Assistant Professor of Crime and Justice Studies

Marist University; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Marist University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Crime and Justice Studies in the Crime and Justice Studies Department within the School of Social & Behavioral Sciences. The appointment is to begin in Fall 2027 and carries a 21-credit annual course load.

The successful candidate will emphasize quality teaching in small classes and integrate sociocultural content into coursework, with responsibilities across instruction, advisement, service, and scholarship.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in criminal justice, criminology, or related field completed before Fall 2027.

Responsibilities

• Undergraduate instruction with an expectation of competence in the use of instructional technology.
• Academic advisement of students.
• Participation in departmental and school activities.
• Active research agenda.
• Service to the university community.

Skills

Teaching

Advising

Research

Flexibility

Instructional tech

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Crime and Justice Studies

Department/School:

Crime and Justice Studies Department/School Social & BehavioralSciences

Salary/Pay Rate:

$75,000 - $80,000

Job Summary:

The Crime and Justice Studies department in the School of Socialand Behavioral Sciences at Marist University invites applicationsfor a tenure track appointment for an Assistant Professor ofCrime and Justice Studies to begin the fall of 2027.

The position carries a 21-credit annual course load.

Minimum Qualifications:

A doctoral degree in criminal justice, criminology, or otherrelated field completed before the beginning of the fall 2027semester.

Essential Functions:

Marist faculty are teachers, scholars, and active members of theuniversity and local community. We welcome candidates who place anemphasis on quality teaching in a small classroom setting and whocan expertly integrate relevant contemporary and socioculturalcontent into their teaching. Applicants should be flexibleregarding teaching assignments and confident in their abilities toteach courses within their areas of expertise, as well as coursessuch as Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminology, Race &Crime, Research Methods, and Senior Seminar. Responsibilitiesinclude:

• Undergraduate instruction with an expectation of competence inthe use of instructional technology


• Responsible for academic advisement of students


• Participation in departmental and school activities


• Active research agenda


• Service to the university community

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience teaching at the college/university level.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 ProfessionalReferences

Benefits:

• Unlimited paid sick time.


• 14+ paid holidays per year.


• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15%employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible SpendingAccounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).


• Life insurance.


• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs andworkers compensation.


• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  
  
  
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributesa mandatory 4%.
  
  
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12%after 15 years.
  
  
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1%thereafter.
  
  
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and1,000 hours with Marist University.
  
  
  
  


• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary,up to IRS maximum contribution.


• Tuition Benefits:
  
  
  
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduatecredit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee,spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  
  
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  
  
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semestertowards tuition at another accredited institution.
  
  
  
  

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/oremployee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About the Department/School:

The Crime and Justice Studies Department is home to 7 full-timefaculty as well as several valued part-time faculty. The departmentmembers have expertise in many domains and work together to createa rich curricular experience for students that includes theory,research, and applied internships. This department is one of fourdepartments in the School; the others are psychology, social work& sociology, and teacher education. The School also hasgraduate programs as follows: MA School Psychology; MA ClinicalMental Health Counseling; Masters of Arts in Teaching; Masters ofEducation, Contemporary Curriculum and Instruction, and Master ofSocial Work.

The CJS department and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciencesare committed to advancing an inclusive climate. The School hastaken leadership in several social justice initiatives, includingCreating an Inclusive Community dialogues, the Marist Center forSocial Justice Research, and a minor in social justice.

In the fall of 2024, the School opened its doors to the new DysonCenter with state-of-the art facilities. Specific to CJS, there isa classroom that converts to a mock courtroom and a dedicated CJSlab.

The Crime and Justice Studies Department and the School of Socialand Behavioral Sciences are committed to advancing an inclusiveclimate.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-yearinstitution whose signature educational approach blends the liberalarts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experientiallearning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses inPoughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programsoffering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal tothe world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusivecommunity. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Maristcultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them tocolor outside traditional academic lines as they pursue courseworkand personal experiences that provide valuable occupationalexpertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has beenacclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & WorldReport, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review,and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Faculty (Full-Time)

Months per Year:

9

Work Schedule:

Time as required for teaching, office hours, departmental/schoolactivities, scholarship/professional development and otheractivities as needed. Depends on class schedule and work needed tocomplete essential tasks.

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforceon our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employmentopportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, theUniversity will strive to achieve the full and fair participationof all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion ofindividuals without consideration of race, color, disability,religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexualorientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fideoccupational requirement which excludes persons in one of theseprotected groups. The University will review its employmentpolicies and procedures to ensure that barriers which mayunnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified andeliminated. The University will also explore alternative approachesif any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact onprotected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employmentpractices but also extends to all services and programs provided bythe University. It shall be considered a violation of Universitypolicy for any member of the community to discriminate against anyindividual or group with respect to employment or attendance atMarist University on the basis of race, color, disability,religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexualorientation, veteran status, or any other condition established bylaw.

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