Associate Professor in Criminal Justice

Job Title:             Associate Professor in Criminal Justice

Classification:     Professional

Division:               Academic Affairs

Department:        Sociology and Criminal Justice

Reports to:          Chair, Sociology and Criminal Justice Department

FLSA Status:      Salaried, Exempt

Salary:                 Per CBA

Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled

JOB SUMMARY:

Lincoln University’s Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, which offers majors in Anthropology, Criminal Justice and Sociology, seeks to hire a tenure-track Associate Professor in Criminal Justice.  In addition to teaching introductory courses in Criminal Justice, the successful candidate will have a mastery of qualitative and quantitative methodologies as well as a record of teaching Social Statistics, Research Methods in Criminal Justice.  The Department recognizes that its graduates must be able to manage and utilize quantitative and qualitative data, both to conduct research and to understand the myriad complex realities of Criminal Justice in today’s society and culture.  The multidisciplinary breadth offered by the department opens the imagination of students to courses that range from the culture of social deviance, Gender Anthropology and ethnic studies, among others.  The successful candidate must have a terminal degree in Criminal Justice.

EDUCATION:

• An earned Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) in Criminal Justice
• The candidate must have a terminal degree in Criminal Justice and be equipped to teach Social Statistics, Research Methods in addition to teaching introductory courses in Sociology. 

EXPERIENCE:

• 1-2 years of teaching Subjects in Criminal Justice, Social Statistics, Research Methods, Ethnography as well as introductory undergraduate courses in Sociology that promote critical thinking, engaged learning and the inculcation of cultural competence and issues in social justice and human diversity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills consistent with effective teaching, mentoring and motivation of students from a broad range of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• The candidate will have experience with online instruction and/or integration of instructional technology in course delivery; proven agenda of research and professional engagement as well as demonstrated ability to develop partnerships with community and law enforcement agencies.

EXPECTATION:

• Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
• Must be able to make decisions supporting the department’s mission and goals.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and projects and prioritize based on departmental functionality.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have interpersonal skills, and the ability to work within a culturally diverse organization.
• Must have a high level of professional appearance and demeanor.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, and bend and reach.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment and requires a flexible schedule including evening and weekend work. Travel for administrative work is expected. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To apply please provide letter of application, resume/curriculum vitae, transcripts, and the names and contact information of three references.

Lincoln University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply The University is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.