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Assistant/Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

Employer
Eastern University
Location
Saint Davids, Pennsylvania
Salary
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Date posted
Jan 19, 2023

Position Summary

Eastern University, a Christian university of the liberal arts and sciences located in St. Davids, Pennsylvania, invites applications for a full-time, tenure track, Assistant / Associate Professor of Criminal Justice in the Department of Social Transformation (10-month appointment; rank commensurate with qualifications).

The criminal justice program at Eastern University is rooted in restorative justice, which is incorporated into all criminal justice courses.

Position Responsibilities

General Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities will include teaching courses in the undergraduate Criminal Justice Program at our St. Davids and City Line Ave locations. Courses may include: Introduction to Criminal Justice, Policing, Courts, Corrections, Comparative Criminal Justice Systems, Restorative Justice, or Research Methods. Additional responsibilities will include advising students, assisting with program administration, and participating in departmental, college, and university activities.  Given strategic growth initiatives, there may be opportunity for the further development of online programming.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills Required:  Candidates should possess an earned doctorate in Criminal Justice (or a closely related field), a commitment to and capacity for teaching excellence, student mentorship, scholarly and professional engagement, and community service.  ABDs close to defending will be considered for the Assistant Professor position. A JD is not sufficient for this position.

To be considered, all applicants are required to submit a cover letter with a brief statement of their faith and courses they could teach and/or have taught, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial copies of graduate transcripts, and three professional letters of recommendation to eujobs@eastern.edu.

 

For full consideration please apply by February 15, 2023

 

About Eastern University

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, Seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a religious commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to endorse by signing Eastern University’s doctrinal statement.  The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.

Background Checks

Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process. Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, performance, references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the following position.

Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential personnel positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to complete the youth clearance process which includes the following four child protection clearances:

1)      Affidavit;

2)      FBI Criminal Record Check;

3)      Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance and;

4)      Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check. 
 

In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child Protective Services Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have "direct contact with children" must complete the background check process prior to employment.  Results must be submitted within ten days of receipt.

Description Disclaimer

This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.

 

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