"Assistant Professor of Criminology"

Job Details

Job Location

University of Lynchburg - Lynchburg, VA

Position Type

Faculty

Education Level

Graduate Degree

Job Shift

Full time

Description

The University of Lynchburg, a private, regional university in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, is seeking applicants for a full-time tenure track position in the Department of Criminology for the 2024-2025 academic year in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Specific Job Duties:

• Teaching courses in criminology, comparative criminal justice, research methods, criminal law and forensics.
• Collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development, supervising student research projects, service to the University and community, and engaging in scholarly activity.  
• Applying best practices to facilitate teaching and learning processes and principles with a commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Documenting student learning, interpreting outcomes, and recording grades.
• Assisting with student recruitment, admission, and retention.
• Maintaining accurate and appropriate student, instructor, course, and program documentation.
• Establishing and maintaining professional and ethical boundaries with students, co-workers, and others in all learning environments.
• Participating in University service and events.
• Perform other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Dean.

Benefits:                   

• Generous sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long-term disability insurance, and more. Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg.

Teaching Load:        

• The normal teaching load is 12 hours per semester, consisting of general education and upper-level courses.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods standing or sitting at a desk

Qualifications

Required Qualifications/Education:

• The ideal candidate will have a background in criminology, and will be expected to teach criminology, comparative criminal justice, research methods, criminal law and forensic.
• A PhD in Criminology, or Criminal Justice with 18 graduate credit hours in either field is preferred.
• Teaching experience as either an instructor or teaching assistant

University's website:

• https://www.lynchburg.edu

Work Remotely:

• No

Candidates may show interest in this position by submitting to the Human Resources Jobs Page the following:

• A completed application
• A cover letter to include a statement of your Teaching Philosophy with a statement on your approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
• Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted; however, official transcripts are required upon an offer and acceptance of position)
• Names and contact information for three professional references

Note: multiple documents may be uploaded to either the CV or Cover Letter button. Questions can be directed to Julie Williams, Senior Administrative Assistant at the Lynchburg College of Arts & Sciences, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, at williams@lynchburg.edu.

To ensure full consideration, completed applications must be received by January 31, 2024. Review of applications and materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary, rank, and tenure track status are commensurate with experience and educational credentials. The selected candidate must successfully complete a background check that is satisfactory to the University.

We seek candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburg’s efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment, develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education, respects and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, values and celebrates diverse faith traditions, and sustains close working relationships among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.

The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color, women, Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community.

The University of Lynchburg is an equal-opportunity employer.