Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice. The position is full-time and tenure-track, with expectations to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and to develop an externally funded research program.

Minimum requirements include a PhD (or ABD) in Criminal Justice or related field. Strong scholarly potential and ability to collaborate with CJ agencies are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work or related field (ABD considered).
• Strong potential for securing external funding and producing high-quality scholarship.
• Ability to foster, develop, and maintain positive professional relationships with local, state, federal, and private criminal justice focused agencies/organizations/associations.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Establish and maintain an externally funded research program with high-impact scholarship.
• Contribute to service, mentorship, and department governance as part of the Regular Title Series.

Skills

External funding potential

Professional relationships with CJ org

Education

PhD in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Job Title: Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice

Location: Lexington, KY

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Tenure Track Status: Tenure Track

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work or related field (ABD will be considered)
• Strong potential for securing external funding and producing high-quality scholarship
• Ability to foster, develop, and/or maintain positive professional relationships with local, state, federal, and private criminal justice focused agencies/organizations/associations

The University’s mission involves three primary functions across our faculty cohort: instruction, research, and service. Each year, various ranking faculty work with the Office of the Dean to delineate their distribution of effort (DOE). This DOE outlines how faculty will spend their time. In general, DOE for faculty members in the Regular Title Series typically includes allocations in the areas of instruction, research, and service. Of course, the DOE can fluctuate depending on an array of factors (e.g., grant funding, new course development, service to the college, etc.). While the DOE is reviewed on an ongoing basis, faculty are expected to develop and maintain a dynamic, externally funded research program and strong record of high-impact scholarship (e.g., publications, presentations, etc.). In addition, successful candidates are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. It is expected that work in this faculty appointment, including but not limited to course instruction, office hours, administrative meetings, and attending college-wide events such as faculty meetings, will occur on‑site.

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with many rewards, focusing on your total well‑being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work‑life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more.

• employees’ retirement plans
• medical coverage
• life insurance
• dental and vision insurance
• additional retirement plans

Open Until Filled: Yes

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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