Academic Advisor

Assistant Professor - Criminology and Justice Studies (2 positions)

University of Massachusetts Lowell

The School of Criminology and Justice Studies at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is seeking applications for up to 2 positions at the Assistant Professor level. The appointment is expected to begin at the start of the Fall 2016 semester, although the start date is negotiable.

The School of Criminology and Justice Studies is among the largest and most robust units of the University. The School enrolls over 1,200 students across its various academic programs, which include a Bachelor's degree, two Master's degrees, a Ph.D. degree, and graduate-level certificates in six specialized areas. The School features an interdisciplinary cadre of 19 full time faculty, with expertise in a wide range of criminology and criminal justice domains and a collective track record of extensive research productivity. Faculty research is currently supported by several million dollars in external grants from the National Institute of Justice, the Department of Defense, and other major funding agencies, and the School is home to four top academic journals.

Successful candidates will have a record of peer-reviewed publications, a clearly articulated research agenda, and demonstrated long-term capacity to produce high-quality scholarship and generate research funding. Research specialization is open, although the School is particularly interested in expanding its capacity in the areas of general and sexual violence, victims of crime, courts and sentencing, and the nexus of crime and mental health and/or substance abuse. Candidates must be able to teach core Criminology and Justice Studies courses at both the undergraduate and graduate (master and doctorate) levels.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related social science field is required. A Juris Doctorate (JD) degree is not sufficient. Current ABD candidates are encouraged to apply, although the Ph.D. degree must be in hand by appointment date. Recommendation letters for ABD candidates should specifically address when the candidate is expected to defend his or her dissertation.
• Ability to teach core Criminology and Justice Studies courses at both the undergraduate and graduate (masters and doctorate) levels
• The ability to work effectively with diverse groups
• A consistent and long-term research agenda that produces high quality peer reviewed publications and the potential for externally-funded research opportunities

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references at https://jobs.uml.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Title IX employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or other protected class.

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