Assistant Professor

Job description

Description The Department of Justice, Law & Criminology in the School of Public Affairs at American University invites applications for a full time, tenure-line position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2024. The position is focused on candidates who conduct research and teaching in the field of legal studies, sociology of law, or other disciplinary expertise that focuses on hate crimes or related areas. We especially welcome applications from scholars at the intersection between law/legal studies and hate crimes or political violence broadly defined. Competitive candidates will possess a strong background in social science methodologies and a productive research portfolio, including publications in high-quality peer reviewed outlets. The Department is home to a range of disciplines, approaches, and methods. We are particularly interested in individuals whose research is interdisciplinary. Candidates should be effective teachers and must be strongly committed to excellence in scholarly research. Qualifications: Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Law & Society, legal studies or related field or must have completed all Ph.D. requirements by the time of appointme...