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Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management fall conference.

Assistant Professor of Criminology

Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management fall conference., State College, Pennsylvania, United States,


The Criminology Program at The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pennsylvania, USA, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of

Assistant Professor . A Ph.D. in criminology, or related field, is required by the appointment date.Responsibilities for the

Assistant Professor of Criminology

will involve a combination of teaching, research, and service, based on the candidate's qualifications and commensurate with employment in a top ranked program with faculty research and teaching excellence in criminology and the criminal justice system.Candidates for this position must have demonstrated scholarly accomplishment with respect to research and teaching and either have a demonstrated commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.This position is co-funded by Penn State's interdisciplinary

Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) . Assistant Professor candidates will be expected to contribute to SSRI's mission to foster research that addresses critical human and social problems at the local, national, and international levels. SSRI has five strategic foci: 1) the causes and consequences of inequality; 2) human development and behavior; 3) the social and environmental determinants of health; 4) innovative and data intensive research methods; and 5) individual and community impact.SSRI supports interdisciplinary research by bringing researchers across the university together around emerging areas, and by providing consultation, seed grants, faculty fellowships, and core resources tailored to the needs of social and behavioral scientists. Candidates with excellent interdisciplinary orientations are particularly desired.Interested candidates must submit an online application at

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and should upload the following application materials electronically: a letter of interest, CV, and a list of three references with contact information. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled.Information regarding the Department and Criminology program can be found

here .Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to 75% tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26) and paid holidays. Please visit

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for more detailed information.Apply online at

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For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to

this link , which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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