Regular Faculty - Criminology

Position Summary

TheDepartment of Culture, Society, and Justice at the University of Idaho invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor starting in August 2024.

Rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in department and college bylaws.

The successful candidate will contribute to the Department’s program in criminology. All areas of specialization will be considered, but we are particularly seeking areas that complement our current course offerings and department strengths.

In addition to maintaining an active research agenda, the successful candidates will be expected to teach two or more of the core service courses offered in our new Master of Sciences degree in criminology and our undergraduate degree program in criminology (e.

g., Introduction to Criminology, Justice Institutions, Criminological Theory, Research Methods in Criminology, and / or Justice Policy Issues).

Faculty are also encouraged to teach in their specialty areas within criminology. The standard teaching load is a 2 / 3 (five classes per academic year).

Unit / Department Summary The is composed of three academic programs. Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology offering undergraduate degrees in each, as well as a M.

A. in Anthropology. These degrees are offered in partial fulfillment of the University of Idaho’s mission as the state’s leader in the enhancing the scientific, economic, social, legal and cultural assets of our state and developing solutions for complex problems facing our society.

Many of the department’s courses heavily support the university general education, the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences core, and other programs throughout the university.

The is the largest and most diverse college at the University of Idaho and we are committed to building a just and inclusive society.

As the college which focuses on liberal arts education, we provide foundational support for all students as well as offer majors, minors, certificates, and enriching experiences aimed to produce globally-engaged, culturally competent, well-versed citizens who desire to grow the State of Idaho and engage the world.

CLASS is a research college whose faculty investigate the cutting edges of humanities, social sciences, and performing arts.

We seek staff and faculty who will share in our goals and contribute to our culture of acceptance. Contingency Description Teaching & Advising 60% Scholarship & Creative Activity 30% Outreach & Extension 5% University Service & Leadership 5% Qualifications Minimum Education / Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire. Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in criminology, criminal justice, law & society, or a closely related field (a JD does not meet the minimum educational requirements for this position);
• Experience developing and / or teaching criminology courses;
• Experience conducting and disseminating research in peer reviewed and / or scholarly journals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching online courses;
• Experience contributing to a diverse and inclusive academic community;
• Record of departmental, college, and / or university service participation.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Posting Information