Assistant Professor - Teaching (Criminology & Criminal Justice) Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedAssistant Professor - Teaching (Criminology & Criminal Justice)at its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society. Essential functions (job duties): We seek a criminologist/criminal justice scholar whose educational training is in criminology, criminal justice, or related discipline. The area of specialization is open. Teach four courses per semester. Engage undergraduate students in mentoring relationships. and Provide service to the department. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: PhD required. Educational training in criminology, criminal justice, or related discipline. Applicants must upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching portfolio, and diversity statement (submitted through the “writing sample” tab) within the online application portal to be considered for the position. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to Dr. Siying Guo, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, 3054 Faculty Administration Building, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202 or emailed to hp6625@wayne.edu. School/College/Division: H12 - College of Liberal Arts & Science Primary department: H0319 - Criminology & Criminal Justice Employment type: + Regular Employee + Job type: Full Time + Job category: Academic/Faculty Funding/salary information: + Compensation type: Annual Salary + Salary hire maximum: $55,000 Job openings: + Number of openings: 1 Background check requirements: University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required. Equal employment opportunity statement: Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.