Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice (Tenure-Track) #499944

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Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice (Tenure-Track) #499944

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About This Role:

The Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice at Lamar University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning January 1, 2023. Applicants should have an earned PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or Psychology with a research emphasis in one or more of the following areas: criminal profiling, criminal investigation, consultation for law enforcement personnel, leadership principles and administrative practices, and correctional counseling.

We seek candidates with an active research agenda that includes publication of research papers in peer-reviewed conferences and journals and/or submission of research grants and contract proposals to various funding agencies. Faculty of Lamar University are also expected to participate in service opportunities at the department, college, and university levels (e.g., advising students, serving as mentors to students, participating in committees). Finally, candidates should be prepared to teach any combination of courses in the undergraduate curricula in Criminal Justice and teach master’s courses in one or more of the research areas listed above.

Home to 15,000 students, Lamar University, located near Houston in Beaumont, TX, is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities, and is a member of The Texas State University System. LU offers more than 100 programs of study leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. The 292-acre campus in Beaumont is about 90 miles east of Houston and about 25 miles west of Louisiana. The university has been nationally recognized for the quality of its core curriculum and the diversity of its student body. Compared to other universities near Houston. Lamar’s small class sizes and a low student-to-faculty ratio allow students to build meaningful relationships with expert faculty who truly care about their success.LU stresses academic achievement by emphasizing hands-on learning at all levels, providing ample opportunities for undergraduate research and supporting an excellent Honors Program. The university is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Several LU colleges and programs hold additional specialized certifications recognizing their quality and expertise.

As the largest and most inclusive academic unit within the university, the College of Arts and Sciences contributes significantly to the cultural and academic characteristics that distinguishes Lamar as a Member of the Texas State University System. Our programs perform at the highest levels with constant enthusiasm for excellence.

The College of Arts and Sciences include some 220 faculty, 100 staff members and houses approximately 5,000 majors. The College is comprised of twelve academic departments, many of which house multiple programs and disciplines. In addition, the College includes a variety of interdisciplinary, pre-professional, and teacher preparation programs that cross educational boundaries. While providing a majority of the courses included within the university’s Core Curriculum, the College likewise offers hundreds of specialized courses to support its baccalaureate and graduate degree programs.

The Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice is one of the largest and most diverse departments at Lamar University. There has never been a better time to pursue a degree in criminal justice, which covers a broad range of subject areas, from the introduction of criminal justice systems, criminal law, counseling, corrections, police systems, and court systems, to various topic and seminar courses on violence, serial murder, victimology, cybercrime, organized crime, social justice, and homeland security.

The criminal justice programs in the Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice include B.S. and B.A., and M.S. in Criminal Justice. Both undergraduate and graduate programs provide on-campus and online programs.

Lamar University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Lamar University not to discriminate on the basis of non-relevant criteria including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment practices.

Interested applicants may apply at jobs.lamar.edu. For full consideration, please submit applications by October 16, 2022.


Who We Are:

Lamar University is a diverse and accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100 degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.

Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

Benefits – Job Perks:

At Lamar University one of the ways we show value to our team members is by offering the following perks:

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent
• Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

What You’ll Need to Succeed – Minimum Qualifications

To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team we need you to come with the following:

• PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or Psychology with a research emphasis in one or more of the following areas: criminal profiling, criminal investigation, consultation for law enforcement personnel, leadership principles and administrative practices, and correctional counseling.

Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.

08/05/2022

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https://jobs.lamar.edu/postings/11472