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Old Dominion University Assistant Professor of Criminology and/or Sociology (Tenure Track) in Norfolk, Virginia
Posting Details
Job Title Assistant Professor of Criminology and/or Sociology (Tenure Track)
Department SOCIOLOGY
Position Number F0947A1
Job Description
The Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice at Old Dominion University invites applicants for a 10-month tenure track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2025. We are seeking a criminologist or sociologist to teach undergraduate and graduate courses (on campus and online) whose research addresses inequality, public policy, and social justice in the criminal justice system and its responses to crime and victimization; and/or those whose work explores the nexus of public health and criminal justice.
The successful candidate will teach existing courses in our undergraduate programs in Criminal Justice and Sociology, (https://catalog.odu.edu/undergraduate/arts-letters/sociology-criminal-justice/#coursestext) including research methods and a capstone research course, as well as contribute to our Ph.D. program in Criminology & Criminal Justice (https://catalog.odu.edu/courses/crim/#graduatecoursestext) . Our Ph.D. in Criminology & Criminal Justice is a sociological criminology program that highlights social inequality and public policy in the study of crime and justice issues. The position carries a 3-3 teaching load consistent within other departments in the College of Arts & Letters, though there are opportunities for reduction.
Opportunities exist for the selected candidate to participate in ODU’s Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, Department of Women’s and Gender Studies, School of Cybersecurity, and School of Public Health. The surrounding 14 localities and their criminal justice and social service agencies also offer tremendous opportunities for research and community engagement partnerships.
The Department has an accomplished, collaborative, and diverse faculty and student body committed to equality, social justice, and transformative policies and practices and the successful candidate will enrich this environment.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum Qualifications - knowledge, skills, and abilities
Able to teach existing on-campus and online courses in our undergraduate programs in Criminal Justice and in Sociology (including CRJS / SOC 436 Capstone Research Project) and in the Ph.D. program in Criminology & Criminal Justice (https://catalog.odu.edu/courses/crjs/, https://catalog.odu.edu/courses/crim/).
A demonstrated ability to conduct research, publish, and teach in criminology/criminal justice and/or sociology
A demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Minimum Qualifications - Education or training
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or Sociology. ABD candidates who are expected to complete their degree by August 2025 will also be considered.
Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification
Candidates must also have a demonstrated ability to conduct research, publish, and teach in criminology/criminal justice and a demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of potential for grant writing success.
Conditions of Employment
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date 09/30/2024
Application Review Date 10/14/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Interested candidates must visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/21128 to apply and attach the following with their online application:
A cover letter.
A curriculum vitae.
A Statement of Research Interests.
A Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
A Diversity Statement demonstrating how the candidate is committed to equality, social justice, and transformative policies and practices.
Unofficial graduate transcripts.
Contact information for 3 professional references.
Applications must be submitted by October 14, 2024 for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Jared Ellison at jellison@odu.edu.
Telework Friendly No
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
College Home Page
https://www.odu.edu/al
Department Home Page
http://odu.edu/sociology
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