Professional Teaching Position (Assistant Professor) - Criminology

Wilfrid Laurier University
June 15, 2023
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Professional Teaching Position (Assistant Professor) - Criminology

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Date: May 11, 2023

Location: Brantford, CA

Company: Wilfrid Laurier University

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Human & Social Sciences

Department : N/A

Campus: Brantford

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 5702

Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that excels at educating with purpose. Through its exceptional employees, students, researchers, leaders, and educators, Laurier has built a reputation as a world-class institution known for its rich student experience, academic excellence, and global impact. With a commitment to Indigenization and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, Laurier's thriving community has a place for everyone. Laurier has more than 19,000 students and 2,100 faculty and staff across campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, as well as locations in Kitchener and Toronto. The university is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and employing a workforce that is reflective of local and national demographics. Our locations are situated on the traditional territories of the Neutral, Anishinaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. We recognize the unique heritages of Indigenous peoples and support their intentions to preserve and express their distinctive Indigenous cultures, histories, and knowledge through academic programming and co-curricular activities. Laurier's Centre for Indigegogy is one example of how Laurier honours Indigenous knowledge.

Position Summary:

The Department of Criminology at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for a Professional Teaching Position (tenure-track) at the Assistant Professor level. The Department of Criminology offers one of Laurier's largest social sciences programs and is located on Laurier's Brantford Campus, offering Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in criminology. We are seeking a qualified candidate with any specialization relevant to the field of criminology. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Knowledge of effective and engaging pedagogy in both large and small classes at the undergraduate and graduate level;
  • The capability to teach and supervise MA students in a range of substantive areas;
  • A capacity to teach required and elective courses for the undergraduate Honours BA program;
  • The ability and willingness to develop courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level, including engaging online courses;
  • A promising research agenda and potential for future scholarship
  • Candidates must hold a PhD in Criminology (or closely related discipline) conferred by July 1, 2024.

    The appointment will begin July 1, 2024, subject to budgetary approval. Candidates will also have the opportunity to start as early as January 1, 2024 on a six-month Limited Term Appointment in advance of their appointment. Faculty holding a Professional Teaching position at Laurier teach six (6) one-term courses annually.

    Submit with Application:

    A complete application package will include:

  • A letter of application describing the candidate's qualifications, teaching expertise, and future research plans.
  • A curriculum vitae
  • One recent publication sample or work in progress
  • A teaching dossier, including but not limited to i) a statement of teaching philosophy, ii) teaching evaluations, iii) a discussion of approach to online learning, and iv) a previous or proposed course syllabus for a course that the candidate has recently taught or could teach in the future
  • Name and contact information for 3 references
  • Please address any questions to Dr. James Popham, Chair, Department of Criminology at [email protected].

    To Apply: Interested applicants should forward their application package electronically to the Chair of the Department of Criminology, Dr. James Popham, via the Criminology Department Academic Program Assistant, Ms. Nicole Zarazua at [email protected].

    Applications will be accepted until June 15th, 2023.

    DO NOT CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON TO APPLY TO THIS POSITION. Please submit the application via the email above.

    Applicants can learn more about the Department and current faculty research interests in the undergraduate program at https: // www. wlu.ca/programs/human- and-social-sciences/undergraduate/criminology-ba/index.html and in the graduate program at https: // www. wlu.ca/programs/human-and-social- sciences/graduate/criminology-ma/index.html

    All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada's reporting requirements, the University is obligated to gather information about applicants' status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenships, however, all applicants must include one of the following statements in their cover letter:

  • Yes, I am a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
  • No, I am not a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada
  • Applicants are encouraged to address any career interruptions or special circumstances that may have affected their record of research and teaching, in accordance with SSHRC and NSERC definitions and guidelines.

    The Department of Criminology wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. All nominations and applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the Search Committee and a short list of candidates shall be interviewed. Only those applicants selected for the short list will be contacted.

    Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.

    Equity, diversity and creating a culture of inclusion are part of Laurier's core values and central to the Laurier Strategy. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any minority sexual and gender identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity & Accessibility. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources. Contact information can be found at careers.wlu.ca/content/How-to- apply/

    Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visitwww. wlu.ca/careers for additional information.

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