The Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) at the IUPUI campus seeks to fill one or more visiting assistant professor positions in Criminal Justice starting with the fall 2017 semester. A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a related field is preferred, but ABD candidates will be considered.  The standard teaching load for a visiting professor is three courses per semester with service assignments, and a summer course for additional compensation is possible.  We have instructional needs in the areas of research methods, criminological theory, , and criminal justice policy.  The appointment is for the 2017/2018 academic year, but an additional year may be possible with strong evaluations of performance and depending on the teaching needs of the program. 

SPEA is a multi-disciplinary professional school of Indiana University, committed to excellence in teaching, research, and civic engagement that addresses critical issues of public affairs including criminal justice and public safety.  With more than 100 faculty members on the core campuses of Bloomington and Indianapolis, SPEA is among the largest schools of public affairs in the United States, and its programs are ranked highly by U.S. News and World Report. 

SPEA IUPUI has 745 undergraduates in criminal justice, public affairs, and sustainability majors as well as 285 graduate students in the NASPAA accredited MPA, Masters in Criminal Justice and Public Safety, and graduate certificate programs such as the certificate in Homeland Security and Emergency Management.  SPEA IUPUI maintains excellent relationships with state and local criminal justice agencies, and faculty have the opportunity to collaborate on research projects with the Public Policy Institute.

IUPUI is a research-intensive institution, with over $300 million in annual external grants and contracts.  With about 30,000 students, IUPUI is the third largest campus in the state and confers more professional degrees than any other campus in Indiana.  IUPUI is located in thriving downtown Indianapolis within walking distance to the state office complex, several museums and sports facilities.    

Applications will be reviewed beginning March 31, 2017 and will be accepted until the position is filled. SPEA and Indiana University are committed to diversity and are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to achievement of our diversity objectives.  Please submit a letter of application, current vita, complete contact information, evidence of teaching effectiveness and three letters of reference to:

Dr. Lilliard Richardson

Executive Associate Dean

c/o Ranna Johnson

rannjohn@iupui.edu

School of Public and Environmental Affairs

IUPUI

801 W. Michigan Street, BS 3025

Indianapolis, IN  46202

(317) 274-4943/ Fax (317) 274-5153

 

For more information see http://www.spea.iupui.edu/facultyandstaff/faculty-openings/index.php

Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, Educator and Contractor, M/F/D and strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity.  The university actively encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, applicants with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups.