Professor, Criminology

Duties:

Vancouver Island University's Faculty of Social Sciences invites applications for a permanent half-time faculty position in the Criminology Department. The Faculty seeks an excellent teacher who brings applied expertise in criminal law to undergraduate instruction.

The position involves teaching a range of undergraduate courses in criminology, criminal law, and criminal procedure. The successful appointee will demonstrate a commitment to maintaining current knowledge in these areas and an ability to integrate legal practice, theory, and critical analysis in the classroom. Candidates who are enthusiastic about mentoring students and supporting their academic development within a criminology context are particularly encouraged to apply.

Teaching responsibilities will align with a half-time appointment. The position requires teaching at both the Nanaimo and Cowichan campuses.

The appointee is expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching, a strong commitment to student learning and success, and a willingness to contribute to departmental, Faculty, and institutional service and governance. Evidence of teaching effectiveness and professional engagement may include student evaluations, teaching records, and other relevant supporting documentation.

The faculty member will teach both foundational and specialized courses within the Criminology program, including courses in criminal law and criminal procedure, and will assess student learning in accordance with departmental and Faculty of Social Sciences norms.

Course descriptions and additional information about the Criminology Department are available on the Criminology Department's website.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning and student success through scholarship and institutional service. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.

Required Qualifications:

A PhD in Criminology or a closely related discipline, or a JD or equivalent law degree combined with a relevant graduate degree in Criminology, Sociology, or a closely related discipline. Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching and proficiency with instructional and educational technologies relevant to the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching criminal law and other Criminology courses at the undergraduate level; experience practicing law, particularly in criminal law or related areas; and demonstrated ability to teach across the Criminology curriculum.

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

Note: 

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students.  In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences.  We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter.  When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity.  Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

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