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As part of the Bridge to Faculty Program at the University of South Carolina-Columbia, the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice seeks a faculty fellow with a focus on the intersection of race/ethnicity and crime. Sub-specialties within this area of expertise are welcomed. The position begins in Fall 2024.

In keeping with the University’s commitment to “cultivating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus where every individual has the opportunity to flourish and thrive,” the Bridge to Faculty Program is designed to attract and retain promising scholars to the University of South Carolina with an emphasis on outreach to underrepresented early-career scholars. Specifically, the program seeks to recruit early-career scholars who, if successful during the program, will have the opportunity to transition to a tenure-track faculty appointment at USC at the start of the 2026-2027 academic year. As a member of the 2nd cohort of Bridge to Faculty Fellows from across the University, the Fellow will have a home in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice alongside a dynamic group of scholars. With the additional support of USC’s Office of Access and Opportunity and Provost’s Office, Faculty Fellows will have access to institutional resources designed to support their readiness for a tenure-track position. The successful candidate will receive mentorship from senior faculty members in the department for the duration of their two-year appointment.

The Faculty Fellow will be expected to (1) develop a robust program of research in criminology and criminal justice (2) meet regularly with faculty mentors; (3) participate in professional development opportunities; and (4) participate in the intellectual life of the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice and the University.

Applicants must have a PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice or a closely related field completed by August 16, 2024. Applications from ABDs accepted. If the applicant has not yet defended their dissertation, a letter from the dissertation director can be submitted to confirm that the PhD will be completed by August 16, 2024.

Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice seeks a faculty fellow with a focus on the intersection of race/ethnicity and crime. Sub-specialties within this area of expertise are welcomed.

Applicants must apply online at USCJobs at [insert link]. Applications should include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a CV; 3) a writing sample (e.g., an article submitted for publication or an article that has been accepted for publication); and 4) the names and email addresses of three recommenders. References should submit their letters of recommendation directly to Dr. John Burrow, Search Committee Chair, at burrowj@mailbox.sc.edu. If the candidate has not yet defended their dissertation, the letter from the dissertation director should confirm that the PhD will be completed by August 15, 2024. To ensure full consideration, application material must be received by December 8, 2023. If you have any questions about the position or the application process, please contact John D. Burrow, Search Committee Chair, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice (burrowj@mailbox.sc.edu).

This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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