Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice and Criminology, 81986 / 34763
Location: UMKC Volker Campus
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 41945
Hiring Department

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Effective July 1, 2022, the School of College of Arts and Sciences will transition to the School of Humanities and Social Services.

Some divisions may make some adjustments to current faculty guidelines and policy with that transition.

Job Description

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City invites applications for two (2) 9-month, Visiting Assistant Professor positions beginning in the 2022-2023 academic year. Responsibilities will include teaching four courses per semester in the Criminal Justice and Criminology undergraduate BA and/or MS programs (or equivalent effort based on department need) as well as participation in departmental service.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in criminal justice or closely related discipline is preferred, but candidates with a post-baccalaureate degree such as a master’s degree in criminal justice or closely related discipline with demonstrated teaching excellence will be considered. Candidates currently at the A.B.D. (All But Dissertation) stage also are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate should display a strong commitment to high quality undergraduate education, and must demonstrate a commitment to increasing diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education.

Full Time/Part Time

Full-Time, benefit eligible, unranked/non-tenure track academic position. Initial contract is 9 months beginning Fall 2022.

Application Deadline

Review of completed applications will begin May 31 to June 15.

Application Instructions

Application materials for position numbers 00034763 and 00081986 must be submitted online. Required materials include 1) a letter of application, 2) a resume or curriculum vita, 3) statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness, and 4) statement of commitment to diversity and inclusion. Additionally, please arrange to have three professional recommendations sent directly to:

Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology

University of Missouri-Kansas City

446 Cherry Hall

Kansas City, MO 64110

umkccjc@umkc.edu

If you need technical assistance, please call (800) 488-5288.

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of this job. If you believe you may have difficulty performing any of the duties or functions of this job, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.

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UMKC Statement on Diversity Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the UMKC mission as an urban-serving institution. Kansas City is a particularly diverse city, including African, African American, Asian, German, Irish, Italian, Latino, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Native American and Slavic communities. Such ethnic diversity, in addition to our thriving neighborhoods of the Westside, Northeast Kansas City and the Eastside, fosters creativity, connection and innovation, which is showcased across the region. Major attractions such as the Annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, the Filipino Cultural Center, the American Jazz Museum, Guadalupe Centers and Mattie Rhodes and Kansas City Irish Fest are a small sample of the many ways our diverse city enriches us.

For the reasons enumerated above, UMKC’s strategic plan prioritizes our commitment to multiculturalism, globalism, diversity and inclusion. The university’s values call upon its faculty, staff, students and community to position themselves as global citizens who seek out, embrace and celebrate the many benefits of diversity. UMKC received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award in 2019 in recognition of our continued commitment to equity and inclusion. Such commitment is demonstrated across teaching, service and research. We welcome applicants to share in our commitment to these core values and know that you will quickly understand the beauty of calling Kansas City your home.

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