Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor
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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.
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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Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the benefits section on the Applicant Portal.
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. |
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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 |
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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. |
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/153819 |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of References and Contact Information
- Teaching Statement
- Research Statement
- Other Supporting Documents