. Women, minorities, and applicants with an ABD are strongly encouraged to apply.
Qualifications and Eligibility: Master's degree from an accredited institution in one of the following fields: Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Public Administration, Law, and Social Work. The JD degree will be considered if the candidate also holds an MA or MS degree in the aforementioned fields.
Preferred qualifications include proven record of teaching any of the Criminology elective courses: Drugs and Crime, Race and Crime, and Abnormal Behavior. Proven record of teaching Criminology core courses in the undergraduate curriculum: Survey in Criminal Justice System, Theories in Criminal Behavior, Senior Seminar, Research Methods. Evidence of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the teaching environment. Ideal candidates will also provide evidence of teaching effectiveness.
To Apply: : To apply for this position, applicants must apply through the USF online application system at: www.usf.edu/work-at-usf and search for Job ID 28521. The ideal candidate will include three letters of recommendation, a personal statement, teaching portfolio (teaching philosophy, most recent teaching evaluations and syllabus), and CV with their application submission.
For questions regarding the position, please contact Search Committee Chair Dr. Rick Moule at rmoule@usf.edu.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.