ASST. PROFESSOR OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Lane College; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Lane College in Jackson, TN seeks an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Chair to lead curriculum and teaching in the Division of Academic Affairs – BSBS. The role focuses on developing outcomes, advising students, and coordinating course delivery in a day-shift schedule.

Requires doctoral credentials or terminal degree consideration with CJ expertise. The position involves teaching 4–5 courses per semester (12–15 credit hours) across traditional, hybrid, or online formats and serving on

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Criminal Justice (preferred) or Master’s with 18 graduate hours in CJ.
• Experience teaching a range of Criminal Justice courses (4–5 per semester).
• Familiarity with Blackboard, hybrid courses, and innovative delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop student learning outcomes.
• Create course objectives.
• Implement and instruct using traditional, hybrid, or online settings.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Serve on college committees.
• Participate in meetings.
• Teach 4–5 classes (12–15 hours) per semester.
• Contribute to college and community environment.

Skills

Curriculum development

Student advising

Course design

Online/Hybrid instruction

Education

Doctorate in Criminal Justice (preferred)

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice

Tools

Blackboard LMS

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Lane College - Jackson, TN 38301
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Doctorate Degree (preferred)
• Salary Range: $54,000.00 - $59,000.00
• Salary Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Education
• Position: Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Chair
• Department: Academic Affairs – BSBS
• Reports to: Division Chair of Business, Social, & Behavioral Science
• FSLA Classification: Full-time Exempt
• Remote Position: No

Responsibilities

• Develop student learning outcomes.
• Create course objectives.
• Implement and instruct students using various instructional modes for traditional, hybrid or online settings.
• Execute teaching strategies, monitor, and evaluate student progress, and maintain accurate student records.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Serve on various college committees.
• Participate in department, division, and college meetings.
• Attend scheduled business program / colloquial, division, and college staff meetings.
• Contribute to the college and community environment.
• Teach 4-5 classes (12‑15 hours) each semester.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Criminal Justice (preferred).
• Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice (considered).
• Experience teaching a minimum of 3–4 of the following courses: Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminal Investigations, Corrections, Constitutional Law, Criminology, Ethics in Criminal Justice, Juvenile Corrections, and Police Administration.
• Familiarity with Blackboard, hybrid courses, and ability to utilize innovative modalities for delivering course content.
• Physical ability to lift 10 lb one percent of the time; may require walking and climbing stairs.