Career Center OpeningsAssistant Professor of Criminal Justice (Legal Studies), Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL Full-Time Apply online at https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/6329. Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice (Legal Studies)Posting Details Position Information Vacancy Number:F-00366 Position Title: Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice (Legal Studies) Classification Title: Faculty Department: Criminal Justice Employment Type: Full-Time Minimum Qualifications: Terminal degree appropriate for the discipline or have the equivalent in training and experience. “Terminal degree” refers to the highest degree awarded in a discipline. The doctorate is the terminal degree for most disciplines represented at Auburn University at Montgomery. Job Open Date:08/09/2023 Job Close Date: Quick Link https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/6329 Position Profile Link Faculty Specific School: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Contract Type: Nine (9) Months Tenure Track: Yes Salary Band: N/A Special Instructions to Applicant: Auburn University at Montgomery invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice to teach in the Legal Studies Program. This position is on-site and requires face-to-face instruction.Minimum requirements:1.Earned an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution.2.Earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school and knowledge of the paralegal profession.3.Licensed to practice law in the United States and a member in good standing with a state bar association, preferably the Alabama State Bar. If not a current member of the Alabama State Bar, eligible for membership in the Alabama State Bar.4.Experience practicing law in the United States.5.Experience supervising paralegals (please explain in cover letter).Candidates must show evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and an established research program or ability to develop one, as well as a commitment to community and professional service. Candidates are expected to teach a wide range of legal specialty courses as defined by the ABA, participate in program evaluation, compile documentation, and complete reports required by the ABA.AUM is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. Prospective candidates will help further the institutional goals of promoting equity, diversity, and inclusivity. AUM has an official 4/3 teaching load. Faculty with ongoing scholarship and publication usually receive a course release for a normal 3/3 load. Internal funding and professional improvement leave to support scholarship are available.The successful applicant must be committed to educational equity in a multicultural setting and to promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds and with diverse perspectives.The Department of Criminal Justice includes six full-time faculty. We offer a Criminal Justice major with an optional Legal Studies Concentration, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice, a Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and minors in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Juvenile Justice, Security Administration, and Legal Studies. Our Legal Studies Program is ABA-approved. How to Apply: Visit https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/6329 and complete an online application. Completed applications must include, 1) cover letter indicating qualifications, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement on teaching and research philosophies, 4) evidence of research, publication and teaching effectiveness, 5) transcripts (official transcripts will be required at time of hire), and 6) contact information for at least three professional references (will be contacted for final candidates only).Screening of applications will begin as received with priority given to applications received by October 1st, 2023. While the position will remain open until filled, AUM reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications. Contact Dr. Theresa Pelfrey, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected] with any questions. Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. About the University/College Auburn University at Montgomery is a comprehensive, public institution located in Alabama’s capital city. Enrollment is approximately 5,000 students.The AUM College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences prepares our students to solve societal issues, to understand and address problems facing our justice and legal infrastructures, to be informed and participate in politics and analyze economic trends in our society and around the globe.Diversity is a core value at AUM. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. Prospective candidates will help further the institutional goals of promoting equity, diversity, and inclusivity. posted 08/25/2023 (90 days) |