Assistant Professor of Crime Studies (Corrections and Reentry)

Job Description:

Contribute as both a teacher and scholar committed to understanding
the experiences of justice-involved individuals, correctional
institutions, and pathways to successful community reintegration as
an Assistant Professor of Crime Studies, specializing in
Corrections and Reentry . In this role, you will contribute to
undergraduate instruction and the online M.A. in Crime, Justice,
and Community while developing a productive scholarly agenda and
participating in university and professional service.

As a tenure-track Assistant Professor at the State University of
New York (SUNY) Oneonta, you will benefit from a 10-month
academic-year schedule that includes a two-month period of
non-obligation. SUNY Oneonta has a standard teaching load of 21
semester hours per academic year, but the department is currently
operating on a reduced teaching load of 18 semester hours per
academic year. This full-time position reports to the Chair of the
Department of Sociology, Human Services, and Crime Studies.

The Department of Sociology, Human Services, and Crime Studies
brings together interdisciplinary perspectives on social
institutions, inequality, community well-being, and justice. Our
programs connect sociological inquiry with the practical challenges
facing communities, human service organizations, and criminal
justice systems. The growing online M.A. in Crime, Justice, and
Community emphasizes prevention, social equity, restorative
approaches, and community-centered responses to crime.

To learn more about the University, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ and https://suny.oneonta.edu/sociology-human-services-and-crime-studies
.

Duties May Include:

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in corrections,

prisoner reentry, rehabilitation, and related areas of crime and
justice.

• Contributing to the online M.A. in Crime, Justice, and

Community, including asynchronous course delivery.

• Maintaining an active scholarly research and publication

agenda.

• Advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate

students.

• Supervising student research or applied projects as

appropriate.

• Participating in curriculum development, assessment, department

governance, and university service.

• Cultivating professional or community partnerships relevant to

corrections and reentry.

Salary: $64,890. SUNY Oneonta is a Public Service Loan
Forgiveness qualifying employer. Information on SUNY's
comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits . Visa sponsorship is
not available for this position.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or a closely

related discipline by the start of employment (ABD considered;
official confirmation of degree conferral by issuing institution by
start of employment).

• Scholarly specialization in corrections, incarceration,

prisoner reentry, or closely related topics, as evidenced by
graduate training, research, or professional scholarship.

• Ability to teach college-level courses in crime and justice, as

demonstrated through teaching experience, training, or submitted
teaching materials.

Additional Qualifications:

• College-level teaching experience in corrections, reentry, or

related subjects.

• Record of scholarly publications or presentations in relevant

areas.

• Experience with online asynchronous teaching.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate students.
• Experience conducting applied, community-engaged, or

policy-relevant research.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research or teaching expertise in community reintegration,

desistance, restorative justice, rehabilitation, or the social
inequalities associated with incarceration.

• Experience working collaboratively with correctional agencies,

reentry providers, nonprofit organizations, or affected
communities.

• Experience developing graduate curriculum or supervising

graduate research.

• Potential to secure external research support.
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, research, or service with

diverse and/or multicultural populations.

Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or
master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic
programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values
inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing
community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and
live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the
northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour
drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a
population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most
Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News.
The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each
season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating,
swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for
work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's
indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the
people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit
our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity . Moreover, the
university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected
veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe
that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes
our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto
Cardelle.

Application Instructions:

To apply online go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=206285
. Please upload a letter of interest addressing the position and
qualifications; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy
and interests; statement of research interests and agenda; and
unofficial graduate transcripts. Please provide contact information
for three references; instructions for submitting letters of
reference will be sent directly to the referees.

For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our
website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment
.