University of Guelph: Department of Sociology and Anthropology
The Criminal Justice programs at the University of Guelph—co-administered by the Department of Political Science and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology—invite applications for a Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier 2 in Technology, Crime and Public Policy. The appointment will be tenure-track at the Assistant Professor level or tenured at the Associate Professor level.
Rapid advancements in technology, particularly in the areas of digital communication, “big data,” and articial intelligence, will continue to have an important impact on criminal behavior, victimization, law enforcement, criminal justice decision-making, and the work of non-governmental organizations and social movements in the eld of criminal justice. The successful candidate will engage in research to increase our understanding of issues around technology, crime, and criminal justice (in Canada or globally) and to propose policy alternatives to address those issues. Emerging scholars (Assistant or Associate Professors) who demonstrate potential to be an internationally recognized leader in the eld of Technology, Crime and Public Policy are encouraged to apply. A demonstrated ability to work with large datasets, partner with relevant organizations, and/or obtain access to criminal justice data is an asset.