Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Job Summary

Elmhurst University, a comprehensive university in the Chicago suburbs offering undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and applied sciences, invites candidates to apply for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position (starting Fall of 2022) in criminal justice. The area of expertise is open, with preference given to candidates with experience in policing or law enforcement and applied specialization such as cybercrime, investigations, or policing. Located within the department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, the successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to mentor a diverse student body as they pursue law enforcement and related careers.

Essential Functions

• All candidates must possess a terminal degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related field with evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Expected courses to be taught include:
  • Policing and Society, Criminal Investigations, Criminal Justice Ethics, and Research Methods on occasion.
• Additionally, the candidate will take a holistic approach to advising undergraduate students; providing leadership in the criminal justice program; developing a productive research agenda that contributes to the discipline of criminal justice; developing working relationships with organizations to assist with internship and job placement; implementing program goals and program assessment; recruiting and retaining students; and performing departmental, university and community service.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Criminal Justice, Criminology, and applied experience;
• Evidence of effective and inspiring college-level teaching;
• Ability to teach a variety of courses within the existing Criminal Justice curriculum and develop new courses within the candidate’s area(s) of expertise, such as cybercrime
• Demonstrated scholarship and an active research agenda in the area of Criminal Justice;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to mentor students both inside and outside of the classroom;
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and
• A commitment to shared governance and service to and for the university.

Preferred Qualifications

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Posting Date

11/08/2021

Closing Date

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Special Instructions to Applicants

Please be aware that as a continued emphasis on keeping our community safe and healthy, we will require all faculty, staff, and students to submit verification of full vaccination for COVID -19.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Teaching Statement (Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness)
• Research Statement
• Diversity Statement – Please include a statement on your commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Other Document)
• Please provide 3 references, including name, phone number and email. This may be included in applicant’s cover letter or CV.

Elmhurst University is a leading institution of higher education that seamlessly blends liberal learning and professional preparation to help students reach their full potential. Elmhurst University offers more than 70 undergraduate majors, 15 graduate programs, degree-completion programs for busy adults, and the acclaimed Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy for young adults with developmental disabilities. Elmhurst University is one of the Top 10 Colleges in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report; and U.S. News, Money and Forbes magazines consistently rank Elmhurst as one of the Midwest’s best values in higher education.

Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a critical component of the University’s mission, vision and core values. Our commitment stems from the belief that an institution of higher learning is enriched by the presence of diversity. Elmhurst University is an EO Employer. Elmhurst University prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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https://elmhurst.simplehire.com/postings/1545

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