Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice - Eagle Pass
Sul Ross State University

Job Info

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Instructions to applicants:

Submit your letter of interest, curriculum vitae, transcripts, contact information for three references, and three letters of recommendation.
Review of applications will begin May 1 and will continue until the position is filled.
State law requires that males age 18 through 25 be registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Job Title:

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice - Eagle Pass

Location:

Eagle Pass

Department:

Dept of Natural & Behavioral Sciences

Posting Date:

05/07/2024

Until Filled:

Yes

Appointment Date:

08/15/2024

Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required:

A Ph.D. in criminal justice or criminology will be required. Candidates who are ABD will be considered and are strongly encouraged to apply. However, completion of the Ph.D. is required by the end of the first year of the appointment (i.e., by May 31, 2025). The successful candidate will be able to teach a variety of undergraduate face-to-face courses and to hold regular office hours at our Eagle Pass facilities. The successful candidate will also contribute to the teaching in each of the department's three core academic areas (law enforcement, courts, and corrections). Teaching will consist primarily of advanced undergraduate courses and occasionally graduate-level courses.

Preferred:

A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.Prior college teaching experience.Skills to teach and develop online courses.A dedicated interest in community service.Publication in academic journals and a current research program.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Department of Natural & Behavioral Sciences at Rio Grande College of Sul Ross State University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice for the Fall of 2024.Sul Ross is in the process of constructing a brand-new campus in Eagle Pass, Texas. The campus master plan, as approved by the Texas State University System Board of Regents, calls for the development of a four-year university in Eagle Pass to serve up to 10,000 students by 2035.The successful candidate for the open position will demonstrate an enthusiasm to participate in the rapid expansion of an undergraduate criminal justice program, a love of undergraduate teaching, an interest in research, community service, and an appreciation for the rich cultural milieu of Southwest Texas.The candidate should have a strong background in at least one of the following core areas, but be able to teach a variety of courses in all three: law enforcement, courts, and corrections.The successful candidate must possess a Ph.D. in criminal justice or criminology. Other credentials such as a J.D., L.L.M., or S.J.D. will not be sufficient for this position.This is a full-time, 9-month faculty appointment in Eagle Pass, TX. The standard teaching load will typically consist of 12 undergraduate credit hours per semester, although a course reduction may be possible for candidates who demonstrate a record of productive research or effective community service. Some graduate courses may also be taught.The undergraduate teaching load will initially consist solely of junior- and senior-level undergraduate courses, but this is expected to expand to include lower-division undergraduate courses in the future. Teaching modalities may include traditional face-to-face courses along with online offerings such as virtual meeting courses and web courses.Other faculty responsibilities will include student advising and participation in departmental, college, and university service.
Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

FILLING THE POSITION WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON STATE APPROPRIATE FUNDS AVAILABILITY. This position is security sensitive.

Other Information:

Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination, and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists, or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

About SRSU:

The Sul Ross State University campuses in Eagle Pass, Del Rio, and Uvalde comprise Rio Grande College (RGC). RGC offers upper-level courses leading to bachelor's degrees and works closely with its partner institution, Southwest Texas Junior College, to provide a seamless transition to RGC for their students. All RGC undergraduate students either hold an associate's degree from an accredited institution or they have completed 42 semester credit hours of transferable work.The Sul Ross State University campus in Alpine is situated in the scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas. At an elevation of 4,480 feet, and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers. Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National Park, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park are all within one to three hours driving distance from Alpine.Sul Ross State University is a member of the Texas State University System. It is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees.More information is available regarding Sul Ross State University and position openings. Visit our website at http://www.sulross.edu.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu

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