"Assistant Professor-Victimization"

Posting Number

FAC00129PO24

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The faculty of the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9-month, full time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2025.

Required Education and Experience

Candidates must have either a Ph.D. in criminology/criminal justice, or an earned doctorate in a closely related social science discipline, completed by the start of employment (ABDs considered but a degree is expected when contract begins). A law degree (JD, LLM, SJD) does not satisfy the minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

We are seeking candidates whose research addresses victimization, but particularly encourage applicants with specializations in youth victimization, hate crimes, mass violence victimization, child or elder abuse, community violence victimization, bullying and cyber victimization, and victimization and the criminal justice system. Applicants must demonstrate clear promise of important and high-impact scholarly research, effective teaching, and meaningful community engagement. Candidates with demonstrated potential for external research funding are especially encouraged to apply.

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date

08/16/2025

Job Open Date

07/29/2024

Job Close Date

10/30/2024

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Applications must include: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) contact information for 3 references, (4) Teaching statement, and (5) Research statement. Review of applications will begin September 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about this position may be directed to Dr. Tia Andersen tstevens@mailbox.sc.edu.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Quicklink for Posting

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/172292

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Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of References and Contact Information
4. Teaching Statement
5. Research Statement

Optional Documents