Urgently Require FT Tenure-Track Faculty: Asst/Associate Professor, Sociology, Criminology, & Criminal Justice, CAS - Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT

Job title: FT Tenure-Track Faculty: Asst/Associate Professor, Sociology, Criminology, & Criminal Justice, CAS - Sacred Heart University
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FT Tenure-Track Faculty: Asst/Associate Professor, Sociology, Criminology, & Criminal Justice, CAS
Category: Faculty
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Department: Criminal Justice [CRJ]
Locations: Fairfield, CT
Posted: Sep 1, 2023
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: Full-time
Position ID: 167014

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About Sacred Heart University:

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University's nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent's College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges-2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools-2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre.

Job Description:

The at Sacred Heart University seeks applicants for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor position to expand upon the criminology portion of their current faculty. A demonstrable commitment to teaching, research, student advisement, and social justice is strongly preferred. This position is scheduled to begin in August 2024, pending final budgetary approval. Candidates must display an appreciation of interdisciplinary approaches to the disciplines of criminology and criminal justice and have broad training in the liberal arts and social sciences.

While the area of expertise is open, the successful candidate will have the ability to teach a range of courses bridging criminological and sociological perspectives. Expertise or interest in teaching courses around Corrections is highly desired. Candidates with teaching and research backgrounds that would broaden the current course offerings of the department are highly encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Criminology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a related field. A J.D. alone is not equivalent for this position.
• Academic credentials commensurate with appointment to the rank of assistant professor or in exceptional cases as associate professor.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate quantitative research methods.
• Ability to actively promote a culture of inclusion and belonging and participate in developmental activities related to diversity, equity and inclusion that are consistent with "Stronger Together" as described in the

's Mission and Vision statements.

Additional Information:

Statement of Personal & Organizational Responsibility for Inclusive Excellence

Inclusive Excellence is the recognition that our institution's success is dependent on how well we value, engage, and include the rich diversity of students, staff, faculty, administrators, alums, and surrounding community. It is a mastery of inclusion that fosters a consistent sense of belonging. Inclusive Excellence is aspirational and is the pillar that guides the mission, vision, and function of this unit.

To achieve Inclusive Excellence, our personal and organizational responsibilities are to:

• Actively promote a collegial environment and consciously apply our mission and values to create a culture of inclusion and belonging; a safe space where all may thrive and succeed.
• Participate in educational and developmental activities to increase awareness and competencies of issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; apply that understanding to guide your approach to all aspects of your job and the community as a whole.
• Demonstrate that we are "Stronger Together" as described in the Office for Inclusive Excellence

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Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates should submit: 1) letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of teaching philosophy, 4) statement of research program, 5) examples of syllabi from courses taught, and 6) examples of student evaluations. Three current letters of recommendation will be required if selected for a screening interview. Electronic submission of application materials online only. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Any questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Todd Matthews, Chair and Associate Professor, .

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.
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Location: Fairfield, CT

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