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Assistant Professor - Criminology

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Position Information

Budget Title Assistant Professor - Criminology
Campus Title Assistant Professor - Criminology
School/Division Academic Affairs, Division of
Department Sociology/Anthropology
Faculty Sub-Type FT Faculty
Salary Level A5
Salary Range High $50's
Position Effort Full-Time
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Is this a temporary position? No
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Position Summary
SUNY Cortland is an engaged learning community that is committed to promoting a diversity of thought and experience. We believe that an equitable, inclusive and diverse campus and curriculum are critical to our educational mission. Tenure-track faculty contribute to the College’s values of inclusive excellence through outstanding teaching, research and/or scholarship, service to the department and college, and by providing academic advisement and mentoring to/for all students. Faculty are expected to maintain a routine presence on campus to support our Campus Values of Focusing on the Students, Integrity, and Intellectual Life and serve our Campus Priorities of Academic Excellence, Transformational Education, Well-being, and the Maximization of Resources.
Major Responsibilities
DEPARTMENT PROFILE
When students explore sociology and anthropology at SUNY Cortland, they’ll immerse themselves in the study of the human condition. They’ll examine how societies and cultures are formed and how they shape and are shaped by human behavior. Students develop analytical, critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills that are vital in any walk of life. Classes are small, led by faculty who are eager to help students succeed. Students have opportunities for independent research, internships, fieldwork, study abroad and service-learning will let them put classroom theory to the test in the real world. In a rapidly changing world, students will obtain a liberal arts education that fosters versatility in the world of work and good citizenship.

The list of career paths the department prepares students for is long and diverse. Our graduates have gone on to successful careers as educators, law enforcers, human service professionals, cultural resource managers, researchers, attorneys, human rights advocates, and more. The skills we impart are transferable across numerous fields.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching: The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in our large and vibrant undergraduate Criminology program. The Department is looking for teacher-scholars who can teach courses from a critical sociological perspective in the areas of global/comparative criminology and/or quantitative methods. The teaching load is three courses per semester and office hours as appropriate. The Department value’s commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds and a desire to improve access to higher education for all student regardless of background.

Advisement: Will advise 25 to 40 undergraduate students with declared majors in the Sociology/Anthropology department.

Scholarship/Research: Will be expected to maintain an active professional, research and publication agenda.

Service: Will be expected to contribute to the department, school and college missions through active service on committees and/or collegial participation in campus governance and community life.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships
  • Works under the direct supervision of the academic department chairperson.
  • Works closely with the department chairperson, faculty and staff within the department.
  • Additional working relationships with faculty and staff in other college departments.
Required Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Sociology or related field (ABD will be considered with completion date prior to appointment) 

  • Demonstrated ability to teach courses in the field of global/comparative criminology from a critical sociological perspective, and/or quantitative methods .

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience/interest in teaching courses on critical queer criminology or cybercrime
  • Experience teaching general sociological methods as well as other topics on crime policy and society
EEO Statement
The State University of New York College at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.
Job Close Date
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F22077
Review Start Date 10/08/2023
Open Until Filled Yes
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
  3. Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3)
Optional Documents