Assistant Professor-FixedTerm

Position Summary

The School of Criminal Justice (SCJ) at Michigan State University invites applications for up to two 9-month fixed-term teaching positions in our baccalaureate and master’s degree programs at the Assistant Professor rank beginning as early as January 1, 2024 and continuing until all positions are filled. The position is for one academic year, with the strong possibility of renewal based on performance. 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 23 faculty members, including several with joint appointments in academic units and centers across the university. Currently, there are over 1,200 students enrolled in the SCJ’s doctoral, masters, and baccalaureate degree programs. The School's faculty is committed to excellence in teaching, 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.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach three courses per semester or a total of six courses for the academic year, engage in service activities in the university, and to advance student learning in directed readings, independent study, or mentorship if assigned.

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 -criminal justice or relevant social science field

Minimum Requirements

A Ph.D. in criminology or criminal justice, or in a relevant social science field, such as economics, political science, psychology, public health, sociology, or social work is required. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. prior to the position start date and must have a demonstrated record of teaching and/or significant work experience in areas related to the teaching assignment. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching undergraduate or graduate students in face-to-face format.

Required Application Materials

Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit: 1) letter of application that includes a description of professional experience, expertise, professional goals, approach to creating an inclusive learning environment, and teaching philosophy; 2) curriculum vitae; and, 3) three letters of reference. 

Special Instructions

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Review of Applications Begins On

09/15/2023

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.