East Stroudsburg University's Department of Sociology, Social Work & Criminal Justice is looking for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice.
Located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, ESU's proximity to New York City, Philadelphia, and the rapidly expanding Lehigh Valley, provides convenient access to extensive professional markets, social and cultural activities. Just minutes from campus are the country's largest water parks, scenic Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Appalachian Trail, and many other opportunities for professional growth and recreational fun.
The successful candidate will join a cohesive, collaborative and diverse multidisciplinary department that offers majors and minors in Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Social Work. The Criminal Justice program offers a comprehensive foundation of core courses, in addition to a wide variety of elective courses and opportunities for internships and experiential learning.
Applicants must possess prior university-level teaching experience, and be able to teach both introductory survey courses, and upper-level major electives in an area of expertise. While all specialty areas will be considered, preference will be given to candidates who:
• Demonstrate a strong background teaching courses related to the Courts/Judicial Process (to include areas such as bail, plea-bargaining, the trial & sentencing for example); • Topics of Social Inequalities, Crime and Justice (to include areas such as racial and ethnic disparities in crime and criminal justice, women in criminal justice, poverty and crime for example); • AND an open secondary area of specialization in teaching and/or research.
The successful candidate will have a 4/4 teaching load and is also expected to maintain a focused scholarly agenda and provide service to the Department and University. The position also requires working with other department faculty in developing programming activities and events, as well as culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy.
Qualifications:
• A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology or closely related program of study (ABD considered provided dissertation defense date guarantees conferral of degree before date of appointment). • Experience teaching Criminal Justice and/or closely related subject(s) at the post-secondary level. • Evidence of ongoing scholarly activity. • Minimum of two (2) years professional experience in Criminal Justice or closely related field. • The ability to work with diverse populations.
What We Offer
Outstanding benefits package including medical from date of hire, retirement contributions, employee wellness program, and paid holiday leave.
Family Tuition waivers: Every full-time employee will receive a full tuition waiver for all ESU courses for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and children. Every full-time employee will receive 50% tuition waiver at all PASSHE universities for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and children.
Optional membership to PSECU Credit Union
Community commitment to living by the Warrior Code:
• Accountable for Ones Actions • Positive, Honest, and Loyal • Committed to Self-Growth • Willing to Sacrifice for the Greater Good • Respectful of the Environment and Community • Dedicated to Empowering Others
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants must apply through the ESU Job Portal and must include:
Additional materials, including official transcripts and three letters of reference, will be requested from finalists. ABD candidates must provide authoritative documentation supporting Ph.D. conferral date. Only completed applications will receive consideration.
Must be at least 18 years old and have English literacy skills. Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment/degree verifications.
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