Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

The Division of Social Sciences at Southwestern College is seeking an assistant professor for a tenure track opening in Criminal Justice. Teaching responsibilities include offering a robust curriculum in Criminal Justice for majors and minors, as well as teaching courses within the general education curriculum. Teaching assignments could include upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise that support and complement current departmental offerings. Expectations also include advising, mentoring, and assisting with undergraduate research projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Customary teaching load is 4 courses per semester (12 semester hours) in undergraduate courses. 
• Departmental duties include advising students majoring and minoring in Criminal Justice.
• Other duties include participating in department and campus-wide committees, collaborating with faculty in the social science division, and service to the campus and community.
• Maintain professional currency in field by participating in field-relevant conferences, professional development, and creative activities.

Qualifications

• Terminal Degree (Ph. D. preferred) in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, or some closely related field.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness and excellence.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level is recommended.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate is selected. To apply, please submit:

1. A cover letter outlining your interest in working at Southwestern College, be sure to address why you a good fit for a small liberal-arts college. A curriculum vitae or resume Instead of a typical teaching philosophy please write about a teaching experience(s) that defines who you are as a teacher. Please also include a description of a similar experience that you have had mentoring/advising students that again helps characterize who you are as a mentor/adviser. Complete contact information for three (3) professional references. Transcripts (copies are accepted). Official transcripts are required at time of appointment.

Founded in 1885, Southwestern College is ranked as a Top Tier regional university in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report. Its online programs for undergraduates were recently ranked in the top thirty in the United States.  The college serves over 1700 students in ground and online programs for undergraduate and graduate students.  Students on the residential campus in Winfield enjoy direct interaction with faculty members that is enhanced by the use of all faculty and students of college-issued laptops on a campus with ubiquitous wireless technology.  The college’s excellent programs in service learning, the performing arts, and athletics, create a vibrant and participatory campus life. 

Application materials should be sent to Ms. Lonnie Boyd, Director of Human Resources, 100 College St., Winfield, KS 67156. Email submissions: HumanResources@sckans.edu. The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check.

Southwestern College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity employer.