Urgently Require Assistant Professor - Criminal Justice in Denton, TX

Job title: Assistant Professor - Criminal Justice Company: University of North Texas Job description: Welcome to the . The UNT System includes the and , the and UNT Dallas , and the . We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at Posting Title Assistant Professor - Criminal Justice Department UNT-Criminal Justice-135340 College/School College of Health and Public Service Job Location Denton Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Retirement Eligibility ORP Eligible Additional Retirement Information For more information on retirement plan options, please visit . Salary Information Department Summary The College of Health and Public Service (HPS) at the University of North Texas, distinguished as one of the few Tier One research universities designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), prepares graduates to address diverse and complex social issues such as aging, disability, disaster management and recovery, criminal justice, health disparities, and public safety, and find solutions to challenges in public administration, public health, and urban design. We have seven academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Center for Public Management, the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, UNT Workplace Inclusion & Sustainable Employment (WISE) and a number of professional development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society. HPS students are trained to lead nonprofits, become educators, researchers and professionals who strengthen the diverse communities we serve with thoughtful, inclusive and equitable practices as audiologists, behavior analysts, city managers, emergency managers, health care administrators, public safety administrators, public health specialists, rehabilitation counselors, speech language pathologists, social workers, urban planners and more. The Department of Criminal Justice is committed to excellence in teaching, research and service. We focus on preparing students for professional services and advanced graduate studies with integrated teaching methods involving peers. With the use of classwork, online teaching and hands-on experiences, our department offers a unique education for students. Our department is able to provide experiences to students that enable them to undertake important issues in society. Our country has an ongoing need to address its crime problems, creating not only new challenges, but opportunities for growth and justness that our Criminal Justice majors can explore and work for. UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba. Position Summary The Department of Criminal Justice in the College of Health & Public Service invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track assistant professors for Fall 2024. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate level courses in criminal justice. The candidate(s) selected for these two positions will be expected to engage in high-quality and innovative instruction in both traditional and non-traditional formats and to carry out a productive research agenda. Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in criminal justice or a related discipline from an accredited institution;
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service;
• Evidence showing the ability to establish a strong research record and/or to attract extramural funding.

Preferred Qualifications Required License / Registration / Certification Physical Requirements Ability to communicate Area of Specialty Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position. EEO Statement The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices. Driving University Vehicle No Job Duties Posting Detail Information Posting Number F1295P Special Instructions to Applicants Quicklink for Posting Position End Date (if temporary) Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Documents Needed to Required Documents * Cover Letter

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