Assistant Professor - Criminology
Assistant Professor - Criminology
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Job Description
The Department of Sociology and Criminology at Villanova University invites applications for a tenuretrack assistant professorship in the criminology program starting in August of 2024. We seek a promising scholar who shares the Departments enthusiasm for quality research undergraduate teaching excellence and dedicated service. We especially encourage applicants whose scholarship focuses on one or more of the following pressing contemporary issues: gun violence political violence/terrorism cybercrime and comparative criminology although other specialties may be considered. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity inclusion and multicultural competence in an educational environment and contribute to Villanova Universitys Strategic Plan Rooted. Restless Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova Universitys mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand respect and can contribute to the Universitys mission and values.
Duties And Responsibilities
Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the Criminology program and consist of five undergraduate courses per academic year with a semesterlong sabbatical after a successful thirdyear review. In addition to teaching courses aligned with their expertise our new colleague will be expected to teach the introductorylevel course along with the research methods and/or data analysis course. Candidates for this position are encouraged to pursue an active research agenda and strive for highquality publications. We value meaningful university disciplinary and public service from our departmental colleagues.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates should have earned a Ph.D. in Criminology or Sociology by the time of appointment.
Work Schedule
fulltime/9months
Employment Type
Full Time
