Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: open to public

Position Status: full-time,tenure trak

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: ES0004

Salary Range: $42,974.00-$65,838.00

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: Van Ness Campus, Washington, DC

Brief Description of Duties
Teach traditional criminal justice undergraduate courses that include knowledge of youth studies, juvenile justice system, and qualitative and quantitative research.   The position requires participation in outreach activities to community stakeholders and a commitment to do collaborative research with undergraduate and graduate students. The faculty member is expected to participate in program, division, college, and university service activities. 
                                                                                                                                               
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                                  
 

1. Conduct qualitative and quantitative research in the youth studies and juvenile justice system area of knowledge, and publish findings in professional journals, books, and/or electronic media that is consistent with the direction of the academic program.
2. Keep abreast of developments in their instructional area by reading current literature, collaborating with colleagues, participating in professional conferences, and designing online materials to enhance academic performance.
3. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom student-centered instruction and discussions.
4. Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, and papers using rubrics and other student centered approaches.
5. Maintain student attendance records, grades and other required records.
6. Advise and mentor students on academic and career issues.
7. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.
8. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
9. Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
10. Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, program, division, college matters, and academic issues.
11. Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities
12. Maintain currency in the use of software and technology in the classroom.

1. The ability to work collaboratively on research projects while serving on program, departmental and University-wide committees as part of their professorial responsibilities.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of general principles and methods for curriculum design, teaching, and instruction for individuals and groups of undergraduate and graduate students, and the measurement/assessment of learning effects.
3. Demonstrated knowledge in youth studies or juvenile justice systems,
4. Demonstrated knowledge of the ability to teach quantitative and qualitative research methods to undergraduate and graduate students.
5. Demonstrated evidence of ability to seek and obtain external grant awards.
6. Strong interpersonal and organizational leadership and team member skills.
7. Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
8. Ability to engage with diverse groups and show sensitivity  to variations across age, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, language, cultural, national origin, as well as prior training and educational experiences; and
9. Knowledge of software related to the teaching of research, statistics, and the spatial analysis of crime.

Required Qualifications
 

1. Applicants are sought with a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Youth Studies or a related academic field that includes demonstrated teaching and/or research focusing on youth studies. A demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, professional training and research as well as a record of scholarly activity (e.g., publications, presentations at professional conferences, research grant awards).
2. A minimum of three (3) years of teaching Criminal Justice, Youth Studies or in related academic fields at the college/university level. Strong consideration given to comparable professional experiences with youth and/or juvenile justice systems.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit. 

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity ore expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, genetic information, disability or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.  Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5020.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.