Assistant Professor of Practice

Daemen University; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

Tuition exchange

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Daemen University seeks an Assistant Professor of Practice in Criminal Justice on a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure track basis starting January 25, 2027. The role includes teaching, advising, and mentoring within a new, fast-growing program.

The ideal candidate combines applied criminal justice experience with undergraduate teaching ability and will help develop co-curricular programming and internships for students.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field.
• Experience teaching at the college level, including Criminology and Capstone courses.
• Willingness to develop internships and on-campus/community programming.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credit hours across two semesters per year.
• Develop co-curricular programming and student advisement.
• Mentor student research and engagement with community partners.

Skills

Teaching experience

Graduate degree

Education

Master's degree in Criminal Justice

PhD in Criminal Justice

Job description

Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.

The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

About This Opportunity

The Criminal Justice Program at Daemen University is searching for a full-time, non-tenure tack, Assistant Professor of Practice. This individual will help to lead, strengthen, and further develop this new, fast-growing program. Criminal Justice is an interdisciplinary program that ensures graduates will be well prepared for careers in criminal justice professions, while receiving a strong liberal arts education that provides them with a deeper understanding of political, psychological, and social environments. The ideal candidate will have a mix of applied experience in the criminal justice field and a demonstrated ability to teach at the undergraduate level.

This non-tenure track position carries teaching responsibilities equivalent to 24 credit hours across the two-semester academic year. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop co-curricular programming and to provide student advisement and mentoring. The position reports to the Chairs of History & Political Science and Psychological Sciences, as co-directors of the program.

Required Qualifications

Daemen University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track faculty position in the Criminal Justice Program starting on 25 January 2027.

Applicants must have, at minimum:

• A Master's degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field;
• Experience teaching at the college level (including the ability to teach Criminology, Policing and Corrections, Criminal Justice Theory, and the Capstone experience);
• Relevant practical experience and a willingness to work with students in securing meaningful internships;
• A willingness to plan programming to engage students on campus or in the community in experiential learning opportunities.

The ideal candidate will also would also possess the following Additional Qualifications:

• A PhD in Criminal Justice or a related field
• A demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed publications, or experience supervising student research projects.

Applications should include a cover letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy including evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation.

We welcome you to visit our department's website for more information at: https://www.daemen.edu/academics/college-arts-sciences-education/history-political-science/criminal-justice-bs

Total Compensation

• Health insurance with an option of two plans: an HSA plan with the deductible funded by employer HSA contributions, or a copay plan.
• Dental insurance through the Guardian network.
• Vision insurance through the Guardian network, and an option between the VSP or Davis plans.
• An 8% employer contribution to the retirement savings account when employees contribute just 5%.
• Fully paid long term disability insurance and guaranteed-issue life insurance for new hires up to a volume of $150,000.
• Tuition waiver for full-time employees and their qualified dependents.
• Entrance in Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities to pursue education at other institutions.