The Department of Justice, Law & Criminology in the School of Public Affairs at American University invites applications for a full time, tenure-line position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2024.
The successful candidate will be able to complement our department's strengths in areas such as policing, court systems, victimology, juvenile justice, criminological theory, quantitative and/or qualitative methods. Successful applicants must have a strong research portfolio in criminal justice or criminology that includes a track record of publications in high-quality peer-reviewed outlets as well as the ability to attract external funding for their research. Applicants also need documented experience in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should be effective teachers and must be strongly committed to excellence in scholarly research.
A Ph.D. in criminal justice, criminology, sociology, or a closely related field at the time of appointment is required. Candidates who possess a law degree only (J.D. or LL.M.) will not be considered for this position.
Salary and benefits are competitive. Candidates from marginalized and/or historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin onOctober 1 and will continue until the position is filled, subject to ongoing budgetary approval. Please submit applications via: http://apply.interfolio.com/131929 Include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, three letters of recommendation and recent teaching evaluations. Please email Department Chair Bill Davies via davies@american.edu if you have any questions.
Established in 1934, the School of Public Affairs offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the departments of Government; Justice, Law, & Criminology; and Public Administration & Policy. The School’s programs are consistently ranked among the best in the field of public affairs by U.S. News &World Report Learn more about the School of Public Affairs at www.american.edu/spa
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American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities.
American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus. Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.
American University is required to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). In accordance with the Clery Act, each year American University prepares an Annual Security Report. This report contains campus crime statistics as well as descriptions of Public Safety's services. It is available to all applicants upon request by calling the Department of Public Safety at 202-885-2537 or the Annual Security Report is also available online
