Assistant Professor-Criminal Justice and Forensic Science

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.

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Position Summary

The Department of Criminal Justice and Forensic Science at Hamline University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminology, with an open area of specialization, to begin fall 2023. Department faculty are highly collaborative and are active, public facing, and productive scholars. As a department, we focus on providing superior undergraduate education in criminology and criminal justice by focusing on theory, practice, and high impact educational experiences. We are strongly committed to building a diverse and inclusive educational environment, which is in full accord with the value that Hamline University places on its commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion . The department is committed to fostering an environment in which all members are supported and feel empowered to obtain their teaching and scholarship goals.

The department provides a robust undergraduate education and strives to provide students with a well-rounded perspective of the criminal justice system. The department offers undergraduate degrees in criminology and criminal justice , forensic science , and forensic and investigative science. In addition, the department offers a forensic psychology concentration , a peace officer standards and training concentration, and a public policy concentration . The current posted position would support teaching and research for the criminology and criminal justice major with the ability for interdisciplinary work across the department and the University.

Successful candidates will have:

• Commitment to teaching excellence;
• Demonstrated record of supporting students from diverse backgrounds;
• Willingness to engage in and mentor students through research and in internships;
• Ability to teach a range of required courses in the field, including introductory criminal justice, criminological theory;
• Develop elective course offerings in their area of expertise;
• Evidence of an active scholarship and research agenda;
• Desire to provide service to the college and university.

Tenure-track faculty typically teach six courses per academic year, with a one course reduction during the first year.  A Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or related field is required; ABD applicants with expected defense dates by August 30th, 2023 will also be considered.

Please include the following documents with your application:

• A letter of interest and current curriculum vitae
• A diversity statement noting how the candidate’s research, teaching and/or service contributes to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• A teaching statement that outlines pedagogy
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, including sample assignment, copies of student evaluations, a list of courses previously taught and/or a list of courses that could be taught
• Unofficial transcripts of graduate coursework
• A research statement focusing on past work and future plans
• Names and contact information for three references

Screening of applications begins on September 30th, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Shelly Schaefer, Department Chair at 651-523-2145 or sschaefer02@hamline.edu .

All questions marked ‘Required’ need to be answered in order to submit the application. It is important that your application show all of the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. If rejected, you must reapply for the position in order to be considered. A resume or curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, contact information for 3 current, professional references, as well as copies of transcripts (if required) must be uploaded with each application.