Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Harris-Stowe State University; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris-Stowe State University seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice to educate undergraduate students in a minority-serving environment. The role emphasizes online teaching modalities, development of outcome-based syllabi, and a commitment to inclusive pedagogy and student mentorship.

Candidates should demonstrate an active research agenda and willingness to recruit and retain diverse students.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice earned.
• Experience with online education and RSI standards.
• Evidence of scholarly research and publication.
• Strong communication skills, written and spoken.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and LMS platforms like Canvas/Blackboard.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full course load in Criminal Justice (4 courses per semester) in-person or online.
• Develop syllabi with learning objectives aligned to Bloom’s taxonomy.
• Deliver engaging literature-driven lectures using high-impact teaching practices.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain records of grades and attendance.
• Provide office hours and academic/career mentorship to students.
• Maintain an active research agenda with peer-reviewed outputs.
• Participate in recruitment and retention efforts for the university.
• Adhere to university policies and procedures.

Skills

Online teaching experience

Effective communication

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice

Tools

Canvas

Blackboard

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Faculty - 12 Month Faculty St. Louis, MO, US

Job Summary:

The College of Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities (CoSSAH) at Harris-Stowe State University is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. Strong candidates will demonstrate themselves as an educator-scholar, possessing the ability to integrate interdisciplinary perspectives of Criminal Justice using high impact pedagogy. Strong candidates must exhibit a willingness to readily and consistently engage in recruitment and retention efforts and be able to present a recruitment and retention plan if an interview is granted. All candidates should be willing to demonstrate their commitment to working with undergraduate students in a minority-serving institution and possess the proficiency to teach in a culturally competent manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach a full course load in Criminal Justice (4 courses per semester) at the undergraduate level with modalities including in-person or online
• Develop, maintain, and distribute course syllabi containing learning objectives, incorporating multiple levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy and meeting institutional and accreditation standards.
• Prepare and deliver engaging literature-driven lectures utilizing high-impact teaching practices.
• Conduct appropriate evaluations of students' performances and maintain accurate records of grades and attendance according to University requirements.
• Provide access to students through regular office hours and involvement on campus.
• Provide academic and career mentorship to students as appropriate.
• Maintain professional skills and subject expertise through study of academic literature.
• Establish and sustain an active research agenda in Criminal Justice, producing research products (peer reviewed publications, conference presentations, etc.).
• Undergo observations, evaluations, and professional development to improve job performance.
• Demonstrate a willingness to adhere to all university policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications & Expectations:

• An earned Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Criminal Justice
• Experience or demonstrated capacity for online education, including adherence to Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) standards
• Evidence of or potential for scholarly research and publication
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Canvas, Blackboard, or a similar online learning platform
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and culturally competent academic environment.

EOE Statement

Harris-Stowe State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.