Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Professor

Working Title

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice - tenure track

Department

240110 - Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology

Pay Rate

Per faculty salary model.

FTE

1.0

FLSA

Exempt

Position Number

998479

Classification

Faculty

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Note: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.

Candidates must complete an on-line faculty profile found at https://jobs.ucmo.edu and apply to position 998479.

Candidates should submit (1) a cover letter that outlines the applicant's interest, qualifications, and experience for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) unofficial transcripts for all awarded degrees; (4) teaching philosophy and (5) include on faculty profile the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of a minimum of three professional references. These documents must be attached to the faculty profile at the time of application. Only completed online faculty profiles with the attached documents will be accepted for this position.

If contacted for a campus interview, three (3) formal letters of reference and official transcripts
for all awarded degrees will be required to issue the contract. The finalist chosen for this
position will be subject to criminal background and educational verification checks.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The desired starting date for this appointment is August 5, 2024. This is a 9-month appointment.

For more information, contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Scott Chenault at chenault@ucmo.edu
University of Central Missouri
Criminal Justice & Criminology Program
P.O. Box 800
Humphreys Building, Suite 300
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 543-4951

For information about the on-line application process contact Human Resources at jobs@ucmo.edu or (660)543-4255.

UCM requires that all faculty applicants complete the on-line faculty profile. All documents requested must be attached to the profile at the time of application. Only completed faculty profiles with attached documents will be accepted for this position.

The University of Central Missouri is an AA/ EEO / ADA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Working hours:

Professional Faculty Hours

Bargaining Unit

No

Work Location

Warrensburg Campus

Posting Date

11/09/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Purpose

The Criminal Justice & Criminology Program at the University of Central Missouri ( UCM )
is searching for one (1) tenure-track appointment. Candidates with demonstrated skills and experience in teaching and research in juvenile justice and/or corrections are highly desired.
The appointment is a 4/4 load or an option of a 3/3 load with a research release.

Minimum requirements include the ability or potential to teach core courses in the area of Criminal Justice and Criminology within the current curriculum, participation in appropriate academic service, and involvement in professional and scholarly development activities.

Preferred candidates are those with a demonstrable commitment to scholarly and professional activities, the instruction and mentoring of both undergraduate and graduate students, a
readiness to participate in departmental, college, and university service, as well as an ability to
contribute to distance learning opportunities.

The Criminal Justice and Criminology Program is housed in the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies. The program currently has 12 full-time faculty positions with approximately 460 majors.

Education & Formal Training

Doctorate degree (Specify field(s) of study below)

Other Education & Formal Training

Required:

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice and/or Criminology or related field is required. ABD will be
considered. A candidate will have one year to complete the terminal degree and will hold the
title of Visiting Assistant Professor while ABD .

Computer Skills

Word-Processing, Presentation, Other

Experience

Preferred candidates are those with a demonstrable commitment to scholarly and professional
activities, the instruction and mentoring of both undergraduate and graduate students, a
readiness to participate in departmental, college, and university service, as well as an ability to
contribute to distance learning opportunities.

Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Sensory abilities: special vision and/or hearing requirements (specify), Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality

Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

Physical & Environmental Factors:

Special Working Conditions:

Irregular work hours, Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions

Ability to Keyboard

No keyboarding test required.

Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you understand that the university requires a background check for this position and that any job offer made to the selected candidate is contingent upon the results of this check? (Open Ended Question)
2. * Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to acquire or maintain U.S. work authorization?
   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. References
3. Transcripts
4. Vitae
5. Documentation of Teaching Effectiveness

Optional Documents