The Department of Political Science/Criminal Justice invites applications in the area of criminal justice and judicial process for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2008. This position serves undergraduate and graduate programs in criminal justice and criminology, political science, and public administration - and supports the Political Science Pre-Professional Legal Studies program. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in criminal justice, criminology, political science, or closely related field. The JD degree is not considered an appropriate terminal degree for this position. The successful candidate should be able to teach in the area of courts, constitutional law, and judicial behavior. Some off campus instruction is expected. Instructional duties will include student advisement and curriculum development. In addition to instructional duties, faculty members are expected to maintain an active program of scholarship as well as participate in service activities.

Appalachian State University is a member institution of the sixteen-campus University of North Carolina System. Located in Boone, North Carolina, the University has approximately 15,000 students and has been ranked by US News and World Report as one of the top 15 among southern regional universities since the rankings first appeared in 1986. Additional information about the Department of Political Science/Criminal Justice, the University, and the surrounding area is located at: http://www.pscj.appstate.edu/.

Complete applications must include a letter outlining teaching and research interests, a current vita, a copy of the transcript from the Ph.D. granting institution and two letters of recommendation. E-mail applications will not be accepted. A review of completed applications will begin October 22, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. Appalachian State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please send application materials to:

Dr. Kenneth Mullen, Search Committee Chair
Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice
P.O. Box 32107-Old Library Classroom Building
Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina 28608

Federal law requires proper documentation of identity and employability prior to final consideration for this position. Appalachian State offers equal opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, creed, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability.