Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor

USM Foundation; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor in Criminal Justice. The position is based on the Hattiesburg campus with a teaching load of four courses per semester; may include online and in-person delivery.

Ideal candidate will have terminal degree; for Assistant Teaching Professor PhD/ABD; must teach diverse courses; the School supports undergraduate programs and online graduate program.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Security Studies from an accredited university.
• PhD/ABD considered for Assistant Teaching Professor; PhD expected by appointment.
• Ability to teach online and in-person at undergraduate level.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Online and face-to-face course delivery.
• Preparing and submitting syllabi, grades, and other required course documentation in a timely manner.
• Engaging in scholarship/professional development and service activities commensurate with school, college, and university expectations.
• Attending school, college, and university meetings and recruitment events.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching ability

Communication skills

Online course delivery

Mentoring students

Education

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice/Criminology/Security Studies

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor

Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor.

Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States

Division School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security

Position Type Faculty

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Pay Grade

Generic Grade

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

SpecialInstructions to Applicants
Applicants must complete an online applicationathttps://jobs.usm.edu. Along with the application, applicants shouldinclude: (1) a cover letter detailing potential for high-qualityteaching,scholarship/professional development, and service activities;(2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy and goals; (4) alist of three professional references along with contact information for each;and (5) unofficial transcripts from undergraduate and graduateinstitutions.Official transcripts will be required prior to a campusinterview.To receive priority consideration, applications must bereceived by November 22. The position will remain open until filled. Applicantsmust be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basiswithout the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsorapplicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B). The anticipated start date for thisposition is August 2027.

Direct inquiries to:
Dr. Ragan Downey, Search Committee Chair
School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security
The University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Drive #5127, Hattiesburg, MS 39406
[e-mail]

Job Summary

The School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security at TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a full-time,nine-month, non-tenure-trackAssistant Teaching Professor or Instructor ofCriminal Justice. The teaching load is four courses per semester (fall andspring). This position is based on the Hattiesburg campus, and the candidatemay be asked to teach both in-person and/or online courses. The ideal candidatefor this position would be qualified to teach a wide range of criminal justicecourses.

TheSchool of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security (CJFSS) is aninterdisciplinary school with more than 500 students pursuing undergraduatedegrees in Criminal Justice, Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Biology, andForensic Chemistry. The school offers undergraduate minors in Criminal Justice,Security Studies, and Forensic Science, as well as a fully online graduateprogram in Criminal Justice. Housed in the newly renovated Paul H."Bud" Holmes Criminal Justice Building, CJFSS features more than30,000 square feet of state-of-the-art teaching and research laboratories,modern classrooms, a computer laboratory, faculty and student lounges, and afully functional mock courtroom.

PrimaryDuties and Responsibilities

• Teaching,advising, and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Onlineand face-to-face course delivery and instruction.
• Preparingand submitting syllabi, grades, and other required course documentation in atimely manner.
• Engagingin scholarship/professional development and service activities commensuratewith school, college, and university expectations.
• Attendingschool, college, and university meetings and recruitment events.
• Performingother duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Instructor of Criminal Justice

Earned master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, orSecurity Studies (or a closely related field) from an accredited university orearned Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school approved by the AmericanBar Association (ABA) and housed within an accredited university.

Ability to teach effectively (both online and in traditional settings) at theuniversity level in an undergraduate criminal justice degree program.

Ability to effectively engage inscholarship/professionaldevelopmentand service activities in the discipline.

Ability to effectively advise and mentor college students at the university level.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:Assistant Teaching Professor ofCriminal Justice

Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or SecurityStudies (or a closely related field) from an accredited university. ABDcandidates will be considered, but it is expected that the Ph.D. will be earnedby the date of appointment. A J.D. degree alone (without also having an earnedPh.D.) does not meet minimum qualifications for the Assistant TeachingProfessor position.

Ability to teach effectively (both online and in traditional settings) at theuniversity level in undergraduate and graduate criminal justice degreeprograms.

Ability to effectively engage inscholarship/professionaldevelopmentand service activities in the discipline.

Ability to effectively advise and mentor college students at the universitylevel.

Strong written and oral communications skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Specializedknowledge in the field of criminal justice, criminology, or security studies(or a closely related field) as demonstrated through graduate-level courseworkand/or professional experience.
• Abilityto teach effectively (both online and in traditional settings) at theuniversity level in an undergraduate criminal justice degree program.
• Abilityto articulate concepts and instructions effectively to students.
• Abilityto effectively engage in scholarship/professional development and serviceactivities.
• Abilityto effectively advise and mentor students.
• Strongwritten and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Instructor of CriminalJustice

Ability to effectively teacha wide range of criminaljustice courses.

Teaching, mentoring, and service experience at the undergraduate level.

Experience with online course delivery and instruction using Canvas or similarlearning management systems (LMS).

Professional experience in criminal justice, security, law, or other relatedfield.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff,and faculty from diverse backgrounds, programs, and colleges.

Preferred Qualifications: Assistant TeachingProfessor of Criminal Justice

Ability to effectively teacha wide range of criminaljustice courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Teaching, mentoring, and service experience at the university level.

Experience with online course delivery and instruction using Canvas or similarlearning management systems (LMS).

Professional experience in criminal justice, security, law,or other related field.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegiallywith students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds, programs, andcolleges.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu .

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its service, programs, and activities.

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Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi is committed to the safety andsecurity of the USM community. The annual federal required compliancedocument which contains policy statements and crime statistics for theUniversity is available on the UPD website at http://www.usm.edu/police/ .You may also request a copy by contacting the University PoliceDepartment at Bond Hall, 1st Floor West, Hattiesburg, MS 39406 [phone]. The policy statements address the University's policies,procedures and programs concerning safety and security, for example,policies for responding to emergency situations and sexual offenses.Three years' of statistics are included for certain types of crimes thatwere reported to have occurred on campus, in or on off-campus buildingsor property owned or controlled by the University and on publicproperty within or immediately adjacent to the campus.