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The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Maryland invites applications for a full-time lecturer to begin August 23, 2024. Payroll start date of July 30, 2024. This is a 1.0 FTE, 9-month position with an initial one-year contract and the possibility of 3-5 year renewal contracts. Approximately 90% percent of the lecturer’s commitment will be teaching undergraduate courses, with the remaining effort dedicated to service activities.

The position will be dedicated to teaching primarily within the newly launched, interdisciplinary Social Data Science major. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in research methods, quantitative methodology, proficiency in programming languages such as R and Python, as well as a passion for advancing research integrity and open science. Familiarity with social network analysis, survey methodology, or advanced analytic techniques such as machine learning, or natural language processing, is desirable but not required.

Application materials should include (a) a cover letter that addresses suitability for the position and summarizes relevant experience; (b) a curriculum vita; © a teaching portfolio including a teaching philosophy statement outlining multimodal approaches to teaching, syllabi, and student evaluations; and (d) names and contact information for three professional references to be contacted after the initial screening of applications.

For best consideration, please submit application materials by June 21, 2024, through the University of Maryland eJobs system (https://ejobs.umd.edu). The anticipated work obligation date for the position is August 23, 2024 while the payroll start date will be July 30, 2024.

All questions about the position may be addressed to Dr. Justine Madoo (jmadoo@umd.edu), Director of Undergraduate Studies in Criminology and Criminal Justice.

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