"Lecturer, Criminal Justice"

Job Details

Position Purpose:

Criminal Justice: The Criminal Justice department offers thriving, cutting edge undergraduate, graduate, on-ground, and online programs that prepare students for a variety of careers. Faculty are encouraged to integrate new technologies, such as AI and AR/VR, into their courses and to collaborate with programs across campus, such as Pre-Law, Cybersecurity, Social Work, and more. The department is well connected to criminal justice professionals locally and nationally, bringing current, real-world opportunities and collaborations to our students and university.

Position Purpose: The Lecturer in Criminal Justice supports learning by developing courses, teaching courses across the curriculum, and mentoring students. This position will collaborate with colleagues in the department of Criminal Justice and across the university to bring curricular and extracurricular opportunities to AU students.

Core Competencies:

1. Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University.
2. Upholds the Mission Statement: At Aurora University, our singular goal is to empower students to achieve lasting personal and professional success. We do this by being an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. As a teaching-centered institution, we encourage undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to build meaningful and purposeful lives.
3. Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business.
4. Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned, including voluntary participation in university committees, activities and events.

Essential Job Functions:

• Teach across the Criminal Justice curriculum and in the University’s core curriculum
• Actively contribute to curriculum development in the department
• Mentor students outside the classroom and assist with their career preparation
• Provide service to the department and the University through committee work and participation in campus events
• Provide service to one’s disciplinary community at the local, regional, national, or international level
• Engage in professional activities that inform the faculty member’s teaching
• Contribute to recruitment and retention efforts at the University
• Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Job Requirements:

Education:

• Graduate degree in Criminal Justice, JD, or related degree. PhD preferred.

Experience:

• Experience teaching at the university level or evidence of a strong potential for teaching.

Skills:

• Solid understanding of Microsoft and Apple operating systems.
• Sound judgment and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
• Quick learner with great prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently and be dependable.
• Ability to accept divergent views while maintaining a constructive working relationship with other team members.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work with a computer for long periods of the day.
• Ability to attend off-campus meetings.
• Office setting, standing, walking, sitting.

Work Hours: Expected equivalent of 40 hours per week, but days/hours may vary as needed. Hybrid or work-from-home employment will be considered if the candidate can demonstrate the ability to fulfill this role effectively off-site

The anticipated pay rate for this position is $80,000-$85,000 per year. This compensation is subject to change at the sole discretion of the university, based on institutional needs.