Criminology and Criminal Justice Postdoctoral Research Fellow

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Boca Raton, Florida, United States Florida Atlantic University Full time
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Florida Atlantic University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellow position starting Spring 2025 on the Boca Raton campus.

The successful candidate will work on multiple funded projects focused on evaluating community-based, behavioral health-related programs, including a co-responder crisis response team and a behavioral health-focused jail reentry program.

Prior experience in working alongside law enforcement/clinicians or studying best practices in the provision of behavioral health services, working with administrative sources of data, and communicating with community partners is strongly desired.

In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with other project team members to produce peer-reviewed publications alongside the creation of internal and external reports for funding agencies.

The position may also provide opportunities to teach. The position is an on-campus appointment. The appointment is for two calendar years, beginning January 6, 2025.

Florida Atlantic University is a Carnegie doctorate-granting university (RU/high research activity) with over 30,000 students and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education.

The College of Social Work and Criminal Justice is a partnership between the SCCJ and the Sandler School of Social Work.

Our intention is to reimagine our professions, promote multidisciplinary education and research, address a wider spectrum of societal needs, and champion systemic change through scholarship, teaching, and service.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates whose innovative work strives to serve the public good, inside and outside of the University.

The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education.

Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in criminal justice, criminology, or related field obtained within the past five years. ABDs will be considered but requirements for the Ph.D. must be completed by the position start date.

A Juris Doctorate alone is not sufficient.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to conducting independent research, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and working with a team of scholars to conduct community-based research.

The salary for this position is $60,000.00.

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Please note that a maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application.

When completing the online application, please upload the following: (i) a curriculum vita, (ii) names and contact info for three professional references, and (iii) a cover letter that describes specific interest in the position, research agenda, and how their scholarly activities align with the position description.

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment.

Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 711.



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