Assistant Professor - School of Criminology & Security Studies

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S.
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The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Screening will begin October 25, 2023 as applications are received, and the position will remain open until filled.
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Job Title Assistant Professor - School of Criminology & Security Studies Department Criminology & Criminal Justice Work Schedule Assistant Professor.
This position is a 10-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position with possibilities of summer teaching assignments.
Notice of Vacancy Number F23-00121 Desired Start Date 08/01/2024 Open Date 09/14/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Job Category Faculty - Tenure Track Job Type Faculty - Full Time Pay Grade 120 - Assistant Professor Salary Range Commensurate with experience Benefits Associated with this Position Life Insurance: The coverage amount is based on two and one-half times appointment salary rounded up to the next whole thousand with a maximum coverage of $100,000 and includes the same amount of Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits.
The University currently pays the entire cost of coverage.
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Sick Leave: Accrues at a rate of 12 days per academic year with unlimited accumulation.
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Optional Benefits Voluntary Life Insurance: Additional amounts of life insurance may be purchased on employee, spouse and dependent children.
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Job Summary/Basic Function Position: Assistant Professor.
This position is a 10-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position with possibilities of summer teaching assignments.
Criteria for tenure and promotion include research, scholarship, teaching effectiveness, and service to the university and community.
Beginning Date: August 1, 2024.
Specific Responsibilities The successful candidate will principally teach courses related to hardware/software, cybercrime, digital forensics, and/or security and risk.
Candidates will eventually have an opportunity to develop new courses.
The successful candidate will also be required to provide evidence of an active or developing research agenda.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level and in both an on campus and distance education format.
The normal teaching load for tenured- and tenure-track faculty is 3:3 (9 hours per semester) for scholars who remain productive.
For those with interest, summer teaching opportunities are possible.
Professional experience in a culturally diverse environment is also desirable.
Salary is competitive (and commensurate with qualifications and experience) with excellent benefits.
Required Relevant Education & Experience Qualifications and Duties: Candidates are required to have a doctorate, with strong preference given to those with a Ph.
D.
or D.
Sc.
in cybersecurity or digital forensics, or criminology with a cyber-security background or related field.
An ideal candidate would have experience in cybersecurity, and preferably experience working in the field of cybersecurity.
An ABD candidate with a firm completion date (6 months after employment start date) will be considered.
A juris doctorate degree is not sufficient.
Required Field(s) of Study Preferred Relevant Education and Experience Supervisory Responsibilities Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Able to adapt to change, Able to assemble, analyze and present data, Able to learn and retain information, Able to multitask, Able to plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner, Able to read English, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Able to work carefully and politely around others, Able to work well with others, Attention to detail, Demonstration of high ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, politeness, and courteousness, Excellent public speaking skills, Experience in an educational environment preferred, Must be comfortable networking with groups or individuals, Professional demeanor, high energy, dynamic personality and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications, Proven verbal and written communication skills, Willing to interact with students, Work effectively with a diverse community Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Qualifications & Disclaimer To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
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