The University of Tampa
Assistant Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice
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Job Description
- Req#: R0007999
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Position Details
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at The University of Tampa invites applications for an assistant professor in the areas of criminology and criminal justice, beginning August 2024. The Department offers a B.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice and an M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Tenured and tenure-track faculty members have a 3-course per semester teaching load. Upper-division courses are typically capped at 20 students. Faculty members also are expected to actively engage in research, provide service to the department, college, and university, as well as advise criminology and criminal justice majors.
Teaching will be at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Area of specialization is open, but we are particularly interested in candidates who can support our department’s core courses and upper-division electives. Applicants must demonstrate excellent teaching, a clear research agenda, and a publication record.
The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially based private institution of 11,047 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UT reflects this vibrancy; with 25 consecutive years of enrollment growth, UT boasts over 300 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and most of the world’s countries, and a "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Criminology or Criminal Justice (or related discipline) from an accredited institution is required at the time of appointment.
Review of applications will begin on December 4, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.
Required Attachments
All required documents listed below should be uploaded to the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.
1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Statement of Research Interests
5. Graduate Transcripts
6. Name and Contact Information for at least three academic/professional references
The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning. The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences, and Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education.
The College of Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Education offers rigorous, high-quality undergraduate curricula in Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Data Science, Education, History, International Studies, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, and Applied Sociology. Graduate programs include a M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, a M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, and a M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology. Our faculty are excellent teachers and scholars who engage their students both in and out of the classroom. Our college continually fosters relationships with governmental, not-for-profit, and community organizations in the greater Tampa Bay region to provide students with the opportunity to pursue an internship, volunteer, or interact with professionals working in their chosen field. Each department also offers study abroad courses that students can take for credit toward their degree. For more information, see https://www.ut.edu/academics/college-of-social-sciences-mathematics-and-education.
The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate based on age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other non-job-related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.
Submission Guidelines
To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.
External Field
Background Check Requirements
Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.
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