Faculty: Assistant professor - Criminal Justice

Department:Professional Studies/Academic AffairsSalary:DOECity/State:Hawkins, TexasEducation:Master's Degree in Criminal Justice or Criminology DisciplineType:Full-TimeExperience:1 yearWork Schedule:M-FContact Name:Danielle DelintContact Email:[email protected]Date Posted:12/05/2022Description:Faculty: Assistant Professor - Criminal Justice; in the Professional Studies Division (Tenure Track / Full-Time / In-Person)Job DescriptionThis (tenure track) assistant professor position will teach undergraduate level courses -- five (5) in total throughout the week. The successful candidate at times will engage in university research and publication of research findings and participate in service commitments at the university and community level. Additionally, the assistant professor will meet community and university related obligations. Responsibilities:•Teach and develop undergraduate level courses Preference will be given to candidates with teaching interests in criminal justice and who can teach courses throughout the curriculum.•Engage in, produce, publish and present findings at professional conferences on issues related to criminal justice, and other closely related criminal justice areas.•Participate in service commitments within the department, division, university, communityand the profession.•Perform other responsibilities requested by supervisor.Required Education and Experience:•Master's degree in Criminal Justice or Criminology discipline.•One year of undergraduate or graduate teaching experience.Preferred Education and Experience:•Preference will be given to candidates with a dynamic and innovative Criminal Justice teaching/research agenda, evidence of obtaining grants/other external sources of funding and published research manuscripts in high impact peer-reviewed journals.•Criminal Justice practitioners are encouraged to apply. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:•Ability to manage diverse and concentrated class sizes and work independently as part of a team and be flexible.•Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication skills for diverse and non-traditional audiences.•Demonstrate ability for effective teaching and scholarship.•Demonstrate support of professional organizations in the discipline and have potential for obtaining external funding.Job Posting Close Date:•Until FilledRequired Documents:•Resume or Curriculum Vitae•Cover Letter•Transcripts•Recommendation Letters (3)