Postdoctoral Scholar in Criminology and Criminal Justice (Updated) - Florida Atlantic University

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Position Summary:


The Florida Atlantic University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ) invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellow position starting Fall 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 for opportunities to teach. The position is an on-campus appointment. The appointment is for two calendar years, beginning August 9, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.




Florida Atlantic 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. Florida Atlantic’s strategic plan prioritizes healthy aging, neuroscience, environmental science, and sensing and smart systems. These priorities are supported by faculty research in areas that also address leadership, global perspectives and participation, community engagement, undergraduate research, big data analytics, healthy and sustainable campus environments, and peace, justice, and human rights. Within each of the priorities, Florida Atlantic is committed to the principles of engaged research, teaching, and service. Florida Atlantic is positioned to achieve the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education’s highest and most coveted Very High Research Activity status (R1) in 2025.




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.




Our School offers a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice degree, a Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice degree, and a 5-year combined BA/MS degree program in Criminology and Criminal Justice. The SCCJ is also home to the paralegal and legal nurse consulting certificate programs. The undergraduate degree program is the third largest by enrollment at Florida Atlantic and offers a rich educational environment through diverse delivery methods, including face-to-face, online, and hybrid/blended formats. School initiatives include a decision-making simulation lab, forensics course offerings, community engaged research, study abroad, high school summer camps, a fully online undergraduate degree program, research colloquia, and research partnerships with the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Our School is committed to creating an accessible, supportive working environment and welcomes colleagues who recognize inclusivity and collegiality as integral components of academic excellence.




For additional information on our School and/or faculty, please visit our web page (http://sw-cj.fau.edu/sccj/). Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Cassandra Atkin-Plunk (catkinplunk@fau.edu).




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.






Minimum Qualifications:

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.





Salary:

$60,000 per year.





College or Department:

College of Social Work and Criminal Justice





Location:

Boca Raton





Work Days and Hours:

N/A





Application Deadline:

2025-03-17





Special Instructions to Applicant:

* Updated: Job posting title has changed from Postdoctoral Research Fellow In Criminology and Criminal Justice School of Criminology and Criminal Justice to Postdoctoral Scholar in Criminology and Criminal Justice*


This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.


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 (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.


Required Documents:

FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.


PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.


The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. 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; how their scholarly activities align with the position description.


Transcripts:

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.


Background Screening:

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.


Accommodations:

Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711


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Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.