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California Polytechnic State University

Location: San Luis ObispoCA 93407 Document ID: AC325-39ER Posted on: 2019-02-0702/07/2019 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2019-03-09
 

Assistant Professor of Criminology and Gender



Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Assistant Professor of Criminology and Gender


Department: CLA-Social Sciences (108600)

College/Division: CLA-College of Liberal Arts

Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Position Description:
SOCIOLOGY/CRIMINOLOGY AND GENDER - The Department of Social Sciences in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, academic-year Assistant Professor of Criminology and Gender to begin September 12, 2019. The assistant professorship in criminology and gender would be associated with the sociology program in the Department of Social Sciences. Candidates will teach undergraduate classes in sociology, criminology and gender, quantitative methods and /or social theory. The typical teaching assignment is 12 units per quarter, with correspondingly reasonable research and service expectations, and with a significant reduction in course load in the first one to two years to help establish an active program of research and professional development.

A Ph.D. in one of the following is required: Criminology or Sociology with a specialization in Criminology or closely related field, with substantive work in the area of gender and criminology. University teaching experience and evidence of an active research agenda are expected. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.



Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a broad and critical appreciation of the field; teach undergraduate classes in criminology and gender, quantitative methods and/or social theory; conduct ongoing research in related fields and publish their findings in scholarly venues; supervise senior projects and provide advising and other supervision for sociology majors; and participate in service at various levels of the university. They will be asked to contribute to the university's mission, "Learn by Doing," and participate constructively in university life and undergraduate education.

The College of Liberal Arts is committed to enhancing the diversity and inclusiveness of the campus community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to this goal in their teaching and scholarly work are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths and experiences in these areas. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with students, staff and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Cal Poly strongly values diversity and inclusion, especially in the classroom and among its areas of study. This position is part of a university-wide cluster of searches designed to increase curricular coverage of areas related to diversity and inclusion, as well as to promote inclusive teaching strategies across the university. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the university's goals in these areas.

The other searches are for positions in the following disciplines across campus:

  • African American History (104977)

  • Diversity and Organizational Behavior (104946)

  • Elementary Science Education (104961)

  • Global Health and Multicultural Health (104973)

  • Marketing (105001)

  • Psychology and Sociology of Physical Activity, Exercise and Sport (104979)

    In addition to standard start-up packages, candidates selected through this diversity cluster hire will be given $10,000 in start-up funds to support their work in diversity and inclusion. Once hired, candidates will collaborate with their dean and others to develop a plan for utilizing these funds for supplemental compensation, assigned time, or professional development activities.

    Detailed information can be found at https://academic-personnel.calpoly.edu/clusterhire.


  • Minimum Qualifications (Staff Only):


    Required Qualifications:
    A Ph.D. in one of the following is required: Criminology or Sociology with a specialization in Criminology or closely related field, with substantive work in the area of gender and criminology. University teaching experience and evidence of an active research agenda are expected.

    Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, or potential for, teaching excellence and scholarly activity at the university level. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with students, staff and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Cal Poly is committed to the teacher-scholar model. As teachers, faculty are expected to exhibit strong pedagogical skills and to remain proficient and current in their disciplines. As scholars, faculty should be engaged in scholarly work that is of very high quality as evidenced by external peer review. As colleagues, it is appropriate for faculty to perform service activities at all levels of the University. Faculty should build collaborative relationships across the University and with colleagues at other universities.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Special Conditions:
    Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

    Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

    The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

    For health and wellbeing, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

    Faculty employees who wish to apply for permanent residency will be responsible for retaining an immigration attorney. All filing and attorney's fees will be incurred by the faculty member.

    Review Begin Date: 10-15-2018

    Requisition Number: 104994

    To Apply: All applicants must apply online at: https://www.calpolyjobs.org.

    About Us
    Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university. Founded in 1901, the 6,000-acre campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo, along California's scenic central coast and midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. With a budget of $168.5 million, the university has a student enrollment exceeding 17,000 students and employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff members. Cal Poly is part of the 23-campus California State University system.

    At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

    Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.





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