Associate/Full Professor Tenure System

Working/Functional Title

Associate/Full Professor Tenure System

Position Summary

Michigan State University actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

The School of Criminal Justice (SCJ) at Michigan State University invites applications for a 9-month tenure-system position at the Associate or Full Professor rank beginning August 16, 2025.  This position is supported through Michigan State University’s Global Impact Initiative, designed to address global grand challenges and national priorities through the creation of over 100 new faculty positions in some of the most promising – and critical – fields of research. As such, this position is research focused, with a contract that is 80% research, 10% teaching (i.e., one course per academic year), and 10% service.

The candidate must demonstrate expertise in the area(s) of cybercrime and/or cyber-security. Preference will be given to candidates that can enhance existing areas of strength in two focus areas: 1) expertise in policing and policy issues related to the nexus of cybercrime, terrorism, and radicalization so as to improve the capacities of local, state, and federal agencies to respond to these threats; and 2) research on extremism, terrorism, and nation-state activities in online spaces, with particular emphasis on best practices for data collection to produce actionable intelligence. Preference will also be given to candidates with experience or aptitude for external funding and those with experience or aptitude for developing community/practitioner engaged research partnerships. However, all areas of research in the space of cybercrime and cybersecurity will be considered.  A Ph.D. in criminology or criminal justice, or in another relevant field, such as economics, psychology, sociology, or computer science, is required. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. prior to the position’s start date and must have demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and research.  Successful candidates are expected to have a strong record of scholarly publications. Prior experience with course development related to cybercrime and/or cyber-security is preferred.

Michigan State University is the pioneer land-grant institution located in East Lansing, Michigan.  The SCJ is a national leader in criminal justice and criminology research and education.  Housed in the College of Social Science, the SCJ has 27 tenure-system faculty members. Currently, there are over 1,100 students enrolled in the SCJ’s doctoral (n = 32), master’s (n = 245), and baccalaureate (n = 920) degree programs. The School's faculty is committed to excellence in research and scholarship befitting a major research university (see the School’s website at: http://cj.msu.edu/).  True to the pioneering land-grant mission of Michigan State University, the School has a strong and proud tradition of both advancing and translating knowledge into practice and policy through engagement with local, state, national and international partners in both public and private sectors.  The School’s faculty, academic specialists, and outreach specialists are highly active in securing and implementing external grants and contracts to advance its mission. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -criminology or criminal justice, or in another relevant field, such as economics, psychology, sociology, or computer science

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. prior to the position start date and must have demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and research.  Successful candidates are expected to have a strong record of scholarly publications. Prior experience with course development related to cybercrime and/or cyber-security is preferred.

Desired Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates that can enhance existing areas of strength in two focus areas: 1) expertise in policing and policy issues related to the nexus of cybercrime, terrorism, and radicalization so as to improve the capacities of local, state, and federal agencies to respond to these threats; and 2) research on extremism, terrorism, and nation-state activities in online spaces, with particular emphasis on best practices for data collection to produce actionable intelligence. Preference will also be given to candidates with experience or aptitude for external funding and those with experience or aptitude for developing community/practitioner engaged research partnerships.

Required Application Materials

Please submit:

1. letter of application that includes a description of professional experience, expertise, professional goals, and research and teaching philosophy;
2. a diversity statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion will advance MSU’s commitment to inclusive excellence;
3. curriculum vitae; and
4. contact information for 3 people that can supply letters of reference. 

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries may be directed to the chair of the search committee: Dr. Thomas Holt at holtt@msu.edu.

Review of Applications Begins On

10/01/2024

Website

cj.msu.edu

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.