CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

The Criminal Justice Program at Bowling Green State University invites applications for two (2) one-year temporary positions (non-tenure track) beginning August 2008.  These positions are in support of both the undergraduate and graduate programs in Criminal Justice and will bridge a need until a full search for tenure track faculty can be undertaken (search expected fall term).  Those individuals selected for these positions will be eligible to apply for any tenure track positions that come available.  

The successful candidates will be expected to teach classes and participate in course advising.  Classes typically have a maximum of 30 students.  Substantive area in criminal justice is open, although there is a particular need for one individual who can teach courses in Criminal Courts and Procedural Rights.  An ability to teach Corrections courses would also be helpful. Research interests can be in any substantive area of criminal justice.

Preference will be given to candidates who are either ABD or hold a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice/Criminology or a closely related field.  Those with a J.D. degree will be considered for the position related to courts and procedural rights.

The Program:   The Criminal Justice Program at BGSU offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Criminal Justice.  The department has a normal complement of eight tenure track faculty serving roughly 200 undergraduate and 15 graduate students.  Bowling Green is a residential, comprehensive state supported university with roughly 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Compensation:  Salary range is in the mid $40k with full benefits. 

Application Information:      Review of applications will begin on April 24, 2008 and continue until the positions are filled.  Applicants should forward a cover letter outlining teaching and research interests; prior teaching experience; vita; and three letters of recommendation, to:

Steven P. Lab
Criminal Justice Program
223 Health Center
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 43403

Inquiries can be directed to Steven Lab by mail, phone (419-372-2326) or e-mail SLAB@BGSU.EDU

DIRECTOR, SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM

The Social Work Program at Bowling Green State University invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor as Director of the Social Work Program.  The Program seeks an individual to lead a fully accredited BSW Program.  The successful candidate will have the ability to lead the faculty in a complete examination of the Program’s curricula with an eye toward growth and innovative opportunities in the area of cross-disciplinary programming. 

Qualifications:  An MSW degree from an accredited social work program; a doctorate in social work or closely related field; at least 2 years post-MSW field experience; academic administrative experience including experience with BSW accreditation; and a demonstrated track record of research, teaching and service.

Responsibilities: Maintenance of accreditation status; recruitment of faculty; facilitation of scholarly activity; curriculum design and maintenance; program development; advising; leadership and encouragement of collaborative and cross-disciplinary teaching, research and service.

The Program:  The Social Work Program at BGSU is housed in the Department of Human Services (with Gerontology and Criminal Justice).  The Department places high value on cross-disciplinary teaching and scholarship, as well as service learning.  Bowling Green is a residential, comprehensive state supported university with roughly 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students. 

Compensation:  Salary and benefits are competitive.

Start Date:  Ideal start date of June 1, 2008 (must start August 2008).

Application Information:  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Initial review of applications will begin January 28, 2008.  Applicants should forward by regular mail a cover letter outlining administrative experience and teaching and research interests; vita; and three letters of recommendation to:

            Social Work Search Committee

            Department of Human Services

            223 Health Center

            Bowling Green State University

            Bowling Green, OH 43403-0148

Interested individuals can contact Steven P. Lab, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Human Services at slab@bgsu.edu or (419)372-2326.

BGSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.