CC/HR313 A - The Miscarriage of Justice F26
About The Position
This course will explore miscarriages of justice which include wrongful convictions, arrests, and the persecution of the innocent. Topics will cover the primary factors that lead to a miscarriage of justice, which include Eyewitness Misidentification; False Confessions/Admissions of Guilt; Informants and Snitches; Misapplication of Forensic Science (Junk Science and White Coat Fraud); Police Misconduct (Tunnel Vision, Lazy Investigative Procedures, Perjury etc.); Prosecutorial and Judicial Misconduct; and Inadequate Defenses. Special consideration will be given to race and its impact on miscarriages of justice. Canadian cases may include Steven Truscott; Donald Marshall; David Milgaard; Guy Paul Morin, Thomas Sophonow and William Mullins-Johnson. However, Canadian, American, and British cases may be explored. (Cross-listed as HR313.)
Requirements
- Master’s Degree
- CV (Maximum of 10 pages, with 12-point font and 2.54 cm margins)
- Candidate Application Form (CAF)
- Verification of highest degree (for external applicants)
- Name and contact information for referees (for external applicants)
Nice To Haves
- MA in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a cognate discipline (e.g. sociology / legal studies) that is clearly and directly connected to the course content, and with a focus on crime or deviance.
- Work experience in the field.
- Prior teaching experience.
- PhD or ABD preferred.
- Teaching Dossier and/or relevant supplementary documentation (Maximum of 25 pages in total, with 12-point font and 2.54 cm margins).
Responsibilities
- Teach the course CC/HR313 A – The Miscarriage of Justice.
- Assess applications based on the Candidate Application Form (CAF), Curriculum Vitae, and any specifically referenced pages in supplemental documents.
- Ensure fair assessment of each candidate according to the collective agreement.
Benefits
- Supplementary Remuneration for marking and grading allowance
- Coordination of large classes or multi-section courses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
