Department of Criminology – Assistant Professor, Tenure Track Position

Saint Mary's University

Department of Criminology – Assistant Professor, Tenure Track Position

Date Posted: December 10, 2024
Posting Deadline: January 31, 2025
Department: Criminology
Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time
Group Affiliation: SMUFU

At Saint Mary’s University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University’s success.

The Department of Criminology at Saint Mary’s University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin on July 1, 2025. The Department seeks candidates who can teach Quantitative Research Methods in Criminology. Preference will be given to candidates who research in the area of corporate crime, prisons/carceral studies, green criminology, or crimmigration.

In support of the University’s Employment Equity Program and commitment to a representative workforce, preference will be given to candidates that self-identify as a member of a visible minority/racialized group.

Experience and Education Requirements

Applicants should hold a completed or nearly completed Ph.D. in Criminology or a related field. Candidates should be able to demonstrate strength in teaching and research. Preferred candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to academic service and community engagement. Teaching loads, employee benefits, and salaries are governed by the Saint Mary’s University Collective Agreement.

Application Details

Applicants should submit an application package consisting of the following six items only, merged into one PDF: 1) a cover letter addressing the criteria laid out above; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) one example of recent scholarly writing; 4) unofficial graduate school transcripts; 5) the names and contact information for three referees; and 6) a copy of a syllabus for a Quantitative Methods Course you have taught or a draft syllabus if you have not previously taught this course.

Applicants should submit their application file via email to criminology@smu.ca. We will begin considering applications on January 31, 2025 until the position is filled.

At Saint Mary’s University equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at hr@smu.ca

About Saint Mary’s University

Saint Mary’s University is one of Canada’s top primarily undergraduate universities--known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada’s best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary’s provides our 7,000 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada’s east coast, Saint Mary’s University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary’s University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world—a world without limits.

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