Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice Administration (Research
Methods, Statistics or Theories of Crime and Criminal Justice
Policy…
Job No: 540736
Work Type: Instructional Faculty –
Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Dominguez Hills
Categories: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association,
Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty – Public Affairs, On-site
(work in-person at business location)
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice Administration
School of Public Service and Justice
College of Business Administration & Public Policy
Position Description
The Department of Criminal Justice Administration in the School of
Public Service and Justice, housed in the College of Business
Administration and Public Policy, at California State University,
Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites applications for a Tenure-track
position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Academic Year) with
the appointment starting in Fall 2025.
At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that
include every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people
with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH
is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate
experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse
backgrounds and contribute to the University’s mission, vision, and
core values.
For more information:
Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
The Position
The Department of Criminal Justice Administration invites
applications for the position of Assistant Professor. We seek a
faculty member with expertise in any area of Criminal Justice and
Administration or Criminology to teach undergraduate courses on
Research Methods, Statistics, or Theories of Crime and Criminal
Justice Policy, conduct research, and participate in service to the
Department, College, University, and community.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
• Experience in teaching and working with colleagues from diverse
age, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.
• PhD in Criminal Justice or Criminology, or highly related
discipline. ABDs are encouraged to apply, but the degree must be
completed prior to appointment. JD/PhDs are also encouraged to
apply. JDs or JD/Masters may be considered.
• A record of, or potential for, effective teaching and scholarly
research and publication in their field.
Preferred Qualifications
• Expertise in Criminal Justice Administration or
Criminology.
• Ability to teach undergraduate courses on Research Methods,
Statistics, or Theories of Crime and Criminal Justice Policy.
• Relevant legal, policy, and/or community engagement
experience.
• Experience in, or potential for, teaching online and hybrid
courses.
• Ability and interest to design new courses in Criminal Justice
Administration.
• Experience mentoring a diverse student body.
How to Apply
A completed on-line application must be received by electronic
submission to be considered. To apply, please visit CSUDH
career-opportunities.
Application Deadline Date:
The position is open until filled. Review of applications will
begin in September 2024. For full consideration, please submit your
completed application with the required materials no later than
September 15, 2024:
• Current Curriculum Vitae with contact information
• Cover letter
• Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2 pages
maximum)*
• List of 3 references with contact
information**
• Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required
for the finalist)***
• A Statement on Teaching (2 pages maximum)
• A Statement on Research (2 pages maximum)
• Sample Publications or Evidence of Creative/Scholarly
Activity
• Teaching Evaluations (if available)
• Given CSUDH’s commitment to diversity and inclusion for all
students, faculty, staff, and administrators, describe your
individual commitment and experiences in advancing diversity and
inclusion and how they relate to your future teaching and
research.
• *This position requires three letters of recommendation
(LORs). Please do not upload your LORs with your application. Your
list of references will be notified at the appropriate time during
the search process. They will receive a request via email along
with information on uploading the LOR. You will be able to verify
that each letter has been received by CSUDH by logging back into
your applicant portal.
• **For finalist with International transcripts, a United States
Equivalency certification will be required.
A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for
earned/awarded/conferred foreign terminal degrees, which is from a
foreign Academic Institution for foreign studies. The US
Equivalency certification is used to validate foreign studies from
an academic credential evaluation agency and is evaluated on
foreign studies and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the
United States. The certification must translate the information in
English, and confirm that your highest terminal degree is US
Equivalent to a US terminal degree (i.e., Bachelor’s, Master’s,
Doctorate’s, Doctor’s of Philosophy). The certification can be
emailed to [email protected]
or mailed directly to the office of Faculty Affairs and
Development, 1000 East Victoria Street, WH-368, Carson, CA
90747.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Shari Berkowitz, Ph.D.
