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CCJ-001 - Assistant or Associate Professor - Division of Criminology and Criminal Justice - Mark O. Hat field School of Government - Tenure Track

The Division of Criminology and Criminal Justice in the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government at Portland State University is seeking to fill a newly created tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position starting in September 2008.

 

The Division of Criminology and Criminal Justice is located in the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government in the College of Urban and Public Affairs at Portland State University. The College of Urban and Public Affairs has approximately 70 full-time faculty (www.upa.pdx.edu). Other schools in the College are the Nohad A. Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning and the School of Community Health. Portland State University is located in downtown Portland, OR, one of the most livable cities in the world. Portland metro area boasts thriving neighborhoods filled with restaurants, shops, galleries, parks, and access to mountains and the coast. Public transportation and bike lanes easily connect the campus to the city. The Division serves 300 undergraduate majors and 25 Master's students, supports the Criminal Justice Policy Research Institute, and has a concentration in the Ph.D. in Public Administration program. To learn more about the University visit the website (www.pdx.edu) and the Hatfield School at (http://www.hatfieldschool.pdx.edu).

Position Summary

Research and teaching specialties are open. The candidate will be expected to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels (including web-based courses), engage in scholarly research and publication, provide assistance to the community through professional consulting and volunteer activities, serve on divisional, school, and university committees.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology or directly related fields is desired but applicants that are ABD will be considered. However, candidates for hire should have their Ph.D. completed by August 31, 2008. Applicants that have a J.D., as a terminal degree, will not be considered.

 

To Apply

Applicants should submit a detailed letter of application describing research and teaching interests, curriculum vita, and three reference letters. Applications should be sent to:

Review of applications will start March 20, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.

 

Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution and, in keeping with the President's diversity initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.