Instructor - Criminal Justice
- Employer
- University of Colorado System Administration
- Location
- Denver, CO
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
- $40,000-$45,000
- The University of Colorado is proud to offer excellent benefits and wellness programs, including: generous employer contributions toward retirement plans and medical plan premiums, paid parental leave, and tuition assistance for employee and qualifying family members. Learn more about these programs at https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness/new-employee.
- To receive consideration, applicants must submit the following materials: a) cover letter, b) resume/CV, c) statement of teaching philosophy, and d) unofficial transcript for highest degree earned.
- In the cover letter, applicants must specifically address the following:
- Describe how they meet the minimum and, if applicable, preferred qualifications as cited in the Qualifications section of this job posting.
- List the courses in the undergraduate criminal justice core curriculum they are competent to prepare and instruct (Please see http://catalog.uccs.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=14&poid=2689 for a list of core courses and their descriptions.)
- List other courses in the current undergraduate and graduate criminal justice curricula they are competent to prepare and instruct (Please see https://bit.ly/2o48wAF for Criminal Justice course inventory. Undergraduate courses are numbered 1000-4999. Graduate courses are numbered 5000+.)
- The teaching philosophy must include not only an overview of the applicant's beliefs and approaches to teaching but also examples of how they put or would put those beliefs into action in the classroom.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
- Has obtained at a minimum a Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a related discipline from an accredited institution, or a Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school by the position's priority review date (January 15, 2019).
- At least 5 months of teaching experience, which may include teaching at the secondary or postsecondary levels and/or leading professional trainings.
- At least one year of higher education teaching experience in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a related discipline.
- Evidence of successful teaching in multiple formats (face-to-face, online or hybrid).
- At least one year of applied work experience in the criminal justice system.
- Areas of specialization are open, but preference will be given to applicants who can teach within a current option area(s) or certificate (Forensics, Law Enforcement, Law, or Homeland Security) and/or will contribute to the creation of a new and innovative option area/certificate within the criminal justice curriculum.
About UCCS:
TheUniversity of Colorado Colorado Springs is one of four campuses in theUniversity of Colorado system and is home to over 10,500 undergraduate and1,900 graduate students. UCCS is among the fastest growing universities in thestate and is consistently ranked as oneof the top Western regional universities by U.S. News & World Reportand has earned recognition as one of the "Great Collegesto Work For" in 2018 by The Chronicle of Higher Education. ColoradoSprings, (pop. 500K+) is situated at the base of Pikes Peak, offers manyrecreational and cultural activities and was recently ranked by U.S.News & World Report as one of the top Best Places to Live in the U.S. www.choosecoloradosprings.com
TheUniversity of Colorado is committed to providing a safe and productivelearning, living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal, weconduct background investigations for all prospective applicants beingconsidered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal historyrecord check, educational verification, and, when appropriate, a financialand/or motor vehicle history check. UCCSis an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In compliance withapplicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering anenvironment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Coloradodoes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, nationalorigin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or politicalphilosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, andeducational programs. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided uponrequest for with disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at(719) 255-3372. TheImmigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employmenteligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day ofwork. TheUniversity of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas orpermanent resident applications for this position.
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Colorado Springs
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Dec 13, 2018
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Organization
The University of Colorado is the third largest employer in the state of Colorado and plays a profound role in the lives of individuals, businesses and communities throughout the state, across the country and around the world. Nearly 500,000 alumni lead the way in business, science, the arts, health care and their communities, and they’re joined by some 15,000 more each year.
Founded in 1876, the University of Colorado now includes four campuses: CU Boulder, CU Denver, CU Colorado Springs and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The University of Colorado is recognized as a national leader in teaching and research excellence, with campuses offering more than 300 unique degree programs.
University of Colorado campuses are consistently ranked nationally and regionally by U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges Rankings. A total of 14,479 degrees in were awarded in 2015-16 and the total enrollment among CU’s four campuses during the fall 2016 semester was 63,202.
In FY 2015-16, CU garnered $924 million in sponsored research awards, which support research related capital improvements, scientific equipment and salaries for research and support staff. In the past year alone, CU Technology Transfer registered 275 invention disclosures, 112 new patent filings and 193 follow-on filings. Five new companies were formed based on CU technology.
Our outstanding staff and faculty make us who we are. Notable honors and awards received include:
- Five Nobel Laureates
- One Pulitzer Prize recipient
- Nine MacArthur fellows
- Twenty-four recipients of the Hazel Barnes Prize
- Two Carnegie Foundation Professor of the Year honorees
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