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Criminal Justice Department of Sociology, Social Work and Criminal Justice School of Education and Social Sciences (Posting Date: 08/24/09) The Department of Sociology, Social Work and Criminal Justice invites applications for a term tenure position in Criminal Justice.
Responsibilities: Teach courses in the Criminal Justice major; advise Criminal Justice majors; serve as coordinator for the Criminal Justice Program. The Department seeks candidates who are generalists and who have expertise in several of the following areas: Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminology, Victimology, Restorative Justice, Comparative Criminal Justice and Criminal Justice field supervision. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Sociology or a related field; education and experience in one or more aspects of criminal justice is expected. Candidates with doctoral study in progress will be considered. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and a desire to teach in a Christian college. The College: Messiah College is a Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences. The College is committed to embracing an evangelical spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character, and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society. Messiah College is a teaching institution which emphasizes instruction but values research and public service. Strong support is given to faculty growth and scholarship. The Department: The Department of Sociology, Social Work and Criminal Justice offers majors in Sociology/Anthropology, Social Work and Criminal Justice. The Department encourages students to be actively involved in the community and to take advantage of the many off-campus study and service opportunities. The Criminal Justice Program: The Criminal Justice program prepares students for employment and/or graduate study in a wide range of criminal justice and related fields. Students are exposed to the interdisciplinary nature of the field and develop a comprehensive understanding of crime, the criminal justice system, and values and ethics particular to the field of criminal justice. The program integrates a strong liberal arts foundation with a Christian world view, with a distinct focus on a Restorative Justice perspective. The courses are taught within a conceptual and experiential framework, combining theoretical understanding with practical experience. Starting Date for Position: Fall 2010 Applications and Nominations: Nominations and applications are welcome. Applicants should submit a letter of application including areas of specialization, a curriculum vitae, a complete Faculty Employment Application, official transcripts, and three letters of reference. Please address all applications and inquiries to:
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