"Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice"

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

The Department of Behavioral Sciences, at Jarvis Christian University, invites applications for one full-time (9 month) tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice to teach at the bachelor's level, starting in the Fall of 2025. The Department's Criminal Justice Program offers an Associate degree in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice. The salary for the position is competitive.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in Criminal Justice/Criminology or a closely related social science discipline, or a Juris Doctorate with a master's degree in criminal justice/criminology or a closely related social science discipline.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate criminal justice classes is required.
• Show history or ability to publish peer-reviewed research articles and writing grants.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Pre-Employment screening is required: criminal background check and drug-testing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform teaching, scholarship, service, professional development, and program assessment for accreditation.
• Teach undergraduate criminal justice courses.
• Perform student advising and partake in student recruitment.
• Work collaboratively with other faculty, staff, and students to advance the mission of the Department and University.
• Perform other faculty responsibilities as outlined in the faculty handbook.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To apply, please send by email a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, transcripts, 3 letters of professional reference (at least one from a previous employer), and a list of three referees with their names, titles, telephone numbers, and email addresses. Review of application materials will begin ASAP and will continue until the position is filled. Your application is to be forwarded to ddelint@jarvis.edu, or submit/mail to: Jarvis Christian University Office of Human Resources P.O. Box 1470 Hwy. 80 E, PR 7631 Hawkins, Texas 75765 Jarvis is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Jarvis Christian University is committed to diversity in our faculty, staff, and student body.