Employment Opportunities
Criminal Justice

The Department of Criminology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track positions to begin August 2008. The department awards BA, MA, and PhD degrees and enrolls over 1000 students.

Assistant Professor or Higher Rank- Position/Rank and Salary: Applications are sought for the Assistant Professor rank, although applications for higher ranks will be considered for applicants with appropriate experience and expertise.

Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related social science discipline by time of appointment. Applicants should have a commitment to teaching with a strong interest in developing and pursuing an active research agenda. Areas of specialization are open, but preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate research and/or teaching experience in at least one of the following areas: policing; law and legal issues; substance use and crime; white collar, environmental, and organized crimes; terrorism; crime prevention and criminal justice policy; and advanced analytical methodologies. Candidates must communicate effectively and perform well during the interview(s), which may include a teaching demonstration. All applicants must be work eligible.

Appointment/Start Date: August 2008

Application Process: Applicants should forward a letter of applica­tion, curriculum vitae, official transcripts, three letters of reference, evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness, and copies of publications or writing samples that demonstrate expertise to: Dr. Daniel Lee, Chair‑Search Committee, IUP Department of Crimi­nology, Indiana, PA 15705. Review of applications will begin October 22, 2007 and will continue until the search is closed.

IUP is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V. IUP is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.