Overview
The Department of Anthropology, Sociology, and Criminology at Troy University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor to teach courses in the Sociology and Criminology programs with an anticipated start date in January or August 2024.
We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in Criminology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field. Doctoral candidates who are ABD and near graduation will also be considered. The area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to candidates with experience in corrections, GIS, or human trafficking. The candidate selected for this position will be responsible for teaching 12 credit hours per semester (4/4 teaching load) in a combination of face-to-face and online graduate and undergraduate courses. The successful candidate will also conduct and publish research, mentor and advise students, and provide service to the department, university, and community.
Our collaborative and friendly department is one of the biggest at Troy University and offers four undergraduate majors (Anthropology, Sociology, Social Science, and Criminology), and two online Master’s programs (Criminal Justice and Social Sciences with various concentrations, including Sociology and Criminology). Candidates who are enthusiastic about joining our expanding department are encouraged to apply.
Founded in 1887, Troy University is located in Troy, Alabama, and is known as “Alabama’s Most Beautiful Campus,” characterized by its international and friendly environment in a growing community. We are positioned two hours north of Panama City Beach, Florida, and within an hour’s drive to Dothan and Montgomery!
Minimum Qualifications
1. Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology or a closely related field from a regionally accredited
institution (applicants that are ABD and near graduation will also be considered)
2. Must have the ability to teach both face-to-face as well as in online environments
3. Ability to conduct scholarly research, publish peer-reviewed work, and seek out grant funding in area of specialization
Preferred Qualifications
1. Knowledge of online learning pedagogy
2. Two years of teaching experience
Applicant Special Instructions
Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact [email protected].
Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.