Faculty Employment Opportunities
Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology
Position and Responsibilities:
The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Georgia State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2022. The area of expertise is open, but we are especially interested in candidates who specialize in cybercrime and/or cybersecurity. The position is a nine-month appointment with annual review, in-person and online teaching responsibilities, and the possibility of summer teaching. A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or related field in the social sciences is required (ABDs may apply, but degree must be in hand by the start of employment). A J.D. alone is not sufficient for this position. University teaching experience and a demonstrated record of research and publication are preferred. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Application submission:
Interested individuals should submit (a) a curriculum vitae, (b) the names and contact information for three persons who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation, and (c) a letter of interest that includes a description of their research program, accomplishments, goals, and personal statement on diversity and inclusiveness. ABD applicants should include a detailed update on their dissertation progress.
All materials should be sent electronically to: Dr. Eric Sevigny, Search Committee Chair, Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA; E-mail: esevigny@gsu.edu.
Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. As a university with a diverse student body, we encourage applications from women and minorities.
Department of Economics
Position and Responsibilities:
The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position beginning in August 2020 in the Department of Economics or the Department of Public Management and Policy at the Associate or Full Professor level. Due to an expansion in our evidence-based policy research, we are most interested in an experienced scholar who can make a substantial contribution to our applied public finance research cluster which includes the Center for State and Local Finance, the Fiscal Research Center, and the International Center for Public Policy. The ideal candidate will have interest in a leadership role in the cluster and will be a senior member of one of the academic departments. Applicants should have a primary research and teaching interest in public economics, public finance, public budgeting or public financial management, taxation, as well as strong interests in applied policy research. This position requires a doctorate degree from an accredited university in one of the following fields of study: economics, public policy, political science or public management. The hire will have access to unique administrative data and will be interested in using advanced big data empirical techniques. Responsibilities include teaching, research, and senior leadership of the cluster. The latter will be compensated via administrative release time.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED:
- Ph.D. in economics, public policy, political science or public management
- Primary research and teaching interest in public economics, public finance, public budgeting or public financial management, taxation, as well as strong interests in applied policy research. Demonstrated success attracting external research funding
- Ability to pass a full background check
- Eligible to work in the U.S.
Condition of Work and Benefits
- Forty-hour work week
- Twelve paid holidays
- Sick Leave
- Faculty rank and status
- Tenure track
- Support for research and professional activities
- Retirement plans include:
- Teachers Retirement System
- TIAA
- VALIC
- Fidelity
- Group health and life insurance
- Social Security
- Optional pre-tax benefits
Salary and Rank
Salary commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. Appointment at a faculty rank, on a contract renewal basis. This position is subject to budgetary approval.
Submit a cover letter addressing the above qualifications; curriculum vita; name, address and phone number of three references. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Application submission:
All applications must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14944). No paper applications will be accepted unless specifically solicited.
Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. As a university with a diverse student body, we encourage applications from women and minorities.
School of Social Work
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Urban Studies Institute
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