Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice
Requisition Number	FE04274
Working Title
Department Name	8T110:College of Social Work
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Type of Position	Faculty
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Tenure Track Status	Tenure Track
Required Education	PhD in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work or related field (ABD will be considered)
Required Related Experience	Strong potential for producing high-quality scholarship and securing external funding. Ability to foster, develop, and/or maintain positive professional relationships with local, state, federal, and private social service and criminal justice focused agencies/organizations/associations.
Required License/Registration/Certification	N/A
Job Summary	THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK (CoSW) is a renowned leader in higher education. Our mission is clear: Through rigorous research, excellence in instruction, and steadfast service, the CoSW works to improve the human condition. Always, in all ways. As the state’s flagship university, CoSW is committed to actualizing our mission through innovative, accessible academic programming. CoSW is home to several undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, including: Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Master of Social Work, Doctorate of Social Work, Ph.D. in Social Work, and multiple undergraduate and graduate certificate programs. In addition to Lexington’s main campus, we have a satellite campus at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. To continue to advance our support infrastructure for CoSW, we invite applicants for 9-month, tenure eligible, Assistant Professor positions in the Regular Title Series to begin as early as January 2025 or August 2025. Successful candidates are expected to develop and maintain a strong record of high-impact scholarship (e.g., publications, presentations, etc. and a dynamic, externally funded research program). In addition, successful candidates are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. The University of Kentucky offers comprehensive benefits. To find out more information, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/our-benefits Minimum Requirements PhD in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work or related field (ABD will be considered) Strong potential for producing high-quality scholarship and securing external funding Ability to foster, develop, and/or maintain positive professional relationships with local, state, federal, and private criminal justice focused agencies/organizations/associations Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position Procedure for CandidacyApplicants are requested to submit the following: Letter of interest detailing applicant’s goodness of fit for the position, a brief discussion of research agenda, and relevant teaching experience. (upload as Cover Letter) Curriculum Vitae Research statement that summarizes applicant’s current interests, trajectory, and impact on the criminal justice field (upload as Specific Request #1) Inquiries about the position can be emailed to UKCOSW@uky.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled	Yes
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vita
2. Cover Letter
3. Specific Request 1

Optional Documents

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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