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Posting Number:
20231042F

Position Title:
Assistant Professor - Criminology

Position Type:
Faculty

Location:
Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:
full-time/9-months

Department:
144-Sociology - CRM

Position Summary:
The Department of Sociology and Criminology at Villanova University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in the criminology program, starting in August of 2024. We seek a promising scholar who shares the Department's enthusiasm for quality research, undergraduate teaching excellence, and dedicated service. We especially encourage applicants whose scholarship focuses on one or more of the following pressing contemporary issues: gun violence, political violence/terrorism, cybercrime, and comparative criminology, although other specialties may be considered. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational environment and contribute to Villanova University's Strategic Plan, Rooted. Restless (https://www1.villanova.edu/university/strategic-plan.html).

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the Criminology program and consist of five undergraduate courses per academic year, with a semester-long sabbatical after a successful third-year review. In addition to teaching courses aligned with their expertise, our new colleague will be expected to teach the introductory-level course along with the research methods and/or data analysis course. Candidates for this position are encouraged to pursue an active research agenda and strive for high-quality publications. We value meaningful university, disciplinary, and public service from our departmental colleagues.

Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates should have earned a Ph.D. in Criminology or Sociology by the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Special Message to Applicants:
Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu/. The online application should include:
1) a letter indicating interests and suitability for the position, including a description of your research and teaching interests
2) curriculum vitae
3) unofficial academic transcripts
4) three electronically submitted letters of recommendation
Review of applications begins August 23, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.

Posting Date:
07/06/2023

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:
Competitive

Salary Band:

Job Classification:
faculty