Postdoctoral Research Associate: Criminology, Law, and Justice (Race, Policing and The Law)
- Employer
- University of Illinois at Chicago
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Dec 15, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Criminal Justice & Criminology
- Employment Level
- Post-Doc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Department of Criminology, Law, and Justice Bridge to
Faculty program in Race, Policing, and the Law.
Position: The Department of
Criminology, Law, and Justice at the University of Illinois at
Chicago invites applicants for a “Bridge to Faculty” position in
Race, Policing, and the Law beginning August 16, 2021. Successful
applicants must have completed their PhD between August 15, 2017,
and August 15, 2021. Postdoctoral research associates are expected
to maintain an active research agenda, to work towards publishing
their work, to participate in the intellectual life of the
department, and to teach one course during the second year.
Purpose: The goal of the program is
to advance diversity on the permanent faculty level by encouraging
the recruitment, retention, and promotion of outstanding scholars
from different backgrounds, with an emphasis on attracting
individuals from groups who have been historically underrepresented
in the social sciences. Successful postdocs in the Bridge to
Faculty Program may have the opportunity to transition to
tenure-track faculty at UIC starting in the 2023-2024 academic
year.
This is a full-time position and includes a
competitive salary and benefits package. The Bridge to Faculty
Program is funded by the UIC Chancellor’s Office and administered
through the Office of the Provost.
To apply:
For additional information about the department, go
to http://clj.uic.edu/. Inquiries
can be sent to Dr. Beth E. Richie, Department Head
(brichie@uic.edu).
For full consideration, applications should be
received by (February 1, 2021).
Applicants should submit an on-line application with
the names and addresses of 3 reference materials to https://jobs.uic.edu
Applications should include:
1. A cover letter that includes research interests
and information concerning how the applicant will further the
university’s goal of building a culturally diverse educational
environment.
2. A full curriculum vitae
3. Statements of scholarly agenda and teaching
philosophy.
4. A recent writing sample.
Context: Located in the heart of one
of the most vibrant cities in the United States, UIC is a
comprehensive urban public research university with a diverse
student body and a strong tradition of support for difference and
equity. We are among the nation’s top five most diverse campuses
and are designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), Asian
American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution
(AANAPISI), and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). See https://oae.uic.edu/resources/diversity-resources/
for more about Diversity at UIC.
Duties: Postdoctoral research
associates are expected to teach one class during the second year
of their appointment. The first year will be dedicated to
establishing and maintaining an active research agenda and
participating in the development of the race and policing focus in
the CLJ curriculum.
Qualifications: The successful
candidate must have completed their PhD in criminology or a related
social science, ethnic studies, or legal studies field within the
past 3 years – no earlier than August 15, 2017.
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