Criminal Justice Chair & Assistant Professor

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

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