Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor Of Criminology And Criminal Justice

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Position Details

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at The University of Tampa invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor. This is a one-year, temporary, non-tenure track position in the areas of criminology and criminal justice, beginning August 2024.

Applicants will be expected to teach four classes per semester. Area of specialization is open; however, successful candidates will have the ability to teach introductory level and core criminology and criminal justice courses.

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching at the college level. A Ph.D. in Criminology or Criminal Justice or a related discipline from an accredited institution is preferred but not required. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Review of applications will begin June 26, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Required Attachments

All required documents listed below should be uploaded to the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

1.Cover letter

2.Curriculum vitae

3.Statement of teaching philosophy

4.Copy of graduate transcripts

5.Names and contact information for at least three academic/professional references

Additional Information

The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning. The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences, and Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education, and 19 master's programs.

The College of Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Education offers rigorous, high-quality undergraduate curricula in Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Data Science, Education, History, International Studies, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, and Applied Sociology. Graduate programs include a M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, a M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, and a M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology.

Our faculty are excellent teachers and scholars who engage their students both in and out of the classroom. Our college continually fosters relationships with governmental, not-for-profit, and community organizations in the greater Tampa Bay region to provide students with the opportunity to pursue an internship, volunteer, or interact with professionals working in their chosen field. Each department also offers study abroad courses that students can take for credit toward their degree. For more information, see https://www.ut.edu/academics/college-of-social-sciences-mathematics-and-education.

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate based on age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other non-job-related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

External Field

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.