Assistant Professor (Administration of Justice), Position #82038

Title:                                    Assistant Professor (Administration of Justice)

Position number:                82038

Hiring Unit:                         College of Arts & Sciences, Social Sciences Division

Location:                             UH Hilo

Date Posted:                       November 14, 2024

Closing Date:                      Continuous recruitment, application review begins on or about January 6, 2025 and will continue until filled

Salary:                                 Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type:                     9-month

Tenure Track:                      Tenure-track

Full time/Part time:             Full-time

Temporary/Permanent:      Permanent

Other Conditions:              Appointment to begin approximately August 2025 pending position clearance and availability of funding. 

The Department of Administration of Justice at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Administration of Justice.

The College of Arts and Sciences offers a BA in Administration of Justice (AJ) and a Criminal Justice (CJ) certificate. Students can complete the AJ major and CJ certificate requirements completely online. The major also offers in-person sections for about two-thirds of its courses each semester. This is an in-residence position. The successful candidate will be able to teach a broad range of criminal justice courses throughout our curriculum as well as develop new courses in their area of specialization. While the area of specialization is open, we are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the areas of law enforcement, crime prevention, critical criminal justice, and rural policing in the United States.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teach undergraduate courses, including Intro to Administration of Justice, Crime and Society, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law and Procedure, Policing and Punishment, Research Methodology, and other upper division AJ courses in the area of criminal justice as needed; serve on university committees.

2. Engage in scholarly activities.

3. Provide academic advising to students.

4. Engage in periodic assessment activities.

5. Participate in department, university, and community service. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or closely related social science discipline from an accredited university is required at the time of appointment.

2. Demonstrated expertise in the field of criminal justice.

3. Strong evidence of research productivity, or clear potential for developing a strong program of research in the area of U.S. criminal justice (area of specialization open).

4. Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population.

5. Demonstrated excellence in university-level face-to-face and online instruction is required.

Desirable Qualifications: 

1. Documented excellence in teaching courses listed under Duties.

2. Documented excellence in online instruction in various formats, including synchronous, asynchronous, and Hybrid-Flexible models.

3. Experience teaching in a multi-cultural setting.

4. Research focus on law enforcement, crime prevention, critical criminal justice, or rural policing in the United States.

To Apply: 

Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents.  A complete application must include: 

1. Cover letter addressing ability to perform stated duties and specifically explaining how minimum and desirable qualifications are met;
2. Statement of research interests; 
3. Statement of teaching philosophy that includes evidence of successful teaching;
4. Statement on how your teaching, research and/or service demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion;
5. Current curriculum vitae; 
6. Names and addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three [3] current professional references (letters of recommendation may be requested after initial review)
7. Academic transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).   

Please do not include any self-identifying photos they will be redacted. PLEASE REDACT REFERENCES TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND BIRTH DATE ON TRANSCRIPT COPIES.   All requested documents/information become the property of the University.  All minimum qualifications must be met by the hire date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.

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Inquiries:  Katherine Young, youngkat@hawaii.edu

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.  For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/.

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.

Accommodation Request:  The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly.  Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.  For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/