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Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice faculty position to begin August 2010.

The candidate must be able to teach the introductory criminal justice course or criminology, research methods and at least two of the following: Victimology, Terrorism/Ideological & Group Violence, Comparative Criminal Justice Systems or Transnational Crimes. An earned Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology or closely-related social science field is required. An outstanding A.B.D. may be considered if candidate can provide evidence of scholarship and experience in teaching at the university level. Completion of Ph.D. is, however, expected at the time of appointment. Supervision of student internships and advising is required. The successful candidate also must be available to teach some night and/or weekend classes. Experience and knowledge in teaching online courses is a plus.
Commitment to excellence in teaching, complemented by strong scholarship and engagement, is expected of all faculty members in KSU’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Kennesaw State University is a growing and progressive university in Georgia's public system of higher education. Located on an attractive campus in suburban Atlanta, KSU currently enrolls more than 22,000 traditional and nontraditional baccalaureate and master's students. The thriving Atlanta metropolitan area has a rich array of museums, theaters, libraries, colleges and universities, and other resources.

The department strives to provide an inclusive learning environment to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. Candidates are, therefore, encouraged to address in their applications how they can contribute to the diversity of the KSU community.

Department:	Sociology and Criminal Justice
Position Title:	Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Position Qualifications/ Responsibilities:	Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice faculty position to begin August 2010. The candidate must be able to teach the introductory criminal justice course or criminology, research methods and at least two of the following: Victimology, Terrorism/Ideological & Group Violence, Comparative Criminal Justice Systems or Transnational Crimes. An earned Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology or closely-related social science field is required. An outstanding A.B.D. may be considered if candidate can provide evidence of scholarship and experience in teaching at the university level. Completion of Ph.D. is, however, expected at the time of appointment. Supervision of student internships and advising is required. The successful candidate also must be available to teach some night and/or weekend classes. Experience and knowledge in teaching online courses is a plus. Commitment to excellence in teaching, complemented by strong scholarship and engagement, is expected of all faculty members in KSU’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Kennesaw State University is a growing and progressive university in Georgia's public system of higher education. Located on an attractive campus in suburban Atlanta, KSU currently enrolls more than 22,000 traditional and nontraditional baccalaureate and master's students. The thriving Atlanta metropolitan area has a rich array of museums, theaters, libraries, colleges and universities, and other resources. The department strives to provide an inclusive learning environment to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. Candidates are, therefore, encouraged to address in their applications how they can contribute to the diversity of the KSU community.
Application Procedure:	Applicants should submit a letter of application addressing strengths relative to the qualifications and responsibilities of the position, current curriculum vita, evidence of teaching excellence, evidence of achievement in scholarship, copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon employment), and names and contact information of three references to: Dr. Stan Crowder Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice Kennesaw State University 1000 Chastain Rd., MD # 2204 Kennesaw, Georgia 30144-5591 In order to ensure consideration for the position, applications must be postmarked by October 20, 2009. For a detailed description of the university, college and department, please visit our home page at www.kennesaw.edu.
Date Position Available:	August 2010. This position is contingent upon budgetary allocation.
Policy Statement:	Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or sexual orientation in employment or provision of services. Georgia is an Open Records State. AA/EOE.
Questions About Position Opening:	For questions about this position opening, contact Dr. Stan Crowder at scrowder@kennesaw.edu or 770-423-6739