Celebrating its centenary in 2010, St. Thomas University is an undergraduate, liberal arts institution whose roots are in the faith and tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. With an enrolment of 2,400, its students graduate with Bachelor of Arts, Applied Arts, Education, and Social Work degrees. The faculty members are distinguished teachers, researchers and scholars, and the university holds three Canada Research Chairs.

Through a special endowment in Criminology and Criminal Justice, St. Thomas University is able to host the position of Endowed Chair in Criminology and Criminal Justice for four months each year. The Endowed Chair is offered to a scholar with a well-established record of research. Candidates for an Endowed Chair appointment would normally have a PhD in Criminology or related field. Those appointed to the Chair are expected to teach one undergraduate elective course in an area of their choice, conduct research in criminology/criminal justice, and/or participate in a special symposium in their area of expertise. Appointment to the Chair includes travel and living expenses while in Fredericton, a research allowance, and a stipend of $24,000.00.

St. Thomas University is soliciting applications for either the September-December term or the January-April term of the academic years 2011-2012, 2012-2013 and 2013-2014. We are particularly interested in applications from researchers with expertise in the following areas: Effective Correctional Programming, Evidence-based Crime Prevention/Crime Reduction, Female Offenders, Organized Crime, Policing, Technological Crime, Wrongful Convictions, or other areas of expertise in criminology and criminal justice.

Applications should include a statement of the research and other activities that will be conducted during the term of the Chair, including the course that would be offered, the semester that would be most suitable for the appointment, a curriculum vitae, samples of scholarly writing, and the names of two referees. Applications are to be sent to Dr. Barry Craig, Vice-President (Academic), St. Thomas University, Fredericton, NB, Canada, E3B 5G3.

Review of applications will begin on September 1st, 2010 and continue until the positions are filled.

An equal opportunity employer, St. Thomas University is committed to employment equity for women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minority groups, and persons with disabilities. The University welcomes applications from all faiths and backgrounds. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.