ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - Criminal Justice  Full Time

This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position responsible for contributing significantly to Stephen F. Austin State University's undergraduate and/or graduate programs through teaching, scholarship/creative accomplishment and service. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This is a security-sensitive position. Reports to the chair.

For additional information regarding position requirements, see Specific Job Requirements/Duties below:

1. Performs an equivalent of eight teaching units of work during the regular academic year; reduction of teaching load through reassignment of duties is possible under certain circumstances.
2. Engages in research/scholarly/creative and service activities at levels that are appropriate to faculty rank and departmental tenure/merit criteria.
3. Provides services to the university and the profession.
4. Participates in promotion review of lower-ranked faculty within the department.
5. When tenured, participates in tenure review of candidates for tenure.
6. May conduct supplemental instructional activities such as independent studies, internships, advising and thesis/dissertation supervision.  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Extensive knowledge in the field in which the individual will be teaching.
2. Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.
3. Ability and commitment to conduct research and/or scholarly/creative accomplishments and service.
4. Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment.
5. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
6. Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.  

Contact Name:

Dr. George R. Franks, Jr., Ph.D.

936-468-2061

franksgr@sfasu.edu

936-468-2732

Education:

The faculty member will be required to teach both introductory and upper-division courses in law enforcement, corrections and justice administration. The normal teaching load is four courses per semester, or eight courses for the academic year. This position requires a Ph.D. in criminal justice with relevant dissertation from a regionally accredited institution. Five years of work experience preferred.  Terminal degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required. ABD candidates may be considered if Ph.D. is earned prior to start date.

Closing Date: 12-01-2011

A completed application shall include the following: letter of application, current vitae, copies of all college/university transcripts, which include date and degree awarded, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers, and current professional affiliation of three references. The successful candidate will be required prior to appointment to submit official transcripts. All applications will be acknowledged as received, but no part of an application will be returned.