Assistant Professor or Visiting Assistant Professor of Social Justice and Criminology

Delta State University

Assistant Professor or Visiting Assistant Professor of Social Justice and Criminology

Position Type: Faculty

Department: Social Sciences/History

Posting Number: 201201128

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Tenure/Non-Tenure: Tenure Track

Salary Basis: 12 month

Responsibilities:
The Division of Social Sciences and History at Delta State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Social Justice and Criminology or Visiting Assistant Professor of Social Justice and Criminology.

This is a full time (9 month) tenure-track or visiting/non-tenure track position to begin August 2021.

The successful candidate will teach 12 credit hours per semester, which will include undergraduate courses, both online and in the classroom, as well as in the fully online graduate program. The successful applicant will also develop an active research agenda and engage in service to the department, college, university, and community, and will advise students.

Possible areas of specialization include: law enforcement; corrections; juvenile delinquency; criminal investigation; forensics; drugs; psychology and the criminal justice system; homeland security.

Preference will be given to candidates with professional work experience in one of the aforementioned areas within the criminal justice and legal system.

Review of applications will begin June 1, 2021.


Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Criminology, Sociology, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Candidates with only a Juris Doctorate will not be considered for this position.

A Ph.D. in Criminology, Sociology, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Candidates with only a Juris Doctorate will not be considered for this position.

A Ph.D. in Criminology, Sociology, or a closely related field.

Possible areas of specialization include: law enforcement; corrections; juvenile delinquency; criminal investigation; forensics; drugs; psychology and the criminal justice system; homeland security.

Preference will be given to candidates with professional work experience in one of the aforementioned areas within the criminal justice and legal system.


Salary:
12 monthCommensurate with experience and qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Criminology, Sociology, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Candidates with only a Juris Doctorate will not be considered for this position.


Preferred Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Criminology, Sociology, or a closely related field.

Possible areas of specialization include: law enforcement; corrections; juvenile delinquency; criminal investigation; forensics; drugs; psychology and the criminal justice system; homeland security.

Preference will be given to candidates with professional work experience in one of the aforementioned areas within the criminal justice and legal system.


Special Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must submit all requested documents knowing that application reviews will begin on June 1, 2021. The position will remain open until filled.

Please submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, the names and contact information of 3-5 references, teaching philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. Letters of recommendation are optional at this point. If letters are submitted, please upload them with your application under letters of recommendation. You may also have them emailed to DSUHRJobs@deltastate.edu once letters are received we will add them to your application materials.

For information, please call 662-846-4035.


Additional Information:


Open Date: 05/10/2021

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: Click Here

Delta State University is committed to a policy of equal employment and educational opportunity. Delta State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the University.

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