Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
- Employer
- Central State University
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Jan 16, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Criminal Justice & Criminology, Other Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences welcomes applications for a full-time, tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. Appointments are set to begin no later than August 2022.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Faculty typically teach 12 hours per semester
(undergraduate), including a combination of service courses,
upper-level offerings (including lab-based courses), and courses in
their specialty area.
2. Faculty are expected to engage in professional development and
scholarly pursuits and involve undergraduate students in these
endeavors.
3. Faculty are expected to contribute to the department,
University, and profession through appropriate service obligations,
including the advising of students and committee service.
4. Teach undergraduate social science and criminal justice courses
as assigned.
5. Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments,
and handouts. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate
students on topics in Criminal Justice (CRJ) and Sociology
(SOC).
6. Evaluate and grade students’ class work, laboratory work,
assignments, and papers.
7. Collect and analyze data for program and university
assessment.
8. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required
records.
9. Compile, administer, and grade examinations.
10. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
11. Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on
career issues, to include internship placements.
12. Develop and use multimedia course materials and other current
technology, such as online courses.
13. Perform administrative duties as needed.
14. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research
issues.
15. Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement
activities.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist department chair with continual program
development.
2. Participate in faculty meetings and other university-wide
activities/committees.
3. Other duties as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1. Doctorate preferred. ABD will be considered.
2. Training, experience, and interest in Criminal Justice, and/or
law and and/or sociology.
3. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written
communication skills.
4. Previous successful work experience with culturally diverse
populations a plus.
5. Cope effectively with adversity and demonstrate leadership
skills that promote cooperation.
6. Willingness to seek external funding/grants.
A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice (CRJ) is required; ABDs with planned completion dates prior to Fall 2022 may also be considered. Professional experience (at least two years) in a CRJ field and college-level CRJ teaching experience is required. Applicants with on-campus and online teaching experience in a range of CRJ courses are preferred.
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