Belmont Abbey College
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice
Belmont Abbey College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in its Criminal Justice program to begin Fall 2012. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a related discipline and be able to teach a broad array of system courses. Demonstration of excellence in teaching is required. Candidates whose professional experience, teaching and/or research interests are in the area of criminology and/or sociology will be given priority. The successful candidate will also have an understanding of, and an appreciation for, the Catholic understanding of the human person.
A review of applications will begin immediately, with a deadline of December 1st for submission. Interested candidates should send a letter of application, vita, and contact information for three (3) references familiar with the applicant’s teaching and scholarly work to: Julia F Beeman, Search Committee Chair, Criminal Justice at JuliaBeeman@bac.edu. While electronic submission is preferred, candidates may also mail materials to 100 Belmont-Mt Holly Rd, Belmont NC 28012. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts and a response to the college mission statement.
Located ten minutes west of Charlotte, North Carolina, Belmont Abbey College is a Catholic, Benedictine school that educates a diverse student body in the liberal arts and sciences. The College, which is more than 130 years old, is known for its dedicated faculty, their excellent teaching, the personal attention the students receive, and a friendly atmosphere both inside and outside the classroom. There is a Benedictine monastery on campus, as well as a minor basilica. In keeping with the monks’ age-old tradition of hospitality, the College community welcomes newcomers and works together for the benefit of our students--aiming to exemplify the aspiration that our College motto encapsulates: That in all things God may be glorified.
Mission Statement of Belmont Abbey College
Our mission is to educate students in the liberal arts and sciences so that in all things God may be glorified. In this endeavor, we are guided by the Catholic intellectual tradition and the Benedictine spirit of prayer and learning. Exemplifying Benedictine hospitality, we welcome a diverse body of students and provide them with an education that will enable them to lead lives of integrity, to succeed professionally, to become responsible citizens, and to be a blessing to themselves and to others.
