Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
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Job Type:
Academic Term (Fixed Term)
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University of Arkansas at Little RockThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.
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Department:
Criminal Justice Department
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Summary of Job Duties:
Quality candidates should be able to teach a wide range of courses in our undergraduate curriculum. An ideal candidate will be able to teach any of the required courses in our undergraduate programs especially Introduction to Criminal Justice Police and Society Corrections and/or Crime and Behavior along with other elective courses in the undergraduate curriculum. This position is a ninemonth contract that includes teaching in facetoface hybrid and online formats. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.Candidates are expected to 1 work positively with students staff faculty and the community 2 teach a variety of online hybrid and facetoface classes in the undergraduate program 3 conduct research and publish scholarship in peerreviewed journals and 4 serve the department the university and the community. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience:
PhD (or completed all PhD requirements before employment commences) in Criminology Criminal Justice or a closely related field;
A JD is not sufficient for this position and will not be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching experience in multiple modalities (in person hybrid online)
A research agenda that allows for publication and funding
Experience working on and preparing funded research projects
Experience mentoring or supervising graduate students.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach online or facetoface formats at the undergraduate masters and doctoral level;
Work positively with faculty staff students and the community;
Mentor students across the curriculum;
Conduct and disseminate scholarly research;
Serve the department the university and the community;
Perform other duties as required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Commitment to teaching and mentoring students;
Willingness to teach in both online and facetoface formats;
Active research agenda in Criminology or Criminal Justice.
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
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Special Instructions to Applicants:
Cover Letter must include: A Purpose Statement that summarizes (a) your interest and fit for the Assistant Professor position (includes the position numbers; PPP(b) your teaching philosophy and (c) your research approach and agenda.
Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Preemployment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry MVR check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Reaching Sitting Standing Talking Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Standing
Occasional Physical Activity:
Lifting
Benefits Eligible:
YesEmployment Type
Full-Time
