Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice

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The Position

The Criminal Justice Program in Athabasca University's Centre for Social Sciences in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing December 1, 2024.

This is a full-time position located in Alberta. Athabasca University is a fully accredited, comprehensive academic and research post-secondary institution committed to facilitating open access to education.

In addition to demonstrating research excellence, the candidate will be expected to develop new courses as determined by the needs of the program and their research interests.

The candidate will also coordinate and revise existing courses in the program. Evidence of teaching excellence is required, and commitment to exploring and advancing the use of contemporary digital technologies in online teaching and learning is preferred.

Experience supervising graduate students would also be considered an asset. The successful applicant will teach graduate courses, as the occasion arises.

All faculty members are expected to participate in administrative committees, including those pertaining to centre, faculty, or university-wide endeavours.

Additionally, members are expected to participate in service to the greater external community.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, or a related field and will complement our current Criminal Justice faculty's expertise in clinical forensic psychology.

Applications are encouraged from those whose scholarship critically addresses the criminal justice system. Ideally, we are seeking a candidate with an active research program and publication record in one or more of the following areas : policing, corrections, crime trends, or criminal victimization.

Early career scholars are highly encouraged to apply.

• The successful applicant will be expected to maintain a robust research program in a virtual environment and be able to provide research training opportunities for Criminal Justice students.
• Experience in distance learning and familiarity with digital teaching technologies would also be preferred assets.

Applicants are asked to submit an application package through the application portal consisting of :

• Cover letter
• Research statement (3 pages max, 12 font, Times New Roman)
• Teaching statement (2 pages max, 12 font, Times New Roman)
• Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) statement (1 page max, 12 font, Times New Roman)

The full job description can be viewed at : .

Contact Information

For further information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Meaghan Peuramaki-Brown, Chair, Centre for Social Sciences by phone at 1- or by e-mail at .

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Wherever possible, AU seeks to attract and hire qualified team members to reside in the Athabasca region. We will offer relocation assistance for the right candidate should you decide to relocate the Town of Athabasca.

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What AU Offers :

Benefits and Pension eligibility differs based on employee group and may include :

• Defined Benefits Pension Plan
• Alberta Health Care
• Extended Health Care
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Vacation
• Office Closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Discretionary Benefit Fund
• AU Course Allowance
• A Variety of Leaves (e.g., Maternity / Parental / Adoption, Compassionate Care, etc.)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Educational credentials will be verified before an offer of employment is extended. An offer of employment is conditional upon verification of educational credentials.

All educational credentials must be recognized in Canada.

E-Transcripts shared directly from your Post-Secondary Institution via email are acceptable.

WES may be used to verify international educational credentials. Processing time for verification of international qualifications may take up to one month;

please plan accordingly.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

Athabasca University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, persons of any gender identity and expression, and members of visible minorities.

Where applicants have equal skills, abilities, and experience, candidates residing within or willing to relocate to the County of Athabasca will be given preference.

Working outside of Canada is not supported by Athabasca University. You are legally not permitted to work for Athabasca University if you are living outside of Canada.