Term Faculty (non-tenure track) - Criminology (23-24)

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Posting Details

Job ID: 114055
Rank: Instructor/Professional Lecturer
College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Responsibilities:

The Criminology Program invites applications for two one-year non-tenure track faulty appointments beginning in September 2023 with potential for renewal. Teaching responsibilities may include: Introduction to the Criminal Legal System, Corrections, Race, Class, Gender, and the Criminal Legal System, Criminological Theories, and other courses required by the Criminology major.

The Criminology Program at DePaul University is the second largest major in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Program provides students with an in-depth understanding of the various aspects of the criminal legal system. DePaul's Criminology Program emphasizes critical thinking, strong analytical and writing skills, ethical considerations, and social justice. Term faculty will participate in collaborative efforts to foster course enhancement, teaching effectiveness, and assessment of student learning.

DePaul University seeks applicants that reflect the diversity of its student body and the city of Chicago. Applicants who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas in their diversity statement. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

We are especially interested in candidates whose work and interests align with DePaul's Vincentian mission which calls on the university to address the great questions of our day, promoting peaceful, just, and equitable solutions to social and environmental challenges.

Required Qualifications:
The preferred candidate will have a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or closely related field and demonstrate effective teaching experience in the area of criminology or criminal justice. ABD candidates with significant progress toward dissertation completion, JD candidates with extensive experience teaching in the area of criminology or criminal justice, or MA or MS in criminology, criminal justice or a related field will also be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, official transcripts, teaching statement, and three reference letters. Applicants may also submit evidence of effective teaching, including student teaching reviews. Reviews of eligible applicants will continue until the position has been filled.

Applicant Documents
C.V.(1)
Cover Letter(1)
Transcript(1)
Teaching Statement(1)
Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation(3)
Student evaluations(1)