Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies

Job description

Department: Criminal Justice & Legal Studies Job Summary: Performs the functions of teaching, research or creative activities, and service and are assigned to an academic unit appropriate for their Discipline descriptor. Job Description: Tenure Track Faculty members perform the functions of teaching, research or creative activities, and service and are assigned to an academic unit appropriate for their Discipline descriptor. Tenure Track Faculty members are usually hired as assistant professors and enter the tenure track. For example, an assistant professor must serve a probationary period of five years and be reviewed for tenure during his or her sixth year of continuous employment at the University. Tenure Track Faculty members may be hired, particularly at the associate and full ranks, with a reduction in the tenure probationary period, as explained in the Tenure Policy. Tenure Track Faculty members at the Associate and Full ranks are full members of the Graduate Faculty, while those at the Assistant rank are Associate Members of the Graduate Faculty. Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here! Job Responsibilities: Duties: The successful candidates will be expected to maintain an active research agenda, publish in high-quality peer-reviewed journals, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students, and provide service to the department, the university, the profession, and the community. Faculty members will contribute to the department's undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs through teaching, advising, graduate committee service, and other activities that support student success and the continued development of the department. Areas of specialization are open. Applicants should demonstrate potential to contribute to the instructional and research needs of the department. Education Qualifications: PhD Experience: Related Experience Interview Requirement: Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview. EEO Statement: The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. Background Check Statement: The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.