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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Director of the Center for Crime Science and Violence Prevention

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois, United States, 62025


Mailing Address:SIUE Office of Human ResourcesCampus Box 1040Edwardsville, IL 62026-1040

Phone: 618-650-2190Fax: 618-650-2696

Office Location:Rendleman, Room 3210Hours: M - F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Faculty Position FA25-014

Position TitleDirector of the Center for Crime Science and Violence Prevention

Hiring UnitThe Graduate School

Job DescriptionSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is establishing the Center for Crime Science and Violence Prevention (CCSVP), a university-wide research center located on the Southwestern Illinois Justice & Workforce Development Campus. The center will focus on assisting regional stakeholders, academics, and the community in developing, executing, and evaluating violence prevention projects.

We are seeking an innovative, visionary director for the center who will provide leadership in establishing practitioner-oriented research and educational initiatives across academic units at SIUE. Specifically, the director will:Create multidisciplinary approaches to violence prevention research;Foster partnerships with stakeholders in the region (and beyond);Facilitate and participate in pursuing external funding;Educate, mentor, and provide real-world experiences to undergraduate and graduate students;Promote the use of evidence-based approaches and data-driven criminal justice practices;Work toward greater regional data transparency and data sharing, especially of geospatial criminal justice data;Work on technology-focused projects that enhance equity, justice, and violence reductions, such as surveillance technology and Virtual Reality training.

The position of director is a 12-month appointment with the opportunity of tenure in the Department of Criminal Justice Studies. The director will report to the Associate Provost for Research.

Minimum Qualifications

Successful candidates will be SIUE faculty with a terminal degree. Eligibility for the rank of Professor in Criminal Justice Studies is required. The successful candidate must have excellent quantitative research skills, including experience with geospatial analysis and evaluation research. Experience with ArcGIS, STATA, and/or R is expected, and familiarity with raw criminal justice data such as CAD and RMS data is also required. Candidates should have a track record of external grant funding and experience writing and presenting for both academic and professional audiences.

SIUE is a nationally recognized university that provides students with a high-quality, affordable education that prepares them for successful careers and lives of purpose to shape a changing world. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research and real-world experiences, the academic preparation SIUE students receive equips them to thrive in the global marketplace and make our communities better places to live.Situated on 2,600 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River's rich bottom land and only a short drive from Downtown St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to a diverse student body of more than 13,000.

Application ProcessPlease submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references. Electronic submissions are preferred and may be emailed to:

Teri Gulledge: tgulled@siue.edu

Printed application packages may be sent to:Chair of the CCSVP Director Searchc/o Teri GulledgeOffice of the Provost and Vice-Chancellor for Academic AffairsBox 1021, Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL 62026

Application DeadlineSeptember 27, 2024

SIUE is a state university - benefits under state-sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment, and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.

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