Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice

Position Details

Position Information

Position Type
Faculty, Tenure Track

Classification Title
Assistant Professor

Position's Functional Title
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice

Position Start Date
08/16/2023

Position End Date (if temporary)

Position Summary

Governors State University (University Park, IL) is a minority-serving institution inviting applications for a tenure track position as an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice to begin in the Fall Semester 2023.
Highly qualified candidates will demonstrate expertise in restorative justice, violence interruption, anti-violence studies, conflict mediation/facilitation, reintegration, community organizing, white collar crime, or related fields. Candidate should have a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or related field. Special consideration will be given to candidates with direct justice system involvement. The successful applicant will be expected to regularly teach sections of the core criminal justice courses, such as the Junior Seminar/Senior Capstone, theory, graduate level research methods, and an elective in a topical area in their field of expertise. Teaching assignments will include classes on the main campus, online, and at satellite locations. The ability to contribute to our cross-disciplinary programs in Political and Social Justice Studies; Gender & Sexuality Studies; or minors in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latina/o Studies; Global Studies; and/or Black Studies is also preferred. We seek candidates with outstanding teaching skills, evidence of—or potential for—a distinguished record of scholarship as well as service to the institution, discipline, and/or community. Women, BIPOC, people with disabilities, and first-generation college graduates are especially encouraged to apply.
The Criminal Justice Program is one of the largest programs at Governors State University with approximately 173 undergraduate (B.A.) and graduate (M.A.) students. We offer joint degree option with a Masters in Public Administration (M.P.A.). Our faculty are dedicated to advancing the teaching, research, and service missions of the university.
Governors State University is the only regional, public, comprehensive university in Chicago’s south suburban area, serving approximately 5,500 students annually. Since its founding in 1969, GSU provides accessible, high value undergraduate and graduate education to culturally and economically diverse students. Among the lowest undergraduate tuition in Illinois, GSU offers accredited programs that have earned high praise from national accrediting agencies.
In 2014, GSU accepted its inaugural class of first-year students as it transitioned from an upper-division and graduate institution into a regional comprehensive university with a state-of-the-art general education program. Work continues to greatly expand student academic and support services to foster student and community engagement. New faculty at GSU must demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to work with students at all levels, from first-year to graduate.
Through its strategic planning, GSU emphasizes excellence, access, and innovation. Students benefit from the university’s high academic quality, range of convenient class times, increasing hybrid and online offerings, and outstanding educational value. Our innovative freshman program promotes writing across the curriculum and other strategies that make our undergraduate coursework come alive, including a focus on ethics, citizenship, and innovative thinking. Every freshman class is taught by a full-time faculty member to ensure that students have a strong foundation for their studies. GSU is a national leader in successful transfer of community college students to universities, and is leading through the Kresge-supported Dual Degree Program, with features such as tuition lock-in at GSU for academically eligible community college students who commit to earn an Associate Degree and attend college full-time. GSU offers a wide variety of master’s programs and several applied doctoral degrees in health, counseling fields and Interdisciplinary Leadership.
The exceptionally beautiful campus is conveniently located within easy reach by road and rail to Chicago and surrounding communities that have a wealth of cultural and natural attractions. The highly diverse region GSU serves has a number of high performing schools and engaged communities as well as struggling urban, suburban, and rural communities. GSU serves as a public square, working to foster educational opportunities for all populations.
It is the policy of Governors State University, in its role as educator, employer, and purchaser of goods and services, to provide equal opportunity and affirmative action. Discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status is strictly prohibited.
Salary and benefits package are commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

· Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, Public Administration or closely associated discipline. ABD in the final stages of completion will also be considered (and may be appointed as Instructor). All degree requirements must be completed by August 15, 2023.
· Demonstrated expertise in restorative justice, violence interruption, anti-violence studies, conflict mediation/facilitation, reintegration, community organizing, white collar crime, or related fields.
· Demonstrated proficiency in teaching at the undergraduate level.
· Knowledge and ability to teach core criminal justice courses, such as the Junior Seminar/Senior Capstone, theory, research methods, and an elective in a topical area in their field of expertise.
· Evidence of active research agenda and potential for strong scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with non-traditional, first-generation, and/or traditionally underrepresented student populations.
· Demonstrated ability to infuse course content with scholarship related to underrepresented and/or marginalized groups.
· Experience or interest in designing and teaching online courses.
· Demonstrated ability to infuse course content with scholarship related to underrepresented and underserved groups.
· The ability to contribute to programs in Political and Social Justice Studies; Public Administration; Political Science; Anthropology & Sociology, Gender & Sexuality Studies; or minors in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latina/o Studies; and/or Global Studies.
· Experience with community organizing, activist-scholarship, or public-facing scholarship.
· Bilingual language proficiency (Spanish or Arabic preferred).

Posting Date
03/29/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Posting Number
FA0563P

Type of Search
External

Quicklink for Posting
https://employment.govst.edu/postings/8183

Employee ID

Department

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of professional references with contact information.
References will only be contacted prior to candidate interviews.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest level of education attained?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • Doctorate Degree
   • ABD
2. * What academic discipline did you earn your degree(s) in?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. * Do you have experience teaching at the college/university level?
   • yes
   • no
4. * Do you have experience in developing and/or teaching online (web-based) courses?
   • No
   • No but interested and able to do so
   • Yes I have taught online courses
   • Yes I have developed online courses
   • Yes, I have developed and taught online courses

Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Transcripts
4. Teaching Philosophy
5. List of Three Professional References

Optional Documents

1. Other
2. Other2
3. Other3
4. Other4