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The Department of Criminal Justice at Temple University seeks applicants for a tenure track faculty position at the assistant professor level, beginning in the fall semester 2020.  We are particularly interested in candidates with specialties in urban crime problems and prevention/intervention (including victimization), social inequality and criminal justice, or urban criminal justice systems.  Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to policy-oriented research, community collaborations, and/or research-practitioner partnerships and have strong methodological skills. Applicants holding doctorates in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a related discipline, including but not limited to, African American Studies, Anthropology, Critical Studies, Economics, Geography, Latino Studies, Law and Society, Political Science, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, and Urban Studies, are strongly preferred.   Highly qualified ABDs may be considered if completion of the Ph.D. will occur prior to fall 2020. Consideration will not be given to those holding only a J.D. degree. The Criminal Justice Department has a strong commitment to high-quality, collaborative, interdisciplinary research.  Faculty members have a very strong track record of success securing external grants from a variety of funders, including the US Department of Justice, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, the City of Philadelphia and various private funders.  Applicants must possess a demonstrated record of high quality scholarship and research productivity, and significant potential for extramural grants as well as a strong commitment to teaching excellence.  More information about the department can be found at  https://www.cla.temple.edu/criminal-justice/ . Review of applications will begin October 1, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled. Please include with your application materials: (1) a cover letter including statement of interest, scholarly goals, and any record of community commitment and/or research-practitioner partnerships, (2) a teaching portfolio (including experience and teaching philosophy, student evaluations, peer reviews, etc.), (3) curriculum vitae, (4) selected publications/writing samples, and (5) at least three reference letters. All application materials should be uploaded through the following link:  https://apply.interfolio.com/68513 . Any questions about submitting application materials should be sent to Mr. Joseph DelMastro (Joseph.DelMastro@temple.edu). Temple University is a state-related Carnegie Research University (highest research activity) located in Philadelphia. The Department of Criminal Justice is situated in the College of Liberal Arts, which is home to 38 undergraduate majors, 38 minors, 22 certificate programs, 14 doctoral programs, and 6 graduate certificates.  With its vibrant and diverse array of educational programs, the College of Liberal Arts plays a tremendous role in Temple University’s academic success and its mission mirrors both the historical importance of the liberal arts in society and the principles on which the University was founded. Temple University is an Affirmative Action equal opportunity employer and particularly encourages applications from women and persons of color, members of under-represented groups, persons with disabilities, and veterans. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.

The Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Portland (UP) seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in community psychology, cross cultural psychology, or a related field to begin August 2020. Research that incorporates issues relevant to diverse groups and life experiences is particularly encouraged, especially surrounding issues such as mental health, well-being, and inclusion. The candidate will be expected to teach a combination of upper-level and introductory undergraduate courses, including general psychology, cross-cultural or community psychology, and new courses aligned with their interests. We are especially interested in candidates capable of teaching courses in qualitative methods and/or with interest in developing internship opportunities for students. The teaching load is normally 3 x 3-credit courses per semester. A Ph.D. in psychology or related field (or evidence of completion by the time of appointment) is required. Commitment to and success in undergraduate teaching is essential. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the desire and ability to engage undergraduates in productive scholarship. In addition, the successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge, skills, and success in diversity & inclusion work within or transferable to higher education; discussion of these attributes may be embedded in the cover letter and the teaching statement but should also be described in a standalone diversity statement. A complete application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a research statement, a statement of interest/experience in diversity and inclusion, and the names of three references from whom we can solicit letters of recommendations (letter writers will automatically be sent emails with specific directions about how and where to upload their letters.) Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning on October 14; to secure priority consideration, all supporting material should be submitted to https://up.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=57455&job=assistant-professor-department-of-psychological-sciences-tenure-track by October 13. Founded in 1901, the University of Portland is a private, comprehensive, Catholic university with a mission of teaching and learning, faith and formation, service and leadership. Candidates should articulate their understanding of the university mission in their cover letter and highlight how it is compatible with their approach to undergraduate education. The University of Portland is an Equal Opportunity employer fully dedicated to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff. UP does not discriminate in its educational programs, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs, or employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by and consistent with the law. Please see the University’s full Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Policy here: https://www1.up.edu/disclosures/nondiscrimination-policy.html .