Job Details
POSITION TITLE: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Criminology & Criminal Justice
COMPENSATION RANGE: 61,927.00 - 63,166.00 USD per year
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Faculty
DEPARTMENT: Criminology & Criminal Justice
TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/16/2025
BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 10/17/2024
Position Summary:
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice in the Collegeof Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado isseeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor.
Job Duties:
This position has a workloaddistribution of 60% teaching (3-3 teaching load), 20% professional activity,and 20% service. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstratepotential for teaching excellence in traditional and online settings, developingand maintaining an active research agenda, and participating in department,college, and community service activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, or a closelyrelated field is expected. ABDs will be considered. The ability to teach both undergraduate and graduatelevel classes is expected.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given toapplicants with research and teaching interests in courts,policing, cybercrime, victim studies, diversityand ethics in criminal justice, and applied analysis for criminal justice. Thedesired applicant will have potential to teach both online and in-personuniversity-level classes, possess membership in professional organizations, demonstratepotential in research and/or grant writing, and highlight evidence of service.In addition, the candidate must highlight evidence of diversity in theirteaching practices. Each of the items above should be identified in theapplicant's cover letter. A research statement should also be included toidentify the applicant's research agenda they wish to implement as an AssistantProfessor. This includes potential for grant activity, publications, or serviceto the field.
Target Start Date: August 18th. 2025
Contact and Application Deadline:
To apply, complete the online application at (1) a cover letter that addresses your teaching philosophy,highlighting how you promote equity and inclusion in your teaching/research/service;(2) a letter that highlights your current research interests and projects; (3)a current CV; and (4) contact information for three references. Review of materials will begin October 17, 2024 and continue until theposition is filled.Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. KyleWard at ...@unco.edu.
Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet's Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visitUNC's Career Hub,to learn more about UNC's strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The University of Northern Colorado believes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is the pathway to achieving an inclusive community and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. UNC supports the growth of individuals who care about race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability - to honor the intersectionality of our campus. Please visit UNC's Career Hub to learn more about UNC's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
AAEO Employer
The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.
The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the University's policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University's Equal Opportunity Policy.
Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
Clery Act
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