Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice

at  Athabasca University

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QUALIFICATIONS

• The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, or a related field and will complement our current Criminal Justice faculty’s expertise in clinical forensic psychology. Applications are encouraged from those whose scholarship critically addresses the criminal justice system. Ideally, we are seeking a candidate with an active research program and publication record in one or more of the following areas: policing, corrections, crime trends, or criminal victimization. Early career scholars are highly encouraged to apply.
• The successful applicant will be expected to maintain a robust research program in a virtual environment and be able to provide research training opportunities for Criminal Justice students.
• Experience in distance learning and familiarity with digital teaching technologies would also be preferred assets.

Applicants are asked to submit an application package through the application portal consisting of:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Research statement (3 pages max, 12 font, Times New Roman)
• Teaching statement (2 pages max, 12 font, Times New Roman)
• Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) statement (1 page max, 12 font, Times New Roman)

The full job description can be viewed at:Academic Role Description.

Please refer the Job description for details