Full-Time Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology
Job Description
Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology
Ball State University
The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology (CJC) of Ball State University invites applicants to fill a position at the assistant professor level (tenure-track) for Fall 2021.
The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology currently has ten tenure-track faculty members and four full-time instructors. The department offers a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and a graduate concentration in Public Administration. The undergraduate program currently has approximately 550 enrolled students. Housed in the College of Sciences and Humanities, the CJC Department is located on the main campus in Muncie, Indiana. The successful candidate will instruct a range of courses related to Criminology and Criminal Justice. Qualified candidates must demonstrate a specialization in the area of policing. Standard teaching load is three courses at three credit hours per course, which may include online courses.
Continuous productive scholarly activity is expected, as well as service involving engagement with the department, college, university profession and, as appropriate, various communities, organizations, or groups.
Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or related field from an accredited college, or university by the date of appointment; A.B.D. (All But Dissertation) candidates will be considered.
An active research agenda and/or strong potential for research productivity, as evidenced through research statements. A specialization in policing is required, as evidenced through research or teaching statements.
Employer will consider sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates that specialize in the area of policing with a pedagogical approach that includes cultural competence. In addition to policing, preferences will be given to those with subspecialties in Victimology and/or Race and Gender.
A willingness to commit to active engagement in departmental activities, services and initiatives is desirable.
Apply online at: http://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/23251 . Include the following documents with your application: vitae and cover letter addressed to search committee chair, a diversity statement and a research statement. The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earner is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted through January 16, 2021.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, approximately 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students enroll each year in diverse academic programs on and off campus. Our students come from all Indiana counties, all 50 states, and 68 countries to pursue knowledge in seven academic colleges offering 190 undergraduate majors, 130 undergraduate minors, 140 graduate programs and 200 study abroad programs.
The Ball State way is rooted in the Beneficence Pledge – a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, honesty and integrity, social responsibility, gratitude and valuing the intrinsic worth of each member of our community. Ball State students, faculty and staff are empowered in a culture that believes in them and demands they believe in themselves. They are partners in an innovative, immersive approach to education. They are supported by living and learning facilities that enable intellectual curiosity. We graduate scholars who are changing the world, and we’ve dedicated our University to do the same.
The university offers an excellent wellness program and extensive benefits offerings to include a generous paid time off package and paid parental leave. For further information regarding benefits please visit: https://cms.bsu.edu/About/AdministrativeOffices/HumanResources/Jobs/Benefits-and-Community/Faculty
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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