Assistant Professor, Administration of Justice, Position No. 82009

The Department of Administration of Justice at University of Hawaii at Hilo invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Administration of Justice. While the area of specialization is open, we are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the area of law enforcement. This is an inresidence position. The Department of Administration of Justice offers a BA in Administration of Justice (AJ) that includes a fully online Law Enforcement Cohort Track specifically designed for law enforcement officers, and the Department also offers a Criminal Justice (CJ) certificate.

This tenure-track position is responsible for teaching a broad range of criminal justice courses throughout our programs as well as developing new courses in their area of specialization that meet department needs. Scholarly activities will include conducting research in one’s area of expertise and disseminating research findings in reputable publication outlets. Beyond teaching and research, the assistant professor is responsible for mentoring and advising students and providing service to the department, institution, profession, and community.

Duties

Teach undergraduate courses, including Intro to Administration of Justice, Crime and Society, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law and Procedure, Policing and Punishment, Research Methodology, and other upper division AJ courses as needed. Serve on university committees. Engage in scholarly activities. Provide academic advising to students. Engage in periodic assessment activities. Participate in department, university, and community service.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Criminology or Criminal Justice or closely related social science discipline from an accredited university is required at the time of appointment. Demonstrated expertise in the field of criminal justice. Strong evidence of research productivity in the field of criminal justice, or clear potential for developing a strong program of research in the field of criminal justice. Demonstrated excellence in university-level face-to-face and online instruction.

Desirable Qualifications

Documented excellence in teaching courses listed under Duties. Documented excellence in online instruction in various formats, including synchronous, asynchronous, and Hybrid-Flexible models. Experience teaching in a multi-cultural setting. Applied experience in law enforcement. Research focus in the area of law enforcement.

Pay Range

Commensurate with training and experience.

To Apply

For a complete description, application instructions and to apply, please visit NEOGOV and search for #82009 or Assistant Professor, Administration of Justice. Please be sure to review the full job posting before applying. Failure to submit all required documents shall deem an application to be incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.

Inquiries

Dr. Katherine Young, youngkat@hawaii.edu

Please refer to position 82009 when making inquiries.