Law Foundation of Saskatchewan Chair in Police Studies - Department of Justice Studies

The Department of Justice Studies is seeking applications to fill the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan Chair in Police Studies. This is a tenurable faculty position targeted to candidates at the senior Assistant or Associate Professor rank. The anticipated date of commencement is either January 1 2024 or July 1 2024.

The Department of Justice Studies is home to two distinct, but related programs – a Bachelor of Human Justice, and a Bachelor of Arts in Police Studies. Our department currently has approximately 280 undergraduate majors; 100 of these students are Police Studies majors. Faculty in the department draw upon multiple disciplines including anthropology, criminology, interdisciplinary studies, law, social work, and sociology in their instructional practices and research. Our courses reflect a broad understanding of justice that includes criminal, legal, social and restorative perspectives. The department has a longstanding social justice orientation. For information on our programs, please refer to www.uregina.ca/arts/justice-studies/. For more information on the Faculty of Arts, please refer to https://www.uregina.ca/arts/.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. and a record of scholarly research and teaching excellence in a field related to policing. Candidates should be prepared to teach courses related to policing at all levels of our program and demonstrate the ability to work with diverse student populations. The position involves teaching two courses per year, research activities leading to both peer-reviewed publications and community outreach and collaboration, applications for external grants, and university service. Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated interest in racialization, indigenous justice and policing issues.

A demonstrated commitment to the three academic pillars of teaching, research and service excellence, along with strong communication skills and collegiality is required. As a member of our department, the successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in department, faculty, and university level service consistent with their appointed rank. Candidates are asked to identify their previous teaching experience, participation in service activities, and their current and future research interests. Familiarity with on-line/blended course development and delivery will be considered an asset. Experience working with Indigenous, ethnic, visible minority, and other diverse populations will reflect a well-rounded candidate for the position. Work experience with police service organizations is considered an asset.

Academic enquiries may be addressed to: Dr. Stuart Wilson, Head, [email protected].

Review of applications will begin on August 21, 2023 and the position will remain open until filled. Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their materials promptly. Per instructions posted at www.uregina.ca/hr/careers, applicants must electronically submit: a cover letter that clearly articulates the candidate’s teaching, research, and service experience, and a forward-looking research agenda; a current curriculum vitae; a research portfolio with at least three recent peer-reviewed publications on issues related to policing; a teaching portfolio including a teaching philosophy, a list of courses previously taught, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and sample course materials developed by the applicant (syllabi, assignment instructions, supplemental lecture materials, etc.); and, names and contact information of three referees.

Those candidates contacted for an interview will be asked to have original transcripts and letters of reference sent directly to: Office of the Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Regina, 3737 Wascana Parkway, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, S4S 0A2, or by email to: [email protected].

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.

The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.