Job Details

Title: Criminology
Rank: Assistant Professor - Two positions
Status: Tenure Track
Start: Fall 2019 (August 2019)

General:The Department of Criminology seeks applicants for two Assistant Professors within the department's law enforcement option. Successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, conduct scholarly and applied research, and engage in service-related activities. Primary teaching responsibilities and research interests will be in the area of law enforcement. Other duties will include, but are not limited to: advising and mentoring criminology students, participating in program development, actively engaging in research and problem-solving activities, grant writing, and committee service at all levels of university governance. Specific assignments will depend upon department needs.

Our Students:California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Qualifications:
Required Education: Note: Candidates withonlya J.D. or Ed.D. are not eligible for this position.

1. Must have an earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in criminology, criminal justice, or a closely related social science discipline from an accredited institution (or foreign equivalent).
2. Applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered; however, for an appointment, the doctorate must be completed by August 15, 2020.

Required Experience:

1. The ability to demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred Experience:

1. Arecord of excellence in teaching at the university level (experience as an evaluated graduate teaching assistant is acceptable) or teaching potential;
2. Arecord of scholarly presentations, publications, or research expertise/knowledge in areas related to law enforcement.
3. Preferred areas of specialization/skills within law enforcement that are of particular interest to the department include:
   1. the use of technology as it relates to policing and/or crime control (e.g., crime mapping, network analysis, information systems)
   2. program evaluation
   3. advanced statistical methods
   4. computer crime, and
   5. current and future challenges to public safety (nationally or internationally).

Application Procedures: Review of applications will begin on 10/21/2018. If it chooses, the committee may review applications submitted after this date. This position automatically closes May 1, 2019. Apply online at: http://jobs.csufresno.edu
Attach the following:

1. a cover letter specifically addressing required experience and preferred qualifications
2. a curriculum vitae
3. a list of three professional references
4. a statement addressing your commitment to working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Candidates invited for an on-campus visit must submit by mail/e-mailwithin the designated deadline. The Search Chair will send information and requests for these items:

1. three current letters of recommendation
2. official transcripts

Committee Information and Search Process:
Search Chair:Dr. Jordan Pickering
Department of Criminology
College of Social Sciences
Email: jpickering@csufresno.edu

About Fresno State:
California State University, Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students' intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We nurture cultural competence by celebrating the rich diversity of the campus community and welcoming the participation of all. Members of the University community are expected to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. For information on the University's commitment and dedication to creating a university known for its integrity, civility, equity, respect and ethical behavior, please visit: http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/diversity The campus is ranked 24^th in the nation by Washington Monthly; ranked 3^rd by U.S. News & World Report in graduation rate performance for public institutions; and, ranked 41^st in the nation in MONEY Magazines 50 Best Public Colleges.

Tenure-Track Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the University's Probationary Plan Process. For additional information, please visit: www.fresnostate.edu/academics/facultyaffairs/procedures/facultyrtp/. We value our commitment to the success of our faculty by providing services from the Center for Faculty Excellence to Research and Sponsored Programs.

About the College and Department:
The Department of Criminology serves the San Joaquin Valley of Central California and the expanding global community (including university students from 90 nations) by offering quality educational opportunities for students at the academic certificate, minor, baccalaureate, and graduate levels. The Department of Criminology enjoys a growing undergraduate population of approximately 1,752 majors and is the largest major at Fresno State. The Department of Criminology requires undergraduate students to select one of four options as a concentration throughout their undergraduate studies: law enforcement, corrections, forensic behavioral sciences, or victimology. The department also offers a Master of Science degree in Criminology. The Fresno State Department of Criminology is among the oldest and finest Criminology programs on the West Coast. The Criminology Department works with and benefits from its strong ties to local criminal justice agencies, which actively collaborate with the department on grant-related activities and research projects. The Criminology Department URL is: www.fresnostate.edu/socialsciences/criminology/

Other Campus Information:
In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Fresno has made crime-reporting statistics available to applicants, students, and employees online at www.fresnostate.edu/police/clery/index.shtml. Print copies are available by request from the Campus Police Department.
A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for this position. An offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment may be terminated based upon the results of the background investigation.
The person holding this position is considered a "limited reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment. You can obtain a copy of this Executive order by accessing the following website: http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1083.html.
California State University, Fresno is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click http://fresnostate.edu/adminserv/smokefree/index.html
California State University, Fresno is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.