Texas A&M University - Central Texas - Austin, TX
posted 3 days ago
About the position
Texas A&M University-Central Texas (TAMUCT) is a public university in Killeen, Texas, near Fort Cavazos and the Austin area. It offers junior and senior level coursework leading to baccalaureate and graduate degrees. The student population at A&M-Central Texas is unique and growing. TAMUCT is a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) serving over 2,400 students. The TAMUCT Social Sciences department is interdisciplinary, with programs in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, and Anthropology. The Department of Social Sciences at Texas A&M University-Central Texas (TAMUCT) is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in our Criminal Justice undergraduate and graduate programs. Our program offers four degrees: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) in Criminal Justice, Master of Science (MS) in Criminal Justice, and Master of Science (MS) in Homeland Security. We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach across various subfields within the criminal justice discipline. Preference will be given to individuals who can teach in areas related to public safety policy, critical infrastructure security, and international crime. Our department prides itself on being collegial and interdisciplinary; the successful candidate will exemplify and enhance these qualities. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the program through teaching, service, and scholarship commensurate with a regional university.
Responsibilities
- Teach face-to-face and online, undergraduate and graduate-level courses. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach courses throughout the curriculum.
- Engage in an active research agenda, including publishing and presenting findings at academic conferences.
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a non-traditional student population and working effectively with faculty, staff, and students across disciplines.
- Participate in service commitments within the department, college, university, and the profession.
- Advise students.
- Take an active role in the growth of undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice or Criminology in hand by the time of appointment.
- One year of undergraduate or graduate teaching experience.
- Evidence of an active research agenda.
Nice-to-haves
- Evidence of exemplary teaching is preferred and should be noted in application where possible.
- Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation in criminal justice or related areas.
- Experience with online Learning Management Systems (LMS), preferably in a collegiate setting.
- Experience in curriculum development.
Benefits
- Salary: $60,000
- Hours: Faculty hours; M-F; hours may vary by assignment
- Work Location: This is not a remote position. The selected candidate will be required to work on campus.
