Assistant Professor-Tenure System

### Position Summary

Michigan State University actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

The School of Criminal Justice (SCJ) at Michigan State University invites applications for a 9-month tenure-system position at the Assistant Professor rank beginning August 16, 2025. Michigan State University is the pioneer land-grant institution located in East Lansing, Michigan. The SCJ is a national leader in criminal justice and criminology research and education. Housed in the College of Social Science, the SCJ has 27 tenure-system faculty members. Currently, there are over 1,100 students enrolled in the SCJs programs to include doctoral (n = 32), masters (n = 245), and baccalaureate (n = 920) degree programs. The Schools faculty is committed to excellence in research and scholarship befitting a major research university (see the Schools website at: [)](http://cj.msu.edu/). True to the land-grant mission of Michigan State University, the School has a strong and proud tradition of both advancing and translating knowledge into practice and policy through engagement with local, state, national, and international partners in both public and private sectors. The Schools faculty, academic specialists, and outreach specialists are highly active in securing and implementing external grants and contracts to advance its mission. 

The candidate must demonstrate expertise in the area(s) of cybercrime and/or cyber-security. Cybercrime includes a wide range of offenses which target computer systems, data, finances, and people. Preference will be given to candidates whose work can build on current faculty strengths in areas such as cybercrime and digital forensics, terrorism and radicalization, and youth violence prevention. Preference will also be given to candidates with experience or aptitude for external funding and those with experience or aptitude for developing community/practitioner engaged research partnerships. However, all areas of research in the space of cybercrime and cybersecurity will be considered.

### Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

### Required Degree

Doctorate

### Minimum Requirements

A Ph.D. in criminology or criminal justice, or in a relevant social science field, such as economics, political science, psychology, public health, sociology, or social work is required prior to the position start date. Additionally, candidates must have demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and research.

### Desired Qualifications

Prior experience with course development related to cybercrime and/or cyber-security is preferred. 

### Required Application Materials

Please submit:

1. letter of application that includes a description of professional experience, career goals, and research and teaching philosophy;
2. a diversity statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance MSUs commitment to inclusive excellence;
3. curriculum vitae; and
4. three letters of reference.

### Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin on September 2, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries may be directed to the chair of the search committee: Dr. David Carter at carterd@msu.edu.

### Review of Applications Begins On

09/02/2024

### Website

cj.msu.edu

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