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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applications are due by October 15, 2023. The expected start date is August 16, 2024. Interested applicants must apply via https://uscjobs.sc.edu with: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) research statement, (4) teaching statement, and (5) contact information for 3 references. Inquiries may be directed to the chair of the search committee: Dr. Geoff Alpert (GEOFFA@mailbox.sc.edu).

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number FAC00167PO23
Advertised Title Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor
Campus Columbia
College/Division College of Arts and Sciences
Department CAS Criminology and Criminal Justice
Advertised Salary Range We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 40
Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis 9 months
Work County Richland
Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category Faculty
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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina invites qualified candidates for an open rank tenure track position in Criminology and Criminal Justice (CRJU), beginning August 2024. The candidate must demonstrate scholarly expertise in the area(s) of policing; Candidates whose work focuses on building the scientific evidence base for policing and demonstrates a record of building relationships with practitioners for the purposes of conducting research and implementing better organizational processes and outcomes, are especially encouraged to apply.
Required Education and Experience
An earned PhD in criminology, criminal justice, or a closely related discipline (e.g., sociology, political science, psychology, public administration) by the time of appointment. Applications from ABDs accepted.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate would have the capability to build and maintain professional relationships with policing executives and other relevant stakeholders, as well as conduct on-site visits with police agencies. We have a strong preference for candidates with a record of engaging in research activity aimed at bridging the practitioner and academic worlds. While a diverse set of policing-focused research agendas will be considered, the preferred candidate will have demonstrated excellence in research activity as evidenced by significant grant activity and publications in nationally recognized peer-reviewed journals. The preferred candidate would have the ability to further our faculty’s advanced statistical and research design capabilities.
Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date 08/16/2024
Job Open Date 09/25/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applications are due by October 15, 2023. The expected start date is August 16, 2024. Interested applicants must apply via https://uscjobs.sc.edu with: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) research statement, (4) teaching statement, and (5) contact information for 3 references. Inquiries may be directed to the chair of the search committee: Dr. Geoff Alpert (GEOFFA@mailbox.sc.edu).

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. List of References and Contact Information
  4. Teaching Statement
  5. Research Statement
Optional Documents
  1. Other Supporting Documents