The Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Houston Downtown (UHD) is seeking applications for three tenure-track positions at the assistant professor level for the Spring/Fall of 2008.    The PhD or ABD in Criminal Justice or a closely related field (Justice Studies/Administration or Criminology) is required for the position.  Our preference is that the PhD will be earned by the time employment begins.  However, ABDs who are near completion are encouraged to apply.  Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated teaching experience in a university level criminal justice program and a scholarly research agenda.  All candidates must have an interest in teaching in a multi-ethnic, multicultural environment.  Responsibilities include teaching in an open enrollment undergraduate program and a restricted enrollment Master’s program.  All faculty members are expected to participate in the department’s distance education program, which includes off-campus face-to-face instruction, an online degree completion program and interactive telecommunication as well as committee work.  Salary is competitive and dependent upon qualifications.  Applications for this position should be submitted at the following link:  http://jobs.uhd.edu/.  Completed application form, curriculum vitae, copies of all college transcripts and three letters of recommendation must be submitted through this link. Review of applications will begin August 2007 and continue until the position is filled.  UHD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.  For additional information contact engramp@uhd.edu.