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Company Description: Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformative colleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensive Catholic University located in the scenic coastal community of Newport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academic success and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campus into a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking and skill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs in humanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollment includes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S. and around the world. Job Description: CONTRACT TYPE: Semester based. Teach undergraduate-level research methods courses. Qualified applicants must be committed to student learning, integrating technology into curriculum, and encouraging engaged scholars. Teach assigned classes in keeping with approved syllabi, outlines, and instructional materials. Provide advice and guidance to students when there is a need. Course introduces the basic concepts involved in conducting research in the areas of criminal justice and criminology. Through lectures, readings, discussions, and presentations students explore the why, what, and how of social scientific methods that are necessary for the systematic analysis of crime trends, offender behavior, program effectiveness, and public attitudes about crime and justice. Course allows students to become both the producers and critical consumers of criminal justice research. Requirements: A Ph. D. in Criminal Justice or related field is required. Demonstrated training and expertise in quantitative research methods, as evidenced by graduate coursework, publications, presentations or teaching. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey quantitative research methods concepts. Experience working in the field of social science research with a strong understanding and working knowledge of industry standards and best practices. Additional Information: Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity in employment and education to all employees, students and applicants. No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against or harassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law, in the administration of Salve Regina's employment policies, education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University administered programs. In accordance with Title IX, it does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educational programs or activities. Salve Regina is also committed to making its programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliant with all applicable non-discrimination laws. Application Instructions: Applicants must apply online for any open staff and faculty positions by providing a cover-letter and resume. Pre-employment background checks and reference checks are required of successful candidates. Salve Regina University participates in E-verify. Please provide three professional references (1 current/former supervisor, 2 colleagues). If you are selected as one of our finalists applicants for the position, we will request the referee's you listed in your application to complete a reference screening form. By adding your referee's contact information below, you consent to allow Salve Regina University to contact your referee's for written references.

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