Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor in Criminal Justice

Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor in Criminal Justice

Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor in Criminal Justice Faculty

Penn State Berks, an undergraduate college of The Pennsylvania State University, invites applications for a full-time, one-year Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor of Criminal Justice. The successful candidate will teach four courses each semester, including Introduction to Criminal Justice, Courts, Criminology, and other required courses as needed. The ability to teach Research Methods is desired. The faculty member will also be expected to participate in program, campus, and university activities.

This is a term appointment funded for one year from the date of hire with the possibility of re-funding. The start date for the position is August 2023.

Penn State Berks is one of more than 20 Penn State campuses state-wide. The campus is in Reading, Pennsylvania. Penn State Berks offers the collegiality and intimacy of a small college and the strength of a well-respected research university.

Education:

• A minimum of a Master's degree (or Ph.D. for a Visiting Professor position) in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or a related field is required.
  
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
  

How to Apply:

• To apply for this opportunity, please submit application materials through https://hr.psu.edu/careers. Include a letter of interest, a CV that includes contact information for three references, and evidence of teaching effectiveness including student evaluations and relevant course syllabi.
  
• Review of applications will begin on April 10, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.
  
• Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Jennifer Murphy, Search Committee Chair, at jxm1192@psu.edu.
  
• For technical support or questions about the hiring process, contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@psu.edu.
  

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion and belonging that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, and leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity. We value inclusion and belonging as core strengths and essential elements of our public service mission.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.


Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-Berks/Lecturer--Prior-Rank-_REQ_0000041469-1

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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