Assistant Professor of Criminology, Tenure-Track | Otterbein University Job at Otterbein University, Westerville, OH

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  • Otterbein University
  • Westerville, OH

Job Description

Assistant Professor of Criminology, Tenure-Track

Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: 00361
Location: Westerville, OH
Division: Academic Affairs

DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, CRIMINOLOGY, & JUSTICE STUDIES

Assistant Professor of Criminology

Tenure-Track

Otterbein University, a comprehensive liberal arts institution, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Criminology. We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and research, as well as to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, who will contribute to the department's efforts to enhance diversity and provide an inclusive learning environment for all.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Full-time faculty teach seven, three-credit-hour courses academic per year (a temporary course reduction for new faculty is available). Along with Department specific courses, the candidate may also teach Sociology courses in university-wide general education or interdisciplinary programs. All faculty are required to maintain an active research program incorporating undergraduate students and to contribute to the university through advising and service.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in Sociology at time of appointment is required. Specialty area is Criminology. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence, an active program of scholarship involving undergraduates, teaching, advising, and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds, and the liberal arts tradition. Candidates should also demonstrate a strong background in research methods, intersectional perspectives, and theory.

Preference will be given to candidates with the ability to incorporate a critical criminology/social justice focus into classes in: 1) sociology of corrections; 2) sociology of police and courts; 3) sociology of law and justice studies; 4) research methods; 5) sociological and criminological theory; and 6) diversity offerings in sociology of gender, family, and inequality. Candidates should anticipate developing courses in their area of interest or specialty.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

COMPENSATION : For the rank of Assistant Professor - $61,000 (plus full University benefits).

DEPARTMENT: The Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Justice Studies at Otterbein University currently has three full-time faculty and a number of committed and talented part-time faculty serving roughly 80 majors, along with our general education programs and students in Race and Ethnic Studies, Public Health Education, Legal Studies, and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. We offer a BA in Sociology, a BA in Criminology & Justice Studies, and minors in Sociology, Criminology & Justice Studies, and Justice Studies. We offer students a multi-level understanding of global connections and social forces acting on interaction, identities, social groups, organizations, communities, and nations. We foster the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively work for justice in institutions, workplaces, and as engaged citizens. Department faculty and students create scholarship and applied learning opportunities in preparation for diverse careers and graduate education in sociology, criminology, and related fields such as social work, human and community services, public policy, the law, and justice related fields. To learn more about the Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Justice Studies, visit .

OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY: Historically progressive. That is the hallmark of Otterbein University and those connected to this private university nestled in the picturesque, historic Uptown Westerville district in central Ohio and minutes away from Columbus, Ohio's largest city. Otterbein has set the pace by providing an educational experience that is progressive, innovative, and inclusive. Students come from towns throughout Ohio, as well as many states and multiple countries, enriching the campus through their individual and collective diversity. As a university that educates students of various racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, we strive for and value a diverse faculty and staff that reflects our student population and Franklin County. Otterbein is the first university in Ohio to be selected by the American Association of Colleges and Universities to host a Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Campus Center. Otterbein will work with its own campus community as well as the Columbus City and Westerville City school districts to create positive narrative change about race; promote racial healing activities; and erase structural barriers to equity and opportunity. To learn more about Otterbein, visit .

WHERE: Otterbein University is located in Westerville, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus, and has received notable national designations, including two appearances on Money Magazine's Top 100 list of Americas' 'Best Places to Live' and recognized as one of Forbes 'America's Friendliest Towns.' Westerville has a population of approximately 37,000 people and combines the beauty and convenience of a medium-sized community with the cultural, educational, and economic benefits of Columbus, the state capital, a thriving and diverse metropolitan area of 1.4 million people. Central Ohio is the fastest growing area in the state with stability provided by a diversified economy.

APPLICATION: To apply submit (1) a cover letter;(2) your curriculum vitae;(3) your teaching philosophy (not more than 3 pages); (4) your research plans including how undergraduate students would be involved (not more than 4 pages); (5) three references including contact information; and (6) a diversity statement consisting of no more than one single-spaced page, addressing the following two questions: How has a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion informed your teaching, scholarship, and/or professional experience to date? How do you see yourself contributing to Otterbein's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Priority will be given to applications received by November 14, 2024.

Otterbein considers diversity and inclusion as integral parts of the University's achievement of excellence. We welcome applications from candidates from groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education. Otterbein University is an EEO Employer.

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About Otterbein University

UNIVERSITY SUMMARY: Historically progressive and building. That is the hallmark of Otterbein University and those connected to this private university nestled in the picturesque, historic Uptown Westerville district in central Ohio and minutes away from Columbus, Ohio’s largest city. Otterbein has set the pace by providing an educational experience that is progressive, innovative, and inclusive. Students come from towns throughout Ohio, as well as many states and multiple countries, enriching the campus through their individual and collective diversity. As a university that educates students of various racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, we strive for and value a diverse faculty and staff that reflects our student population and Franklin County. Otterbein has been selected as one of 23 universities across the US and the first in Ohio to host a Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Campus Center. Otterbein will work with its own campus community as well as the Columbus City and Westerville City school districts to create positive narrative change about race; promote racial healing activities; and erase structural barriers to equity and opportunity.

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