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Dr. James Densley

Dr. James Densley

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Professor & Department Chair of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Metro State University, Co-Founder of The Violence Project

  • Education

    • University of Oxford

      2003 - 2004
      Master of Science (M.Sc.) Sociology

    • The University of Northampton

      2000 - 2003
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Sociology with American Studies First Class Honors

    • Pace University

      2005 - 2007
      Master of Science (M.S.) Teaching

    • University of Oxford

      2007 - 2011
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Sociology

  • Experience

    • Fort Hays State University

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2011
      Adjunct Instructor

    • NYC Department of Education

      Jan 2005 - Jul 2007

      • Special Education Teacher

        Jul 2005 - Jul 2007

      • Special Education Coordinator

        Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

    • University of Oxford

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
      Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant

    • Ruskin College

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
      Visiting Tutor

    • Metropolitan State University

      Aug 2011 - now

      School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Criminology and Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Criminal Justice

      • Department Chair

        Jul 2020 - now

      • Professor

        Aug 2019 - now

      • Associate Professor

        Aug 2015 - Jul 2019

      • Assistant Professor

        Aug 2011 - Jul 2015

    • Hamline University

      Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
      Fellow

    • University of West London

      Nov 2019 - Oct 2022
      Visiting Professor

    • The Violence Project

      Sept 2020 - Aug 2023
      Co-Founder & Co-President

      A nonpartisan, nonprofit research center dedicated to reducing violence through research.

    • Mounds Park Academy

      Aug 2022 - now
      Assistant Varsity Boys Soccer Coach

    • Hamline University

      Sept 2023 - now
      Deputy Director of The Violence Prevention Project Research Center

      A nonpartisan, nonprofit research center dedicated to reducing violence through research.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Teaching - Middle Childhood Education

      The State University of New York
      Jan 2008

    • Teaching - Students with Disabilities

      The State University of New York
      Jan 2008

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Dr. James Densley
      Minnesota Book Award Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library Apr 2022 General Nonfiction
    • Awarded to Dr. James Densley
      University Scholar Metropolitan State University Apr 2019 A faculty member, who has demonstrated outstanding teaching, service or scholarship in three successive years, as judged by the faculty member’s department and immediate supervisor shall be eligible to be appointed as a University Scholar. University Scholars shall be determined by the President in his/her sole discretion. No more than 5% of the university’s complement of faculty members and no more than the larger of 10% or one faculty member in any department may be University Scholars at a… Show more A faculty member, who has demonstrated outstanding teaching, service or scholarship in three successive years, as judged by the faculty member’s department and immediate supervisor shall be eligible to be appointed as a University Scholar. University Scholars shall be determined by the President in his/her sole discretion. No more than 5% of the university’s complement of faculty members and no more than the larger of 10% or one faculty member in any department may be University Scholars at a given time. Show less
    • Awarded to Dr. James Densley
      Points of Light Award UK Prime Minister Aug 2017 For outstanding individual volunteers
    • Awarded to Dr. James Densley
      Frederick Milton Thrasher Award National Gang Crime Research Center (NGCRC) Aug 2013 For “Superior Accomplishments in Gang Research"

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Co-Founder

      Issued by Growing Against Violence on Jan 2008
      Growing Against ViolenceAssociated with Dr. James Densley

    • Board Member

      Issued by North Suburban Soccer Association on Jan 2017
      North Suburban Soccer AssociationAssociated with Dr. James Densley

    • Board Member

      Issued by FBI Minneapolis Citizens Academy Alumni Association on Feb 2012
      FBI Minneapolis Citizens Academy Alumni AssociationAssociated with Dr. James Densley

    • Board Member

      Issued by LEO: Law Enforcement Opportunities on Dec 2013
      LEO: Law Enforcement OpportunitiesAssociated with Dr. James Densley

    • Special Education Teacher

      Issued by AmeriCorps on Jan 2005
      AmeriCorpsAssociated with Dr. James Densley