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Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Employer
University of Rhode Island
Location
Kingston, RI

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Faculty Jobs
Social Sciences, Criminal Justice
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job Title:

Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by April 30, 2021. Second consideration may be given to applications received by May 30, 2021. Applications received subsequent to the second consideration date (May 30, 2021) may not be given full consideration.
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The Criminology and Criminal Justice Program at the University of Rhode Island invites candidates to apply for a full-time lecturer position starting in Fall 2021. We seek candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching courses in criminology and criminal justice who will teach core and elective classes in our major and potentially develop new elective options that expand our curriculum.
This full-time, non-tenure track position is limited to one year with anticipated renewal.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach 12 credit hours on URI’s Kingston campus in the Criminology and Criminal Justice Program per semester or the equivalent in other duties such as advising undergraduate majors. Hold regular office hours for students, attend Program faculty meetings and participate in service to the program as they pertain to normal instructional responsibilities. The successful candidate will teach required undergraduate introductory courses and upper-division electives courses in the major with the opportunity to develop new elective courses specific to the candidate’s interests.

Qualifications

Required:

1. Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or closely related discipline. (a J.D. is not sufficient for this position).

2. Demonstrated excellence in teaching criminology, criminal justice, or closely related courses at the college/university level. (TA experience will be considered).

3. Ability to teach face-to-face courses on URI’s Kingston Campus.

4. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

5. Demonstrated proficiency in oral communication.

6. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication.

Preferred:

1. Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or closely related discipline.

2. Experience teaching criminology, criminal justice, or closely related courses at the college/university level as the instructor of record.

3. Experience teaching online or blended classes.
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Union:

AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors

Status :

Academic Year, Full-time, Non-tenure-track, Limited

End Date of Restriction or Limitation:

Position is full-time academic year, non-tenure track, limited to 06/18/2022 with anticipated renewal.

Department:

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Campus Location:

Kingston

Grant Funded:

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach the following 4 (PDF) documents to your Faculty Employment Application:

(#1) Letter of application that describes your qualifications and interest in the position. (1-2 pages as one complete pdf document).

(#2) Curriculum vita that includes the names and contact information of three references (as one complete pdf document).

(#3) “Other Document” – Inclusive Pedagogy Statement. For example, you might describe how you see your role in facilitating the success of underrepresented students in Criminology and Criminal Justice, what teaching practices you use to create an inclusive classroom, and/or how you incorporate diverse perspectives into your teaching materials. Use specific experience and examples whenever possible. (1-2 pages as one complete pdf document.

(#4) “Other Document” – a teaching portfolio including your: 1) statement of teaching philosophy; 2) syllabi for criminology and/or criminal justice oriented classes, 3) sample assignments/assessments, and 4) student evaluations of teaching or other evidence of teaching excellence. (not to exceed 15 pages of materials as one complete pdf document).

Position Number:

108744

Posting Number:

F00235

Posting Date:

04/12/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Quicklink for Posting:

https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/7930

Organization

The University of Rhode IslandURI Picture 1

Founded in 1892, this land and sea grant university is the flagship public research institution in Rhode Island, enrolling more than 14,500 undergraduate students and 2,000 graduate students.

Thinking big
URI is home to some of today’s leading innovators, discoverers, and creative problem solvers and is known regionally and worldwide for its big ideas and pioneering research in such areas as environmental studies, neuroscience, biotechnology and life sciences, engineering, marine sciences, forensic sciences, pharmaceuticals, behavioral sciences, and public health promotion. A strong core of traditional academic disciplines provides the foundation for all specialized, professional, and applied areas of study. The University receives about $60 million annually in federal funding for research across 87 undergraduate and 70 graduate degree programs.

Motivated students, engaged faculty

Nearly 23,000 students applied for fewer than 3,300 openings in the 2017 freshman class, which boasts an average grade point average of 3.54. The 17 to 1 student/faculty ratio allows for personal attention and rewarding teaching experiences. Approximately 87 percent of faculty hold terminal degrees. In 2018 URI produced two Fulbright Scholars, five Boren Scholars, a Truman Scholar, and was named a one of the country’s top Gilman scholar-producing schools. URI’s commitment to diversity is demonstrated through its student body, with 43 states and 65 nations represented and 20 percent of students identifying as persons of color, a 65 percent increase since 2008.

Four campuses, one community

URI’s main campus is located on 1,248 acres in rural Kingston, where the campus core — including a quadrangle surrounded by handsome granite buildings — is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Six miles from Rhode Island’s beaches, this campus is conveniently situated along the Boston to New York corridor. The University’s renowned Graduate School of Oceanography is located at the 165-acre Narragansett Bay Campus. The Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies brings higher education to downtown Providence. Nearby, the 133,000-square-foot Rhode Island Nursing Education Center URI Picture 2includes unparalleled simulation labs. The W. Alton Jones Campus — 2,300 acres of forests, lakes, and farmland in West Greenwich — provides a secluded setting for academic research, environmental education, business meetings and special events.

 

Investing in the future
Since 2007, the University has invested $607 million in campus capital projects, including: a $150 million engineering complex, due to open in 2019; Brookside, another new apartment-style residence hall, 2019; a Welcome Center, 2018; the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center, 2017; Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences, 2016; and Avedisian Hall, home to the College of Pharmacy, 2012.

 

Expertise on demand

The University is home to several centers of expertise that tackle some of society’s most vexing challenges. The George & Anne Ryan Institute for Neuroscience brings multi-disciplinary research to bear on devastating brain diseases, such as ALS and Alzheimer’s. The Digital Forensics and Cyber Security Center supports state, national, and international public welfare through education, research, training, and service. The Business Engagement Center is the “front door” through which industry taps into research and training opportunities and assistance with intellectual property or technology issues. The R.I. Food Center brings URI’s agricultural roots to the 21st century as a resource for farmers, consumers, retailers, and others across the food industry

Company info
Telephone
401-874-1000
Location
80 Lower College Road
North Kingston
Rhode Island
02881
US

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