Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

The Department of Psychology, Criminal Justice and Sociology in the School of Arts, Culture and Society at Messiah University announces a term-tenure track faculty position in Criminal Justice beginning August 2023. The successful candidate will teach, advise, and provide leadership in promoting the CJ program, and also contribute to the Sociology and Anthropology major. The position includes teaching a wide range of undergraduate criminal justice courses, and the candidate should be capable of teaching other social science courses, with a preference for sociology. Courses to be taught, consonant with expertise, may include Law Enforcement, Courts, Corrections, Forensics, Victimology, Social Inequality and Research Methods. Other responsibilities include undergraduate advising, scholarship, and institutional service.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a related social science discipline is required, as is some level of practical experience in Criminal Justice.  The ability to teach in other social science areas is required with sociology preferred. The ideal applicant will be a teacher-scholar, committed to undergraduate liberal arts education, collegiality, and community engagement. A demonstration of Christian commitment is required. Undergraduate teaching experience is preferred.

The Program: Messiah University’s Criminal Justice and Sociology/Anthropology programs promote both a scholarly and real-world (applied) approach within the social sciences. Students learn through study abroad/service-learning experiences and internships. The Criminal Justice major attracts students interested in pursuing careers in a variety of criminal justice fields (law enforcement, corrections, law).

The Department: Messiah’s Department of Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Sociology nurtures a strong learning community positioned within the social (and behavioral) sciences.

The University: Messiah University is a Christian university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences and has a student body of 2,500 undergraduate students including 17.7% under-represented and 3.0% international students from 24 countries and over 700 graduate students including 22.1% of students from under-represented populations.

The University is committed to an embracing evangelical spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society. Messiah University is a teaching institution that emphasizes instruction but values research and public service. Strong support is given to faculty development in teaching and scholarship.

Location:  Messiah University is located in Mechanicsburg, PA, 12 miles from the state capital of Harrisburg. Quick access to Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington D.C, and New York City.

Diversity: Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that enables educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and cultural intelligence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.

Starting date for position: Fall 2023

Compensation: Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications: For consideration, please provide a current curriculum vitae or resume as well as a letter of interest that clearly explains how your Christian faith represents a strong fit with the mission of Messiah University, which is “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” A personal statement of teaching and three current professional reference letters are required.

Curriculum Vitae must include: (1) education, (2) previous employment history, (3) scholarly and professional accomplishments (e.g., papers, publications, recitals, showings), (4) membership in scholarly, professional, or honor societies, and (5) awards and honors received.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Questions regarding the position may be directed to Malcolm Gold (mgold@messiah.edu), Professor of Sociology, and Chair of the Search Committee; and CC Bridgette Watkins (watkins@messiah.edu), Administrative Assistant to the Department of Psychology, Criminal Justice and Sociology.

Please apply via the following link: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/23436

Messiah University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability, or veteran’s status in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, or the operation of any of its programs. Consistent with our nondiscrimination statement, the University does not tolerate abuse or harassment of employees, students or other individuals associated with the University. This includes, but is not limited to, vendors, contractors, and guests on the basis of, but not limited to, any of the above categories.