Faculty of Social Science - 2006 Assistant/Associate Professor - UOIT05-45

 

Competition Number: UOIT05- 45

Posting Date: August 25, 2005

Closing Date: November 18, 2005

Appointment Term: Beginning July 2006

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Position Summary & Minimum Qualifications:

The Faculty of Social Science is continuing to grow and expand. It is anticipated that for July 2006 the Faculty will make several tenure stream appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor and/or Associate Professor. The successful candidates will have research, publication and teaching records appropriate for the rank and will be expected to maintain an active, innovative research program. The Faculty is looking for candidates in four broad areas: (1) General Criminal Justice, (2) Criminal Justice Administration, (3) Legal Studies, and (4) Psychology. Candidates for a Criminal Justice position must be able to teach a range of criminal justice courses including introduction to criminal justice, alternative methods in justice, policing, corrections, prosecution and sentencing, and advanced justice studies. Candidates for a Criminal Justice Administration position will be expected to teach two or more of the following courses: introduction to criminal justice, criminal justice administration, public administration, leadership and administration, rights and freedom in the justice system, and advanced justice studies. Appropriate candidates for a Legal Studies position will have a demonstrated ability to teach two or more of the following courses: introduction to the Canadian legal system, criminal law, customs and immigration law, justice theory and policy, and rights and freedom in the justice system. Candidates for a Psychology position must be able to teach courses ranging from introductory psychology, to psychological explanations of crime, to developmental psychology, to forensic psychology. The ability to also teach at least one of research methods, quantitative methods, or qualitative methods would be considered an asset.

How To Apply:

Applications will be accepted until November 18, 2005 or until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants should submit in electronic format a covering letter indicating the competition number above, a curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a statement of teaching interests, an outline of current research program, and a brief future research plan, and the names of four referees to: careers@uoit.ca.This position is subject to budgetary approval.

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and people with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority