Sociology, Criminology, & Criminal Justice - Assistant Professor
As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s eight colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Computer Science & Engineering; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing.
Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 389 Colleges: 2024 Edition, and Best Business Schools: 2024 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre.
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Position Title Assistant Professor – Criminology
The Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Criminal Justice at Sacred Heart University (SHU) seeks applicants for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position to increase the number of Criminology faculty and expand departmental offerings in criminology.
Responsibilities
Courses to be taught include Research Methods for undergraduate majors in Criminal Justice and Sociology, along with development and teaching of courses in Criminology. The person hired will advise undergraduate majors in Criminal Justice and Sociology. Tenure-Track faculty members are expected to engage in substantive service to the department, college, and university. Tenure-Track faculty are also expected to engage in scholarship activities, including presentation of research and publication of peer-reviewed articles as typical in the social sciences. Finally, opportunities exist to teach and/or serve on dissertation committees in the new Ph.D. program in Organization Development and Change housed within the department.
Qualifications
Candidates for this position must possess a Ph.D. in Criminology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a related field. A J.D. degree alone is not sufficient for this position. Prior teaching experience, particularly of Research Methods courses, is preferred. Evidence of publication or of a developed research agenda that will lead to publication while on the Tenure Track is expected.
Application Instructions Qualified candidates should submit: 1) letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of teaching philosophy, 4) statement of research program, 5) examples of syllabi from courses taught, and 6) examples of student evaluations. Three current letters of recommendation will be required if selected for a screening interview. Electronic submission of application materials online only. Any questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Todd Matthews, Chair and Associate Professor, matthewst3@sacredheart.edu.
Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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- Job Function Faculty
- Pay Type Salary
- Required Education Doctorate
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