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Associate or Full Professor - Criminology and Criminal Justice

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Arlington, Texas
Full-time

Posting Number : F00554P

F00554P

Position Title :

Associate or Full Professor - Criminology and Criminal Justice

Department :

Criminology and Criminal Just

Location : Arlington

Arlington

Job Family : Faculty

Faculty

Position Status : Full-time

Full-time

Rank : Tenured

Tenured

Work Hours : Standard

Standard

Open to :

External and Internal

FLSA : Exempt

Exempt

Duration :

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis : Monthly

Monthly

Benefits Eligible : Job Summary :

Job Summary :

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice in the College of Liberal Arts, the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Benefits at UTA :

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.

To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package.

This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link :

https : / / resources.uta.edu / hr / services / records / compensation-tools.php

CBC Requirement :

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in criminology and criminal justice, expanding knowledge in the field by conducting research, and engaging in service to the department, university, and discipline.

Required Qualifications :

A PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or related field is required. Applicants with a JD alone will not be considered.

Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in research, teaching, and service as well as potential for, or record of, funded research activity.

Preferred Qualifications :

The area of specialization if open. Preference will be given to applicants with evidence of external grant activity. Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students.

Department Information :

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice is housed within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Arlington.

The Department offers a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and minors in Law and Legal Studies (LLS) and Forensic Applications of Science and Technology (FAST).

At the graduate level, the department offers two Master of Arts (MA) degrees. The department supports approximately 700 student majors with active student organizations including Alpha Phi Sigma, Society for Criminal Justice Students, and Forensic Science Students.

The department strives to create an academic environment that promotes the intellectual and professional development of faculty.

Additional information about the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice and UTA may be found at : www.uta.edu / criminology

University Information :

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities.

UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work.

The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars.

With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 Very High Research Activity institution.

UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual Best for Vets : Colleges list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.

S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.

S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.

2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas;

more details are available at https : / / www.uta.edu / administration / president / strategic-plan / rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Working Title :

Associate or Full Professor - Criminology and Criminal Justice

EEO Statement :

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.

In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and / or veteran status.

The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited.

Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations :

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected] .

Number of Vacancies :

Desired Start Date : 09 / 01 / 2025

09 / 01 / 2025

Open Date : 08 / 07 / 2024

08 / 07 / 2024

Review Start Date : 09 / 03 / 2024

09 / 03 / 2024

Open Until Filled :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

To apply applicants should go to https : / / uta.peopleadmin.com / postings / 29194 and submit the following materials :

Required Documents :

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter
  • Unofficial Transcripts (required for candidates for whom their degree is not in the same discipline as the one in which they will teach)
  • Contact information for 3 references

Optional Documents :

  • Statement of Research Interests
  • Publications
  • Statement of Teaching Interest / Philosophy

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions may be addressed to Dr. Sarah El Sayed at [email protected] .

For more information about UTA, please visit : http : / / www.uta.edu / uta .

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