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Assistant Professor - Criminal Justice
Job no : 496603
Work type : Full Time Permanent - Faculty
Location : Charleston
Categories : Humanities
Payscale : Unclassified
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor, with employment beginning August 2025. The area of specialization is open. Candidates must be willing to teach courses in our undergraduate and graduate programs. A Ph.D. from an accredited institution is required; a JD is not an appropriate degree for this position. ABD candidates may be considered if degree completion is expected prior to August 1, 2025.
Located in beautiful Charleston, SC, The Citadel is a fully accredited, public, comprehensive, co- educational college with a student body of 2,300 undergraduate and 1,000 evening / online and graduate students. A normal teaching load is twelve hours per week with small class sizes.
The Citadel supports faculty scholarship and professional development. Internal funding is available for research, development, and travel. Salary and fringe benefits are competitive, and other benefits include convenient parking, access to the Citadel Beach Club located on the Isle of Palms, and the Swain Boating Center located on campus.
Applications will be considered until the position is filled. In addition to completing the on-line application, candidates are asked to upload the following supporting documents :
- Letter of interest addressing qualifications listed above
- Curriculum vita
- Teaching philosophy
- Sample course syllabi and course evaluations
- Sample of research and writing
- unofficial graduate transcripts
- Contact information for three professional references
Department representatives will be available at the American Society of Criminology conference in San Francisco (November 13 - 16).
Benefits of Employment at The Citadel
Extensive Health Plans
Great Retirement Options
Tuition Exchange Program
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Discounts
Isle of Palms Beach Club
Swain Family Boat Center
Community Service Opportunities
Read more about our benefits on our HR website
About The Citadel College
The Citadel, also known as The Military College of South Carolina, is a public institution of higher learning located in Charleston, SC. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has a rich history and far-reaching educational reputation. The campus is located near downtown Charleston, close to historic sites and major attractions, and is surrounded by a scenic natural environment. U.S. News & World Report College 2024 Rankings recognize The Citadel as the #1 Public College in the South, for colleges and universities with up to a master's degree, and The Citadel's School of Engineering as the 23rd best undergraduate engineering program (non-doctoral).
2,300 undergraduate students comprise the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. 1 of 3 cadet graduates earns a military commission. Students may choose from 31 majors and 57minors. An 11 : 1 student-to-faculty ratio provides students with a quality education. An additional 1,000 students attend the Graduate College, which includes evening undergraduate and online programs.
Advertised : 16 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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