Assistant Professor Job #11870

The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice invites applications for a tenure-track position to begin in the fall of 2017.  This position will be filled at the rank of Assistant Professor.

About the School

The College of Public Service and Community Solutions’ SCCJ is a nationally recognized leader in higher education and is highly regarded for its distinguished faculty and research productivity. The SCCJ offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degrees, as well as several certificate programs.  The SCCJ is conveniently located on the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus in the heart of the sixth largest city in the United States.  We also offer our undergraduate degree on ASU’s campuses in Tempe and Glendale, AZ.  In addition, the SCCJ offers upper-division courses in Yuma and Lake Havasu City, AZ, which are designed to allow students who already hold an associate’s degree to complete the Bachelor of Science degree by taking in-person classes.  And SCCJ proudly offers its Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees online, allowing students from around the globe to earn highly-valued degrees from one of the leading criminology and criminal justice programs in the world.  For more information about the SCCJ’s opportunities for research, instruction, practice, student internship experience, and community-based service learning opportunities, please visit our web site at http://ccj.asu.edu

Job Duties:

To teach courses in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice; conduct research and publish in his or her area of specialization; engage in service within Arizona State University at the school, college, and university levels, as well as externally for the profession and the community; participate in curriculum development, program planning, and student advisement. The candidate will also be collaborating with criminal justice agencies on evaluation research and technical assistance projects.    

Education Required:                    

PhD in criminal justice, criminology, or related field by the date of appointment.

Minimum Requirements:

PhD in criminal justice, criminology, or related field, with a specialization in courts and sentencing; expertise in advanced statistical analysis; experience working with large government databases; a strong record of (or strong evidence of the promise of) scholarly research and publications; and evidence of teaching effectiveness.  

Successful applicants must demonstrate the ability to contribute to the mission of the School in teaching, research, and service.  The responsibilities of the position include: teaching undergraduate and graduate courses on courts and sentencing and on statistical analysis; engaging in research and publication in the applicant’s area of specialization; and providing service to the school, university, community, and profession.

The School of Criminology and Criminal justice is located on the downtown campus of Arizona State University.  The school offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degrees.  Please visit our website at http://ccj.asu.edu

Application Deadline:  March 10, 2017. 

Application Procedure

Only electronic applications will be reviewed. Applicants are asked to upload the following as a single document in Adobe PDF formats: (1) a letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) three references with complete contact information (mailing address, phone number, and email), and (4) a writing sample.

Upload application as one combined document to https://publicservice.asu.edu/content/jobs

The School actively seeks and supports a diverse workforce.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. A background check is required prior to employment.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.  For complete statements on ASU’s non-discrimination policies, please refer to: http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/

ASU offers applicants an opportunity to voluntarily self-disclose information for the University affirmative action plan; applicants may complete an EEO survey for the position they are applying for online. Information you will need to complete the survey: Job Number: 11870.  Job Title: Assistant Professor.  Department Name: School of Criminology & Criminal Justice.