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Assistant/Associate Professor of Criminal Justice (Tenure Track)

Employer
Alcorn State University
Location
Lorman, Mississippi, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Apr 3, 2023
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Job Details

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Assistant/Associate Professor of Criminal Justice (Tenure Track)

FLSA Status
Exempt

Posted Salary Range
Commensurate with experience

Employment Status
Full Time

Department
School of Arts & Sciences

Job Summary

The successful candidate will teach 12 hour course load per semester related to Criminal Justice per semester, or an equivalent combination of graduate and undergraduate courses advise students, and evaluate student progress towards completion of degree in the department of Social Sciences. Other duties include teaching online courses, students’ advising, university services, and conducting research.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Computer skills proficiency is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Canvas, BANNER, and at least one of the various statistical packages is a plus.

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to teach varied courses in Criminal Justice
• Demonstrate knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to teaching, managing, and evaluating students
• Advise Criminal Justice Students about academic requirements and registration for classes
• Contribute to continual program improvement through annual evaluation of program outcomes and objectives
• Assist in ongoing program curriculum development and participate in service to the program, department, and school.
• Actively engage in professional activities related to Criminal Justice and the Department of Social Sciences.
• Actively engage in research .
• Comply with the departmental curriculum, grading standards, student performance data, attendance policy, textbooks choices, and assessment
• Comply with all scheduled due dates regarding teaching, grading, and advising
• Serve in department, school, and university committees
• Comply with all federal, state, and university laws and policies

Qualifications

The candidate must have an earned doctorate in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or closely related field from an accredited institution.
Applicants with 2 or more years experience of on-campus and online teaching experience in a range of Criminal Justice courses are preferred.

Licensing and Certifications

N/A

EEO / ADA Statement

Alcorn State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities, services, admissions, or employment practices.

Physical Requirements

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas
No

Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds
Occasionally

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds
Occasionally

Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds
Not Required

Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds
Not Required

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds
Not Required

Travel
Occasionally

Extended Work Hours
Occasionally

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

Number of Vacancies
1

Location
Lorman

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
04/03/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

EEO Statement

EEO Statement:
Alcorn State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities, services, admissions, or employment practices. The following offices are designated to handle inquires and/or complaints regarding non-discriminatory policies and procedures of Alcorn State University:
Complaints, inquiries, or specific requests in regard to Title IX and Section 504 directives should be made to: Title IX Office, Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Room 519A, Lorman, MS, 39096, (601) 877-6700.
Complaints, inquiries, or requests in regard to non-discrimination in employment practices should be made to: Human Resources Department, Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Room 107, Lorman, MS, 39096, (601) 877-6188
Questions, complaints, or requests in regard to ADA / ADAAA compliance in employment practices should also be made to the department of human resources.

Advertising Summary
Excellent Benefits Package

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  2. Unofficial Transcripts
  3. Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
  4. Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
  5. Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)
  6. Teaching Philosophy
  7. Curriculum Vitae
  8. A Diversity Statement
Optional Documents

Company

Alcorn State University

A great educational choice, Alcorn State University in Mississippi is a place of purpose, history, and discovery, and the nation's oldest, land-grant HBCU

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