Assistant Professor
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Job TitleAssistant ProfessorDepartmentJustice and Community StudiesWorker TypeRegularPay TypeSalarySalary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.Benefit EligibleYesScreening Date2024-11-01Job Description SummaryAssistant Professor (tenure track) to teach undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice, advise students, provide service to the institution, the community and/or the profession and maintain an active research agenda. The appointment will begin on August 18, 2025.Job DescriptionAssistant Professor (tenure track) to teach undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice, advise students, provide service to the institution, the community and/or the profession and maintain an active research agenda. The appointment will begin on August 18, 2025. Miami offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes, among other things, medical and dental insurance, a tuition waiver for dependents and a retirement plan.Founded in 1809, Miami University is the 10th oldest public university in the United States. A comprehensive liberal arts university, Miami offers over 100 undergraduate and over 50 graduate degrees and is consistently ranked highly for its commitment to undergraduate teaching by U.S. News and World Report.The successful candidate will join the Department of Justice and Community Studies (JCS), which is located at the Miami's regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown. JCS currently serves over 120 majors with five full-time continuing faculty and several part-time, visiting and affiliate faculty. JCS is committed to Miami Regionals' community service mission, to the teacher-scholar model, and to academic freedom and the truth-seeking mission of the University. The typical class size is 20 - 30 students, and JCS courses are taught both on-line and in face-to-face formats.Minimum Qualifications:Ph.D. in criminal justice or closely related discipline by date of appointment or a J.D. and master's degree in closely related discipline by date of appointment.Consideration may be given to candidates who possess significant teaching experience in both face-to-face and online formats and/or those with research and teaching interests that complement existing departmental strengths.Additional Position Information (if applicable)Required Application DocumentsCover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research plans, statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available)Special Instructions (if applicable)Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Daniel Hall, Search Committee Chair, at ...@miamioh.edu. Review of applications will begin two weeks after position posting and will continue until the position is filled.Additional InformationA criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.This organization participates in E-Verify.Remote WorkFor positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.Reasonable AccommodationsRequests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ...@miamioh.edu or 513-###-####. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.Diversity StatementMiami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. 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