Assistant Professor – Criminology and Criminal Justice

Job Summary

The Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice invites applications from qualified candidates for a tenure-track appointment in critical criminology (areas of specialization are open) at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue an original and ambitious research agenda that can be supported by external funding, and to communicate this research through publications in reputable academic presses and journals. Along with other core and elective courses in criminology and criminal justice, the successful candidate will be expected to teach a 2nd year undergraduate course on contemporary issues in criminology and criminal justice. This new course is to provide a rich panorama of problematized situations, ranging from crime prevention and surveillance strategies to those related to the post-penal realities of criminalized individuals. The course is intended to tackle a diversified sample of the great many manifestations of the limits of criminalizing and punitive logics and institutions, at different scales and across time and space.

Qualification

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in criminology or a related field by the date of the appointment or shortly thereafter. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated expertise in spearheading original criminological research. Qualified candidates will have a cutting-edge and ambitious research agenda, and a record of scholarly publications compatible with the critical orientation of the Institute and its commitment towards social justice. A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching is an asset.

Application Instructions

Applications must be sent electronically in one single PDF file which includes the following: 1) a cover letter addressing the full scope of the position requirements; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching portfolio including, but not limited to, a short statement of teaching philosophy, an outline of a syllabus for the course on contemporary issues, syllabi and evaluation data. Interested candidates should arrange for three confidential signed and dated letters of reference to be sent in support of their application.

Applicants selected for an interview are asked to contact the Chair as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made in a timely manner.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. All positions are subject to budgetary approval.