Professor, Criminal Justice Administration
Search Committee Chair
CSU, Dominguez Hills
1000 East Victoria Street, I&I 4119
Carson, CA 90747
The Department of Criminal Justice
Administration
The Department faculty strive to deliver an education that focuses
on public service and social justice through scientific research
and critical analysis of criminal justice policies and laws. The
Department offers undergraduate students a Bachelor of Science
degree in Criminal Justice Administration (CJA). The degree is
designed to provide students with a high quality education that
prepares them to think critically about research and policy as they
relate to policing, courts, and corrections. In this regard, the
Criminal Justice Administration curriculum seeks to prepare
students for careers in criminal justice, public service, social
justice, and law and public policy. The degree also serves as
preparation for graduate education in these and related
areas.
The School of Public Service and Justice
The School of Public Service and Justice (SPSJ) houses the
Departments of Criminal Justice Administration and Public
Administration, and the Program of Organizational Leadership
Studies. The mission of the SPSJ is to address the pressing social,
legal, and policy issues our society faces through cutting-edge
empirical research, undergraduate and graduate education, and
community service and leadership. It also offers ongoing symposia
and events on issues related to our commitments to anti-racism,
social justice, and public sector ethics. Pervasive under
resourcing, racial inequality, and police violence highlight the
importance of renewing our focus on ethical public service and
justice. The School of Public Service and Justice educates our
students through classes and community service opportunities to
understand these and other societal challenges.
The College of Business Administration and Public
Policy
The College of Business Administration and Public Policy consists
of three business departments (Accounting, Finance and Economics,
Information Systems and Operation Management, and Management and
Marketing) and two departments within
the School of Public Service and Justice (Departments of Criminal
Justice Administration, and Public Administration). The College
offers a NASPAA accredited MPA program and a AACSB accredited B.S.
in Business Administration program.
For more information: and two departments within the School of
Public Service and Justice (Departments of Criminal Justice
Administration, and Public Administration). The College offers a
NASPAA accredited MPA program and a AACSB accredited B.S. in
Business Administration program.
For more information: Criminal
Justice Administration (csudh.edu)
Additional Information
The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range
is $5,925 to $12,594 per month (12 monthly payments per academic
year); The anticipated hiring salary is $7,700 to $7,850 per month.
This position will be commensurate with experience and current
CSUDH faculty salaries in the academic department/discipline.
Faculty salaries are subject to budgetary authorization and any
California State University System faculty contract increases.
Summer research grants, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a
reduced teaching load may be available.
An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available that
includes: health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and
dependent fee‐waiver; access to campus child‐care; and a
defined‐benefit retirement through the state system along with
optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description
of benefits, please visit: https://www.csudh.edu/hr/benefits/.
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal
records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a
conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the
background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is
discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified
information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background
check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee
who was conditionally offered the position.
CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
The California State University (CSU) is committed to safeguarding
the health and well-being of our students, faculty, staff,
administrators, and the communities we serve, as well as
maintaining higher education access and attainment for our
students, as such, we embrace a comprehensive strategy designed to
reduce the likelihood of transmission of the COVID-19 virus. The
CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any
in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or
controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine
recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health
(CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other
relevant indications and comply with other safety measures
established by each campus. The systemwide policy can be found at
CSU Vaccination Policy and any questions you have may be submitted
to [email protected].
Mandated Reporter Per CANRA
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated
reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Act (CANRA) and is required to comply with the requirements set
forth in CSU
Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of
employment.
Closing Statement
CSUDH is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We
consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to
race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender,
gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic
information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or
protected veteran status.
For more information: U.S. Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission
Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources’
Office (310) 243-3771.
Clery Act crime statistics for CSUDH are available at Campus Security Report
(Clery), or by calling University Police at (310)
243-3639.
Upon appointment, all candidates must furnish proof of eligibility
to work in the U.S.
The California State University is Smoke and Tobacco Free. Smoking,
Vaping and other Tobacco use are Not Permitted anywhere on
University property. Education Code 42356, CCR Title 5, Article
9.
For more information see: Smoke &
Tobacco-Free
Applications Close: Open until filled
To apply, visit: https://careers.csudh.edu/en-us/job/540736/assistant-professor-criminal-justice-administration-research-methods-statistics-or-theories-of-crime-and-criminal-justice-policy
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