Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice - Tenure Track

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299520 About Us Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment. Job Summary The Department of Criminal Justice at Albany State University is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice-Tenure Track. The ideal candidate for this position will share our department¿s goals of educating students to excel educationally and promote justice in our society. The candidate will teach courses in the department, both lower and upper-level classes. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Responsibilities The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses and have the potential to teach graduate courses. The successful candidate will also participate in all departmental duties including, but not limited to: Advising and mentoring our students, recruiting, program assessment, committee assignments, professional development, maintaining an active research agenda, and other duties as assigned. Teaching workload of 12 semester hours and participation in classroom instruction. Participating in any duties performed in the department including assessment, curriculum review, and development. Attending university functions, including commencement, convocation, faculty committee, and department meeting. Furthermore, the candidate must: Engage in continuing scholarship and professional development, including professional publications, conference presentations, and grant writing. Contribute to professional organizations and the professional growth of the university. Demonstrate teaching experience commensurate to the level of appointment. Required Qualifications Doctorate in Criminal justice, Criminology, or a closely related field. A minimum of at least one year of teaching experience preferably in graduate-related areas of Criminal Justice. Preferred Qualifications Strong expertise in research, statistics, and scholarly publication. Proposed Salary Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Required Documents to Attach Cover letter. Resume. Unofficial transcripts. A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge Knowledge of criminal justice theories, policies, practices, and emerging issues affecting the field. Knowledge of curriculum development, student learning outcomes, and academic assessment practices. Knowledge of research methodologies, statistical analysis, and scholarly publication standards in criminal justice. Skills Strong teaching and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse student populations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for instruction, advising, and scholarly activities. Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills to effectively manage teaching, scholarship, and service responsibilities. Abilities Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate-level criminal justice courses and contribute to curriculum development. Ability to advise and mentor students while supporting their academic and professional growth. Ability to maintain an active research agenda and contribute to departmental, university, and professional service activities. Contact Information For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu . For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.edu . USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct . Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 . Institutional Values Excellence We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services. Respect We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions. Community We strive to build community and value a good mindset. Teamwork We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results. Learning We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment. Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University. Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

• a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
• a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
• a successful pre-employment drug test Equal Employment Opportunity Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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