Assistant/Associate Professor (Justice Studies)

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor (Justice Studies)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Department Of Justice Studies

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Assistant/Associate Professor position in the Department of Justice Studies will teach mostly undergraduate level courses though at times may teach a graduate course, will engage in research and publication of research findings, and participate in service commitments.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate level courses and at times graduate courses. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching interests in juvenile justice and who can teach courses throughout the curriculum.
  
  
• Engage in, produce, publish and present findings at professional conferences on issues related to juvenile justice, criminal justice.
  
  
• Participate in service commitments within the department, college, university and the profession.
  
  

Required Education & Experience:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Juvenile Justice, Criminal Justice, Criminology or closely related discipline.
  
  
• At least one year of undergraduate teaching experience.
  
  
• Candidate that are A.B.D. will be considered.
  
  
• Candidates with only a J.D. degree will not be considered.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effective virtual online instruction ability
  
  
• Ability to publish independently.
  
  

Job Posting Close Date:

• Open Until Filled
  
  

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  
  
• Cover Letter
  
  

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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