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Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
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Position Number: 1627385
Location: San Antonio, TX
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Criminal Justice

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary
The Department of Criminal Justice at the University of the Incarnate Word invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Criminal Justice (tenure-track, 4-4 teaching load) beginning August 2020. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology or closely related field, specialize in the teaching of Criminal Justice, and demonstrate a proven record of effective teaching and research in that field.

Essential Functions
Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service and professional activities. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission.

Job Duties

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
-Research and teaching competency in Criminal Justice;
-Ability to deliver existing lower and upper-division courses in area of specialty and develop new courses reflecting specific research interests;
-Familiarity with the Catholic Intellectual Tradition;
-Demonstrated understanding of Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs);
-Demonstrated competency in instruction and mentoring of students from a variety of backgrounds, including first-generation, low income, and racial and ethnic minorities;
-Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
-Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education
Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology or closely related field; ABD may be considered; Juris Doctorate alone will not be considered.

Required Work Experience
Minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience in the field with demonstrated instructional competency via student and peer evaluation processes.

Preferred Qualifications

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

Work Hours

Physical Demands

Posting Number: UN381PO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Faculty
Desired Start Date: 08/17/2020
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: Dean of CHASS
Salary:
Open Date: 09/20/2019
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant
Please include a list of at least three professional references with your application.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/13562

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