Title: Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Division: Provost's Office
Department: College of Liberal Arts
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: Annual Salary
EEO Job Group: 2 C5
Position Summary
The Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Southern Indiana, a public university in Evansville, Indiana, seeks applications for a 9-month tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in Criminal Justice. Appointment will begin Fall 2025.
Duties/Responsibilities
The Assistant Professor will be expected to teach face-to-face and online, at both the undergraduate and graduate level, maintain an active research agenda culminating in peer-reviewed publications, and engage in professional and university service activities.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Applicants must hold or be nearing completion (ABD) of a doctoral degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology or related field. Applicants in the process of finishing their degree will be considered at the rank of Instructor if the degree will be conferred by the end of their first year of employment. If employment starts in August 2025, terminal degree must be completed by the end of July 2026.
We are seeking candidates whose research and teaching specializations lies in policing.
About the College
Information about the College of Liberal Arts can be found at https://www.usi.edu/liberal-arts
About the Department
Information on the degree programs in the Department of Criminal Justice may be found at https://www.usi.edu/liberal-arts/criminal-justice/
Search Committee Chair:
If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Jason Callahan, search committee chair, at jcallahan@usi.edu.
Best Consideration Date:
For best consideration, please submit materials before November 29, 2024.
Pre-Employment Screening
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Authorization to Work in the United States
USI will sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.
Interview Accommodations
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.
EEO Statement
The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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