Research Associate Professor

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Type of Position:

Faculty - Non-Tenure (Research)

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

CBHHS Associate Dean

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

This position is a Research Associate Professor, a 9-month, non-tenured position working directly in the Justice Research and Policy Center housed in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at UA Little Rock. This position will coordinate the administrative and research responsibilities outlined below and work closely with faculty in SCJC on grant/contract initiatives. Additionally, the Research Associate Professor is responsible for growing the Justice Research and Policy Center's research footprint within the state through research, program evaluation, and building stakeholder relationships. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a related field;

• Experience with grants/contracts and/or program evaluations;

• Experience working with local, state, or federal agencies;

• Experience with technical report writing for agencies;

• Experience building and maintaining stakeholder relationships.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience writing, submitting, securing or leading grants/contracts;

• 2-3 years of experience on grant management;

• Experience working with faculty and graduate students;

• Experience leading team projects.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative:

• Serve as the SCJC Liaison with the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP);

• Assist SCJC faculty in preparing ORSP paperwork for new contracts and grants;

• Serve as the JRAP financial administrator and liaison for financial and operational offices on campus;

• Develop and maintain databases, spreadsheets, and other fiscal reporting mechanisms for JRAP;

• Initiate and lead the process of establishing JRAP as an official research center on campus;

• Promote the research capacity of the SCJC with agency and community stakeholders;

• Supervise JRAP personnel, if necessary;

• Other duties as necessary.

Research:

• Develop, submit, and secure new contracts and grants for JRAP;

• Collaborate with SCJC faculty on new and continuing contracts and grants;

• Assist SCJC faculty on developing, submitting, and securing new and continued contracts and grants;

• Effectively manage research projects to include, but not limited to, design implementation, data analysis, report writing, and outcome presentation;

• Create and implement a strategic plan for JRAP;

• Other duties as necessary.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Criminal justice research;

• Program and policy evaluation;

• Technical writing;

• Clear and effective communication and presentation skills;

• Ability to lead and manage a team;

• Collaboration with faculty, staff, and students.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$70,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Tusty ten Bensel, Associate Dean, ixzohra@ualr.edu

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:

Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes