Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

The School of Humanities, Education, Justice & Social Sciences at Lasell University seeks an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. More senior rank will be considered based on experience and other credentials.

Lasell University emphasizes learning by doing, or what it calls "connected learning" in all professional and liberal arts programs. Faculty in all disciplines at Lasell may have the opportunity to teach in our Honors Program as well as the Core Curriculum, which could include teaching First Year Seminar, a Knowledge Perspective course in one of four areas, a sophomore multidisciplinary course, or a section of the junior Ethics Experience. See http://www.lasell.edu/academics/academic-catalog/undergraduate-catalog/core-curriculum.html. Interest in intergenerational issues is also welcome, as this is a focus throughout the University.

Given Lasell's commitment to fostering an intellectually enriching and inclusive educational environment, our expectation is that the successful candidate will demonstrate competence and sensitivity in fulfilling their roles and interacting with students and employees who are broadly diverse with regard to various aspects of identity, such as race, ethnicity, ability status, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, nationality, and religion.

Lasell seeks faculty and staff who appreciate the value diversity brings to a campus community and are eager to foster an inclusive environment at the University. Employees who represent various areas of diversity of our student body are key contributors to our strategic vision.

Responsibilities:

Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate introductory and advanced courses in Criminal Justice. In addition, the candidate will be expected to teach in our online graduate M.S. in Criminal Justice program.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work both within and beyond the department to shape the ongoing development of undergraduate and graduate programs in response to new potential markets. Our growing undergraduate and graduate programs are looking to enhance and diversify offerings.

In response to the University's "connected learning" philosophy, successful applicants will demonstrate passion for a student-centered teaching environment and innovative, project-focused initiatives utilizing an active, experiential approach. Productivity and currency in an academic discipline as well as commitment to college community involvement are priorities.

Qualifications:

Requirements include a doctorate in Criminal Justice, Criminology or other crime-related academic discipline. ABD will also be considered. Prior college teaching experience is strongly preferred.

Lasell University offers a competitive salary and benefits package for eligible employees. This includes but is not limited to outstanding time off benefits, health, dental and vision insurance, a 403B with a matching contribution after one year of service, tuition benefits and more.

Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, philosophy of teaching, and curriculum vitae.

Lasell University requires all employees to be vaccinated and to provide the documentation upon the start of employment. Lasell also provides individuals the opportunity to request a medical or religious exemption.

Lasell University is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.

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  To apply, visit https://www.lasell.edu/discover-lasell/human-resources/employment-opportunities/faculty-positions/assistant-professor-of-criminal-justice.html
  
  
  
  
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