Assistant Professor, Criminology at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

Department: Criminology

College/Division: CBCS, Academic Affairs

Salary Plan: Faculty

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Position Description:

The Department of Criminology at the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa invites applications for three nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to begin August 7, 2025. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related social science discipline by the date of appointment. ABDs will be considered but degree must be in hand by time of appointment. Area of specialization is open. Preference will be given to those applicants who demonstrate an ability to make a significant contribution to the department's doctoral program. Evidence of effective teaching experience, online or in person, is preferred, and applicants should show a strong record of research productivity and grant potential. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Review of applications will begin September 16, 2024, and will continue until positions are filled.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All job decisions at USF are made without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

The University of South Florida is one of the preeminent research universities in Florida and the Department of Criminology is a nationally ranked Criminology program. The Department offers degrees at the Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. levels. To learn more about the department, please visit our web site at: www.criminology.usf.edu . USF is now a member of the AAU.

Submission Documents:

Candidates must include a CV, cover letter, and 3 references (name, title, email and phone number) to be contacted at a later date.

Enter demographic information and upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae. The cover letter should include your teaching philosophy and a description of your research agenda. A separate document with evidence of teaching effectiveness should also be included. For additional information you may contact search chair Dr. Tom Loughran at tloughr@usf.edu

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D in Criminology or closely related field; J.D. degrees are not acceptable. Degree must be conferred by August 7, 2025.
• Evidence of publication record.

• Evidence of effective teaching at the university level.
• Evidence of strong or promising publication record.
• Evidence of ability to secure external funding.
• Applicants should show a strong record of research productivity commensurate with rank, and grant experience or grant potential.

CBCS Points of Pride:

• We are proud to be home to a diverse student body comprised of 24.8% Hispanic, 11.9% Black, and 51% white individuals from 30 countries. In addition, the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences is a leader in the university for the percentage of Pell Grant recipients who graduate in four years.
• Our faculty have exceptional research agendas and bring in research and grant contracts totaling over $30 million each year. This research is often characterized by interdisciplinary approaches and active engagement with community partners.
• The college is deeply involved in the community with students completing more than 300,000 service hours valued at an estimated $7.7 million per year. Our hundreds of community partners include law enforcement agencies, mental health and behavioral healthcare organizations, social service agencies, healthcare organizations, federal and state agencies, and public school systems.
• We have a strong commitment to mental health and wellness. The free, online Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace course developed by college faculty and staff has attracted nearly 5,000 people.
• Eight CBCS faculty members were named American Association for the Advancement of Science fellows for their outstanding contributions to research since 2018.
• Three CBCS graduate programs are among the nation's top 50, and two additional programs are in the top 100, according to rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
• USF is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, which is comprised of 71 leading public and private research universities in the United States and Canada. As an AAU member institution, USF continues to grow its research profile, as members earn the majority of competitively awarded federal funding for research.

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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 37749

Posting Date: August 28, 2024

Posting End Date: Open until filled, First review of applications is September 16, 2024.

How To Apply

Click on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

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To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email HR-ADA-Request@usf.edu .

Equal Employment Opportunity

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

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Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) , Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) .

Work Location

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About USF

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

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