Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Maryland Crime Research and Innovation Center (MCRIC) engages with academics across the University of Maryland system and communities, practitioners, and policy makers, in Maryland and nationwide, to provide data-driven research and data analysis to inform crime reduction strategy and enhance public safety. The Center offers academic expertise, conducts research, integrates data, builds partnerships between government, academia, and industry, and develops and evaluates innovative criminal justice strategies aimed at preventing and reducing crime.
The Senior Faculty Specialist will join a multi-disciplinary research team consisting of faculty, research staff, graduate students, and community partners. The primary duties and responsibilities of the job include:
- Provide oversight, coordination, and project management for the research activities of the Center.
- Provide support for academic researchers and practitioners engaged in center research projects.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with key external (e.g., practitioners, community members) and internal (e.g., UMD researchers, centers, and institutes) stakeholders.
- Supervising data analysts embedded in local police departments.
- Administering and managing Center-related data, including data-related requests and data use agreements.
- Overseeing project management for all MCRIC projects, including monitoring progress and documenting the projects' development.
- Assisting with data analysis and evaluation.
- Assisting with grant application (grant writing, budget preparation) and progress report submissions.
The development of an independent line of research is encouraged and will be supported through MCRIC, including developing a portfolio of external awards.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience.
- Experience in data management, research design, and program evaluation.
Preferences:
- PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or related behavioral or social science field.
- Experience in data management, research design, and program evaluation.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills.
- Experience with grant writing and management preferred.
- Applicants who have research experience related to policing, working with administrative datasets, and/or community-based research will be given strongest consideration.
To Apply: Submit letter of application and a resume with the names and telephone numbers of three references. For best consideration, applications are due no later than December 18th, 2023, but the search will continue until suitable candidates are appointed. Applications from women and minorities are particularly sought. The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Further information on this position and on academic and research programs of MCRIC, please visit: MCRIC. The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice information may be obtained at CCJS.
Posting Date: 11/15/2023
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Best Consideration Date: 12/18/2023
Physical Demands:
- Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negotiable amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects like personal computers, servers, mobile devices, cables, printers, monitors, and other equipment.
- Other work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.
- Ability to travel around campus for meetings and attend to duties.
- Ability to work onsite.
Diversity Statement: The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References (no emails sent from system)
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