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Assistant Professor for Criminology, Department of Sociology

Employer
University of Montana
Location
Montana, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Sep 22, 2022

Job Details



Application instructions are located at the bottom of the page. Please apply directly through the University of Montana's career portal UM Jobs at https://umjobs.silkroad.com/ . Do not apply through Indeed.com or use easy apply through Indeed.com * .

The Department of Sociology at the University of Montana is seeking applicants for two (2) full-time tenure track positions at the level of Assistant Professor in the area of Criminology beginning Fall 2023. Areas of research specialization within Criminology are open.

Responsibilities include teaching face-to-face courses and online courses, providing mentoring to undergraduate and Master’s-level graduate students, conducting and publishing scholarly research, seeking external funding, and providing professional service to the department, university, and the discipline. Course descriptions and further information about the department are available at www.umt.edu/sociology/ .

Required Qualifications
  • Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Sociology or Criminology from an accredited university. ABD applicants will be considered if doctorate will be in hand by the starting date. Applicants with only a J.D. or Ed.D. will not be considered
  • Demonstrated record of an active research agenda in criminology
  • Enthusiasm for teaching in the area of criminology
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in online education
  • Experience with undergraduate teaching and/or mentoring
  • Ability to teach in any of the following areas of criminology: race/ethnicity/inequality and crime, rural crime, crime in Indian Country, trauma-informed policing, white collar crime, trafficking, qualitative methods, substance use, or cybercrime
About the Department of Sociology, the University of Montana, and Missoula

Sociology at the University of Montana is a vibrant and growing program with very high levels of student interest. Our department encompasses a broad range of topics and issues, while allowing students to focus in-depth in two areas: (1) Criminology and (2) Inequality and Social Justice. We offer an undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology (with the opportunity for an emphasis in one of our two option areas), and the department is currently developing a new Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology. We also offer the only Master of Arts degree in Sociology in the state of Montana.

UM is a flagship public doctoral research institution that sits in the aboriginal territories of the Salish and Kalispell people. A research intensive R1 institution that grants associate to doctoral degrees, UM is committed to accessible and inclusive education as the foundation of social and economic prosperity. A viable democracy relies on citizens who are broadly educated and specifically skilled, and is enriched by diversity in thought, background, appearance and beliefs. Ranked sixth nationwide for research growth, UM’s research expenditures nearly doubled between 2014 and 2019 and are expected to reach $125 million this fiscal year. This emphasis provides undergraduate students with the singular opportunity to participate in active research with top researchers and scholars.

UM's long tradition of teaching excellence and experiential learning evidences our commitment to student success. The University ranks fifth among public universities in producing Rhodes Scholars, currently has the highest graduate student enrollment in its history, and, in the fall of 2021, welcomed the largest incoming freshman class in several years. Summer enrollment and out-of-state applications have grown by 40% in recent years. UM’s student retention rate rose from 68.5% in 2018 to 75.4% in 2021. Students have access to a diverse and growing set of work-based and experiential learning opportunities as part of a strong institutional commitment to creating the best possible set of post-graduate outcomes. UM is investing substantially in the on-campus experience. Over $100 million has been allocated to renovate campus facilities, including sustainability upgrades.

UM is located in Missoula, a small, vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains, wilderness, and clear, cold rivers. The educational, medical, and cultural hub of the region, Missoula offers a rare blend of outdoor adventure, big-city culture, and exceptional quality of life. The vibrant downtown community embraces the state’s most sophisticated music and art scene and includes a new public library that houses the Families First Learning Lab, UM’s Spectrum science museum, and the UM Living Lab. Just east of Missoula is the KettleHouse Amphitheater, ranking No. 45 out of the top 50 amphitheaters worldwide by Pollstar.

To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.

How to Apply

Priority Application Date: Monday, October 24, 2022 by 11:59 pm MST

Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.

Please submit the following application materials** via the UM Jobs portal and by clicking "New Resume/CV" button. Please do not apply through Indeed.com*.
  • A letter of intent
  • A current curriculum vita (CV)
  • A research statement
  • A teaching statement
  • The names and contact information from three (3) professional references able to attest to the candidate’s qualifications
After initial review, applicants who are chosen to receive further consideration will be asked to provide confidential letters of recommendation from their professional references.

Department contact for recruitment: Dr. Jackson Bunch, (406) 243-4811, jackson.bunch@umontana.edu

* Applying through Indeed.com or easy apply through Indeed.com may result in submission of an incomplete application. Applications may be removed from full consideration if they are not complete with materials listed above under the "How to Apply" section. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure complete application materials are submitted and received by the date listed above.

** Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment. In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference - Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References - *References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing - Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility - All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Job Location Missoula, Montana, United States
Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Company

University of Montana.

At UM, we approach everything with creativity because that’s what this evolving world needs. We are stewards of this place, its history and our future. We are driving forward together, affecting change that is right for our place and people. We know of no better place than Montana and its university to make a lasting impact on the common good.

As Montana’s flagship university, we set a high bar for academic studies, creative accomplishments and scientific exploration which benefit our students, our community and the world at large.

The University draws a diverse, global population to Missoula – our home and the state’s second-largest city with about 80,000 residents – and helps cultivate an educated, engaged and vibrant community. Our students receive a world-class education in a broad range of subjects that include the arts, sciences, trades, graduate and postdoctoral study and professional training.

Our main campus, nestled in the heart of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, spans 56 acres at the base of Mount Sentinel and along the Clark Fork River, and includes the park-like Oval at the center of campus, more than 60 architecturally unique buildings and a 25,200-seat football stadium. UM's 180-acre South Campus offers student housing, a golf course, soccer fields and an outdoor track facility. Missoula College occupies two sites, one just across the river from the main campus, and one on the southwest side of Missoula.

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