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University of Kentucky

Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice

University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598


PhD in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work or related field (ABD will be considered)Required Related Experience:Strong potential for producing high-quality scholarship and securing external funding.Ability to foster, develop, and/or maintain positive professional relationships with local, state, federal, and private social service and criminal justice focused agencies/organizations/associations.Required License/Registration/Certification:N/AJob Summary:THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK (CoSW) is a renowned leader in higher education. Our mission is clear: Through rigorous research, excellence in instruction, and steadfast service, the CoSW works to improve the human condition.As the state’s flagship university, CoSW is committed to actualizing our mission through innovative, accessible academic programming. CoSW is home to several undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, including: Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Master of Social Work, Doctorate of Social Work, Ph.D. in Social Work, and multiple undergraduate and graduate certificate programs.In addition to Lexington’s main campus, we have a satellite campus at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas.To continue to advance our support infrastructure for CoSW, we invite applicants for 9-month, tenure eligible, Assistant Professor positions in the Regular Title Series to begin as early as January 2025 or August 2025.Successful candidates are expected to develop and maintain a strong record of high-impact scholarship (e.g., publications, presentations, etc.) and a dynamic, externally funded research program. In addition, successful candidates are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. The University of Kentucky offers comprehensive benefits. To find out more information, please visit:

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/our-benefitsPhD in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work or related field (ABD will be considered)Strong potential for producing high-quality scholarship and securing external fundingAbility to foster, develop, and/or maintain positive professional relationships with local, state, federal, and private criminal justice focused agencies/organizations/associationsAbility to perform the physical requirements of the positionProcedure for Candidacy:Letter of interest detailing applicant’s goodness of fit for the position, a brief discussion of research agenda, and relevant teaching experience.

(upload as Cover Letter)Research statement that summarizes applicant’s current interests, trajectory, and impact on the criminal justice field

(upload as Specific Request #1)Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled.Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience:Deadline to Apply:

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