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Position Summary

The School of Criminal Justice (SCJ) at Michigan State University invites applications for a 9-month tenure-system position at the Assistant Professor rank beginning August 16, 2024. The candidate must demonstrate expertise in the area(s) of community crime prevention and intervention, with an emphasis on working with criminal justice and community partners on harm reduction strategies. We have a preference to hire someone with demonstrated expertise in the area(s) of community collaborative approaches to crime prevention and intervention, with an emphasis on public safety-focused interdisciplinary research. This could include research on gun violence, drug-related crimes including the opioid epidemic, youth crime and violence, or issues associated with community health and well-being. Preference will also be given to candidates with strengths in advanced quantitative analysis, including spatial analysis, social network analysis, or causal modeling.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate

Minimum Requirements

• A Ph.D. in criminology or criminal justice, or in a relevant social science field, such as economics, political science, psychology, public health, sociology, or social work is required. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. prior to the position start date and must have demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and research.

Desired Qualifications

• Expertise in the area(s) of community collaborative approaches to crime prevention and intervention, with an emphasis on public safety-focused interdisciplinary research.

Required Application Materials

Please submit:

1. letter of application that includes a description of professional experience, expertise, professional goals, and research and teaching philosophy;
2. curriculum vitae;
3. a diversity statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion will advance MSUs commitment to inclusive excellence; and,
4. names and contact information for three professional references.

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin on September 18, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

Review of Applications Begins On

09/18/2023

Website

cj.msu.edu

Department Statement

Michigan State University (MSU) is the Nations pioneer land-grant institution located in East Lansing, Michigan. MSU actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. The SCJ is a national leader in criminal justice and criminology research and education. Housed in the College of Social Science, the SCJ has 23 tenure-system faculty members, including several with joint appointments in academic units and centers across the university. Currently, there are over 1,100 students enrolled in the SCJs doctoral, masters, and baccalaureate degree programs. The School's faculty is committed to excellence in research and scholarship befitting a major research university (see the Schools website at: http://cj.msu.edu/).) True to the pioneering land-grant mission of Michigan State University, the School has a strong and proud tradition of both advancing and translating knowledge into practice and policy through engagement with local, state, national and international partners in both public and private sectors. The Schools faculty, academic specialists, and outreach specialists are highly active in securing and