Job Information
Texas A&M University Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice in United States
Job Title
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Agency
West Texas A&M University
Department
Poli Sci & Criminal Justice
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Canyon, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
The Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice at West Texas A&M University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice for the Fall of 2024. West Texas A&M University offers a quality liberal arts education at the undergraduate and graduate levels to a diverse student body through face-to-face and online venues. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to add to the department’s core areas of corrections, policing, and courts.
This is a full-time, 9-month faculty position. The successful candidate will teach a full course load of 9 credit hours per semester. The teaching load will consist of teaching advanced undergraduate and graduate-level courses. The undergraduate teaching will be a mix of online as well as face-to-face. Other responsibilities include advising students, maintaining an active research agenda that results in peer-reviewed publications, and participating in departmental, college, and university service.
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related field is required. A Juris Doctorate or terminal master’s degree will not be considered for this position. Candidates who are ABD will be considered and are strongly encouraged to apply. However, a Ph.D. is required by the start of the appointment. The specialization area is open, but the successful candidate will be expected to teach various courses.
Preferred Qualifications
A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts environment
Teaching experience at the university level
Experience in online teaching and online course development
Ability to teach research methods
Publication in academic journals and ongoing research that is likely to result in publications
Candidates for the position should apply through the campus Human Resources website ( https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WTAMU_External ). Please include the following with your application:
Cover letter;
Curriculum vitae;
Statement of teaching philosophy;
Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate).
Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page before continuing through the application. Please use the "Upload" button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu .
Candidates should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the search committee. Letters of recommendations should be submitted electronically (bbang@wtamu.edu) or mailed to: Dr. Brandon Bang, Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice, WTAMU Box 60807, Canyon, TX 79016-0001.
Review of applications will begin February 1st and will continue until the position is filled.
Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
West Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits (https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.html)
For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:
Dr. Reed Welch, Head
Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice
rlwelch@wtamu.edu
(806) 651-2433
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees.
WT’s long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment.
At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available.Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits
West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.