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Assistant Professor — Criminology/Criminal Justice

Thiel College seeks candidates for a full-time, tenure track assistant professorship in the area of criminology/criminal justice. The primary responsibility will be teaching and developing new courses in the Criminal Justice Studies major. Courses to be taught include Introduction to Criminal Justice, Juvenile Justice Studies, Family Justice Issues, Criminology, Policing in America, Corrections, and upper-level electives. Although this is an established program, there is significant room for creative input and course development.

Additional responsibilities include taking a leadership role in maintaining and expanding the major and directing internships and co-ops. All candidates must be willing to teach in one of the college-wide, interdisciplinary courses (Western Humanities or Science and Our Global Heritage). Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, or in a related field and demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching (ABDs will be considered). 

Applicants should send a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae, three letters of recommendation and official transcripts to: Susan Swartzbeck, Human Resources Director, Thiel College, 75 College Avenue, Greenville, PA 16125 or email application materials to: employment@thiel.edu. Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Thiel College is committed to enhancing diversity among its faculty and staff; qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Visit the Thiel College Web site at www.thiel.edu to learn more about Thiel College.  EOE.