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| Employer | University of Southern Mississippi |
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS USA |
| Posted | February 13, 2024 |
Job Details
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice.
Position Details
Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security
Position Type Faculty
Employment Status Full Time
Grant Funded No
Posting Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must complete an online application at https://jobs.usm.edu. Along with the application, applicants should include: (1) a cover letter detailing potential for high-quality teaching and scholarship; (2) a curriculum vita; (3) a detailed research agenda; (4) a list of three professional references along with contact information for each; and (5) unofficial transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions. Official transcripts will be required prior to a campus interview. Anticipated start date for this position is August 2024. To receive priority consideration, applications must be received by March 1, 2024.
All questions concerning this position should be directed to:
Dr. Annabelle Frazier or Dr. Charlie Scheer, Search Committee Co-Chairs,
School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security
The University of Southern Mississippi 118 College Drive #5127,
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
annabelle.frazier@usm.edu or charles.scheer@usm.edu
Job Summary
The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor within the School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security, housed in the College of Arts and Sciences. The ideal candidate for this position would be well qualified to teach courses and assist with course and program development as well as instruction in the fields of criminal justice, security, and intelligence analysis.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
+ Teach, advise and mentor both undergraduate and graduate students.
+ Prepare and submit syllabi, grades and other required course documentation and assessment materials in a timely manner.
+ Scholarly and service activities commensurate with university, college, and school expectations, to include publication, pursuit of external funding, presentations at conferences and working within the University committee structure.
+ Hold regular office hours.
+ Attendance at school, college and university meetings and recruitment events.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Earned doctorate in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Security Studies (or a closely related field) from an accredited university. ABDs will be considered, but it is expected that the Ph.D. will be earned by the date of appointment. Potential to develop a research agenda in the disciplines of Criminal Justice, Security, and/or Intelligence Analysis as evidenced by submission of peer-reviewed publications, professional presentations, and/or grant submissions. Potential for undergraduate and graduate instruction in the disciplines of Criminal Justice, Security, and/or Intelligence Analysis in both seated and online modalities with the potential to teach in both formats. Ability to teach effectively (both online and in traditional settings) at the university level. Ability to effectively advise and mentor students. Strong written and oral communications skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds, programs, and colleges.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise and ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: security studies; homeland security; intelligence institutions, operations, and analysis; terrorism; transnational and organized crime; practical applications of security. Demonstrated scholarship in the disciplines of Security and Intelligence Analysis as evidenced by submission of peer-reviewed publications, professional presentations, and/or grant submissions. Expertise, credentials, and qualifications to support academic programming, research, and service in the disciplines of Security and Intelligence. Record of undergraduate and/or graduate instruction in the disciplines of Security and/or Intelligence Analysis in both seated and online modalities, with the potential to teach in both formats.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 146 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice.
Position Details
Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security
Position Type Faculty
Employment Status Full Time
Grant Funded No
Posting Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must complete an online application at https://jobs.usm.edu. Along with the application, applicants should include: (1) a cover letter detailing potential for high-quality teaching and scholarship; (2) a curriculum vita; (3) a detailed research agenda; (4) a list of three professional references along with contact information for each; and (5) unofficial transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions. Official transcripts will be required prior to a campus interview. Anticipated start date for this position is August 2024. To receive priority consideration, applications must be received by March 1, 2024.
All questions concerning this position should be directed to:
Dr. Annabelle Frazier or Dr. Charlie Scheer, Search Committee Co-Chairs,
School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security
The University of Southern Mississippi 118 College Drive #5127,
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
annabelle.frazier@usm.edu or charles.scheer@usm.edu
Job Summary
The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor within the School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security, housed in the College of Arts and Sciences. The ideal candidate for this position would be well qualified to teach courses and assist with course and program development as well as instruction in the fields of criminal justice, security, and intelligence analysis.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
+ Teach, advise and mentor both undergraduate and graduate students.
+ Prepare and submit syllabi, grades and other required course documentation and assessment materials in a timely manner.
+ Scholarly and service activities commensurate with university, college, and school expectations, to include publication, pursuit of external funding, presentations at conferences and working within the University committee structure.
+ Hold regular office hours.
+ Attendance at school, college and university meetings and recruitment events.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Earned doctorate in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Security Studies (or a closely related field) from an accredited university. ABDs will be considered, but it is expected that the Ph.D. will be earned by the date of appointment. Potential to develop a research agenda in the disciplines of Criminal Justice, Security, and/or Intelligence Analysis as evidenced by submission of peer-reviewed publications, professional presentations, and/or grant submissions. Potential for undergraduate and graduate instruction in the disciplines of Criminal Justice, Security, and/or Intelligence Analysis in both seated and online modalities with the potential to teach in both formats. Ability to teach effectively (both online and in traditional settings) at the university level. Ability to effectively advise and mentor students. Strong written and oral communications skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds, programs, and colleges.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise and ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: security studies; homeland security; intelligence institutions, operations, and analysis; terrorism; transnational and organized crime; practical applications of security. Demonstrated scholarship in the disciplines of Security and Intelligence Analysis as evidenced by submission of peer-reviewed publications, professional presentations, and/or grant submissions. Expertise, credentials, and qualifications to support academic programming, research, and service in the disciplines of Security and Intelligence. Record of undergraduate and/or graduate instruction in the disciplines of Security and/or Intelligence Analysis in both seated and online modalities, with the potential to teach in both formats.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 146 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
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