Criminology and Criminal Justice – Assistant Professor (Limited-Term)

St. Thomas University

Endroit : Nouveau-Brunswick
Date d’affichage : 2020-04-01
Publiée jusqu’au : 2020-05-02

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, St. Thomas University, invites applications for a 10-month limited-term appointment, at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin August 1, 2020, pending budgetary approval.

St. Thomas University is an undergraduate, liberal arts institution with a full-time enrolment of 1,900. Its students graduate with Bachelor of Arts, Applied Arts, Education, and Social Work degrees. The faculty members are distinguished teachers, researchers and scholars, and the university holds three Canada Research Chairs.

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice seeks candidates with a demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching, including familiarity with Criminal Justice Studies (e.g. Corrections and Youth Justice) and Quantitative Methods. The candidate will be expected to teach three courses per term, including, but not limited to: Introduction to Criminology, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods, and Corrections. The ability to teach courses in the Department’s Child & Youth Studies stream would be an asset.

A PhD or imminent completion is required. Completed applications must include a letter of application that describes the applicant’s teaching experience, scholarly interests and achievements, and potential contributions to the program as specified in the qualifications listed above. The application must also include a curriculum vitae and a teaching dossier that provides evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as sample course syllabi, teaching evaluations, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Applicants should also submit samples of scholarly work and arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to Dr. Karla O’Regan, Chair, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, St. Thomas University, 51 Dineen Drive, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5G3. Electronic applications may be sent to oregan@stu.ca.

Closing Date: May 1, 2020 or when the position is filled. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their completed applications, including letters of reference, are received by this date.

An equal employment employer, St. Thomas University is committed to employment equity for women, Aboriginal persons, members of visible minority groups, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and permanent residents will be given priority.

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