Postdoctoral Scholar in Criminology and Criminal Justice Updated
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Position Summary:
The Florida Atlantic University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ) invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellow position starting Fall 2025 on the Boca Raton campus. The successful candidate will work on multiple funded projects focused on evaluating communitybased behavioral health related programs including a coresponder crisis response team and a behavioral healthfocused jail reentry program. Prior experience in working alongside law enforcement/clinicians or studying best practices in the provision of behavioral health services working with administrative sources of data and communicating with community partners is strongly desired. In addition the successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with other project team members to produce peerreviewed publications alongside the creation of internal and external reports for funding agencies. The position may also provide for opportunities to teach. The position is an oncampus appointment. The appointment is for two calendar years beginning August 9 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Florida Atlantic is a Carnegie doctorategranting university (RU/high research activity) with over 30000 students and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education. Florida Atlantics strategic plan prioritizes healthy aging neuroscience environmental science and sensing and smart systems. These priorities are supported by faculty research in areas that also address leadership global perspectives and participation community engagement undergraduate research big data analytics healthy and sustainable campus environments and peace justice and human rights. Within each of the priorities Florida Atlantic is committed to the principles of engaged research teaching and service. Florida Atlantic is positioned to achieve the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Educations highest and most coveted Very High Research Activity status (R1 in 2025.
The College of Social Work and Criminal Justice is a partnership between the SCCJ and the Sandler School of Social Work. Our intention is to reimagine our professions promote multidisciplinary education and research address a wider spectrum of societal needs and champion systemic change through scholarship teaching and service. We strongly encourage applications from candidates whose innovative work strives to serve the public good inside and outside of the University.
Our School offers a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice degree a Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice degree and a 5year combined BA/MS degree program in Criminology and Criminal Justice. The SCCJ is also home to the paralegal and legal nurse consulting certificate programs. The undergraduate degree program is the third largest by enrollment at Florida Atlantic and offers a rich educational environment through diverse delivery methods including facetoface online and hybrid/blended formats. School initiatives include a decisionmaking simulation lab forensics course offerings community engaged research study abroad high school summer camps a fully online undergraduate degree program research colloquia and research partnerships with the public private and notforprofit sectors. Our School is committed to creating an accessible supportive working environment and welcomes colleagues who recognize inclusivity and collegiality as integral components of academic excellence.
For additional information on our School and/or faculty please visit our web page Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Cassandra AtkinPlunk .
The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.
Minimum Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in criminal justice criminology or related field obtained within the past five years. ABDs will be considered but requirements for the Ph.D. must be completed by the position start date. A Juris Doctorate alone is not sufficient. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to conducting independent research publishing in peer reviewed journals and working with a team of scholars to conduct communitybased research.Salary:
$60000 per year.College or Department:
College of Social Work and Criminal JusticeLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
N/AApplication Deadline:
Special Instructions to Applicant:
* Updated: Job posting title has changed from Postdoctoral Research Fellow In Criminology and Criminal Justice School of Criminology and Criminal Justice to Postdoctoral Scholar in Criminology and Criminal Justice*This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.
This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.
This position is subject to funding.
All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources job website (https://fau/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.
Required Documents:
FAUs Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.
PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five 5 documents may be attached to your application. If more than five 5 documents are required for submission please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.
The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application please upload the following: (i) a curriculum vita (ii) names and contact info for three professional references and (iii) a cover letter that describes: specific interest in the position; research agenda; how their scholarly activities align with the position description.
Transcripts:
Final candidate will be required to have official sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation if applicable sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.
Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation please call. 711
Employment Type
Full-Time
