Associate Professor/Professor of Criminology

Please see Special Instructions for more details.Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm EST on January 3, 2022, the position closing date.

To apply, please complete the online application process available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as an Adobe PDF document including:
1) Cover Letter, addressed to Chair, Criminology Search Committee2) Curriculum Vitae3) Teaching Philosophy - One- or two-page statement of teaching philosophy that addresses both past and potential contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion in the areas of advising and teaching4) Research Summary - One- or two-page statement of research program
** If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the Other category.
Note that letters of application without the requested components will not meet the application requirements.

Please note that a minimum of three professional references are required for all applications.

Letters of reference may be requested at a later date.

Please direct questions concerning the search or regarding the online application process to soccrm@uncw.edu.
Associate Professor/Professor of Criminology
External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/22198
College College of Arts and Sciences Admin - 32000 College
Dept/School Sociology & Criminology - 32450
Vacancy Number 16F-406
Position Number 6033
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this PositionTo instantiate our values of Access, Equity, and Diversity, the UNCW College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is embarking on our second year of a cluster hire initiative in the areas of Africana Studies, Race, Racial Inequality, and Social Justice. We seek to build a network of researchers, scholars, and artists that will support the ongoing work in which we are engaged and to set a path forward as we grow these areas of critical study into regional and national strengths. The position of Associate Professor/Professor of Criminology within the Department of Sociology and Criminology is part of this initiative.

The Department of Sociology and Criminology is seeking to hire a criminologist at the Associate or Full Professor rank on a nine-month contract starting August 2022. Upon initial appointment, the successful candidate will teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in the program's curriculum. Further, the successful candidate will write grants, advise students, and provide community engagement and professional service. This position carries a teaching load of three courses per term while maintaining an active research agenda in their specialization area. The position also includes the opportunity for additional summer school teaching. The selected candidate should have an established record of innovation and leadership in teaching, research and service. Academic rank at time of appointment will be a tenured Associate Professor or Professor, commensurate with experience and scholarly achievement.

The Department of Sociology and Criminology is committed to increasing knowledge of human societies from a broad diversity of perspectives and experiences, and believe that our students, our faculty, and our curricula are essential elements in that vision. We are seeking a colleague who shares that commitment and is interested in being an integral part of the department.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsA Ph.D. or terminal degree in criminology, criminal justice, sociology, legal studies or a closely related field. For this position, a J.D. is not considered a terminal degree.

Concurrent to fulfilling department needs, this position is expected to support the existing Africana Studies minor and contribute to the development of a planned Africana Studies major at UNCW.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & ExperiencePreference will be given to criminologist whose research focuses on the intersectional study of race, ethnicity, crime, and justice. Selected candidates will be actively engaged in departmental meetings, committees, and special project work to further goals of the department.

Candidates with experience working with culturally diverse population are encouraged to apply.
Required Certifications or Licensure
Primary Function of Organizational UnitThe Department of Sociology and Criminology (www.uncw.edu/soccrm) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington has 26 full-time faculty members, over 350 undergraduate majors, and offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in sociology and criminology (general and public), including an online bachelor's degree in criminology, and a Master of Arts in sociology and criminology. The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to learning through the integration of teaching and mentoring with research and service. Guided by our strategic plan, the university is committed to nurturing a campus culture that reflects its values of diversity and globalization, ethics and integrity, and excellence and innovation. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, the university is focused on supporting and enhancing the student-centered learning experience that has been a hallmark since its founding in 1947. UNCW offers an array of programs at the baccalaureate and master's levels, and doctoral programs in marine biology, educational leadership, psychology and nursing practice. UNCW is one of the 17 institutions that make up the UNC System.
College/School InformationThe College of Arts and Sciences is UNCW's largest academic unit and awards approximately two-thirds of the university's academic credits. Ours is a comprehensive arts and sciences college comprising the arts, the humanities, the mathematical and natural sciences, and the social and behavioral sciences.
The College's twenty-five units offer a variety of undergraduate majors leading to the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Fine Arts, the Bachelor of Music, and the Bachelor of Science. The College also offers a full complement of minors, including interdisciplinary minors such as Africana studies, Asian studies, Forensic studies, Latin America studies, Middle East & Islamic studies, Native-American studies, and Women's and Gender studies, among others.
Applied learning is a hallmark of the student experience in the College of Arts and Sciences. Each of the College's departments requires an applied learning experience as a part of the curriculum for its undergraduate majors. Examples include faculty-directed research, internships, service learning, and capstone courses and projects, all of which challenge students to integrate various strands of knowledge and to apply that knowledge to broader, real-world or real disciplinary situations. Through applied learning, students in the College gain direct hands-on experience with the skills of their major fields as an essential part of their preparation for life and career.
In addition to its undergraduate major and minor programs, the College is chiefly responsible for the curriculum that comprises the UNCW's University Studies Program, through which all UNCW undergraduates gain a foundation in the liberal arts and develop the transferable skills essential for life in the twenty-first century. The College strives in its undergraduate programs and in its University Study offerings to nurture creative thinking, intellectual curiosity, diversity and inclusion, and academic integrity in students while providing them with a solid foundation of knowledge in their chosen fields. Upon completion of their undergraduate studies, College of Arts and Sciences students will have the necessary preparation for rewarding careers, advanced study, effective citizenship, and meaningful lives.
Graduate degrees awarded in the College of Arts and Sciences include the Master of Arts, the Master of Fine Arts, the Master of Public Administration, the Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy (Marine Biology and Psychology). In addition, the nationally awarded Graduate Liberal Studies program offers a personalized curriculum of interdisciplinary study leading to the Master of Arts. Post-baccalaureate certificates in Applied Statistics, Environmental Studies, Forensic Science, Conflict Management and Resolution, Gender Studies and Hispanic Studies are available. Graduate programs in the College are designed to develop intellectual competence and to prepare the student for careers in business, industry, government, teaching or for further study at the doctoral level.
University InformationThe University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO StatementAt the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for EmploymentFinal candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Special Notes to ApplicantsPrior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm EST on January 3, 2022, the position closing date.

To apply, please complete the online application process available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as an Adobe PDF document including:
1) Cover Letter, addressed to Chair, Criminology Search Committee2) Curriculum Vitae3) Teaching Philosophy - One- or two-page statement of teaching philosophy that addresses both past and potential contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion in the areas of advising and teaching4) Research Summary - One- or two-page statement of research program
** If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the Other category.
Note that letters of application without the requested components will not meet the application requirements.

Please note that a minimum of three professional references are required for all applications.

Letters of reference may be requested at a later date.

Please direct questions concerning the search or regarding the online application process to soccrm@uncw.edu.
Position Type Permanent
Job Posting Date 10/22/2021
Job Close Date 01/03/2022
Applicant Documents Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vita

• Teaching Philosophy

• Research Summary

Optional Documents

• Other

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