PRODiG+ Fellow - Criminal Justice

Farmingdale State College is a recognized leader in applied learning. With over 10,000 students, FSC is the State University of New York's largest college of applied science and technology, with 96% of graduates working in New York State and 75% working on Long Island. Farmingdale prepares emerging leaders in the growing technology, engineering, business and health care fields.

Farmingdale State College is committed to inclusivity and excellence as part of our mission and culture. The College has received the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. We seek candidates of all backgrounds who embrace these values and the broader mission of public higher education.

The College is increasingly focused on expanding student engagement. In addition to the highly successful NCAA Division III athletic program, Esports, and an extensive array of student clubs and organizations give FSC a strong culture of civic responsibility.

Farmingdale State College invites applications for thePromoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth plus (PRODiG+ ) Post-doctoral

Fellow position in the Center for Criminal Justice Studies.

PRODiG+ is designed to (1) increase the number and share of excellent diverse faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (2) strengthening the pipeline for retention and support of these candidates. Additional information on thePRODiG+ Fellowship can be found here .

The fellowship is further designed to provide post-doctoral students interested in an academic career with a mentored experience within the academic area of Criminal Justice.

Over the course of the two-year fellowship, the fellow will be engaged in teaching to include a combination of lower division and/or upper division courses in the areas of criminal justice technologies (e.g., Artificial Intelligence (AI), crime/intelligence analysis, crime mapping, forensic/crime scene), with an expected teaching load of two courses per semester. In addition, the position will expose the fellow to departmental committee work, student advisement, and/or curriculum development.

The successful candidate is encouraged to engage in scholarly research and apply for relevant grants.

This position will provide the fellow with direct mentorship from a faculty member within the Center for Criminal Justice Studies, as well as available campus-wide mentorship opportunities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To participate in PRODiG+, candidates are required to:

• Be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.
• Have a PhD or Terminal Degreein a field related to Criminal Justice from an accredited institution completed prior to start date.
• Demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Such experience may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/ unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.
• Ability to relate to and work with students in various aspects of their academic pursuits.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference will be given to candidates who are:

• Current SUNY students, alumni, and/or Fellows from a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates), were first-generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor's degree), have overcome adversity, are Ameri Corps alumni, or are veterans.
• Specialized in the area oftechnology use and application within the criminal justice domain (specifically
  
  Artificial Intelligence (AI), crime/intelligence analysis, crime mapping, forensic/crime scene, and/or related technologies)

The PRODiG+ Fellowship is open to any and all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria.

This is a 12-month Temporary position.

• ANTICIPATED
  
  START DATE:
  
  Spring
  Semester 2027

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.

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