Temporary Faculty Criminal Justice and Criminology

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Location

With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Armstrong Campus
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419

Department Information

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology provides a comprehensive examination of justice, crime, and victimization. The program offers both an in-person and fully online Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology. It also houses an in-person and online Master of Science (MS) program in Criminal Justice and Criminology with concentrations in criminal justice/criminology and cybercrime, as well as an online Graduate Certificate in Cybercrime.

Job Summary

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology is now accepting applications for a pool of part-time faculty positions for the 2025-2026 academic year. These positions are on an as needed, semester-by-semester basis. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses related to various aspects of the field of criminal justice and criminology
• Applicants may be asked to teach in various modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and online)

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Earned J.D. or a Master's or Doctoral degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology, or a closely related field, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice and Criminology at the time of appointment
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of successful College/University teaching experience
• Interest in developing/teaching courses using multiple modalities, including face-to-face, online, and synchronous learning formats

Proposed Salary

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter briefly addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Applications will be screened on a rolling basis.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

Contact Information

Joshua L. Williams, Ph.D., Search Chair
jlwilliams@georgiasouthern.edu
912.478.0337