Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice (Tenure Track) Education and teaching : Mount Royal University · Calgary · Closes Jan 5, 2027

Alberta; Calgary; Sur place; CAD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mount Royal University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice, to commence July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will join the Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies at MRU as an Assistant Professor.

The department emphasizes the Teaching-Scholarship-Service stream and research opportunities alongside teaching; a strong background in mental health and addictions is encouraged, with experience in teaching

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in psychology, criminology, or cognate discipline.
• Experience teaching at the post-secondary level is preferred.
• Interest in building a research program in mental health and addictions.

Responsabilités

• Teach six 3-credit hour courses per academic year (Fall and Winter).
• Supervise research assistants and honours students.
• Contribute to teaching, scholarship, and service in the department.
• Engage with Indigenous content and community knowledge where applicable.

Connaissances

Teaching experience at post-secondary

Quantitative methods

Trauma-informed care

Youth justice

Indigenous content knowledge

Mental health and addictions

Formation

PhD or equivalent in psychology, criminology, or cognate discipline

Description du poste

About the Faculty of Arts and the Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies

The Faculty of Arts houses the following departments: Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies; English, Languages, and Cultures; General Education; Humanities; Interior Design; Psychology; Sociology and Anthropology; and Counselling.

The successful candidate will be a member of the Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies (EJPS). The Department of EJPS currently offers a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (BACJ) and a Bachelor of Arts in Policy Studies, as well as minors in Political Science, Economics, International Business and Economics, Finance and Economics, and Law and Governance.

About the Role

Mount Royal University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice, to commence July 1, 2027. The Criminal Justice program at MRU is Alberta’s only four-year Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (BACJ) program; it combines theoretical and practical experience to expand student understanding of criminology as well as the nuances of crime and the criminal justice system.

The successful candidate will join the Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor.

While applications for the Teaching-Service (TS) stream may be considered, preference will be given to candidates in the Teaching-Scholarship-Service (TSS) stream.

• TSS Stream (Preferred): Faculty in this stream maintain an active research program alongside teaching and service. The standard teaching load is six 3-credit hour courses per academic year (typically 3 courses in the Fall semester and 3 courses in the Winter semester). Class sizes average between 35–40 students. Research and service opportunities include the supervision of research assistants and Honours students.
• TS Stream: Faculty in this stream focus primarily on teaching excellence and service contributions (typically with an 8-course annual teaching load).

Qualifications

The successful candidate is expected to hold a credential in psychology, criminology, or a cognate discipline; a PhD or equivalent is preferred.

Core Expertise:

• Expertise in mental health and addictions, with the ability to teach courses and build a dedicated research program in this area.

Assets & Preferences:

• Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience at the post-secondary level and/or practical experience working in the criminal justice field.
• Experience teaching quantitative methods, trauma-informed care, or youth justice is considered a strong asset.
• Applications are encouraged from candidates with lived experience as an Indigenous person, knowledge of Indigenous content relating to the criminal justice system, and/or those who incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing into their research, scholarship, and teaching.

Inquiries about the position may be directed to Dr. Kari Roberts, Chair of the Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies, at [e-mail].

Closing Date: The selection committee will begin reviewing applications on January 5, 2027. Only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.