Criminal Justice - Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track, Temporary Visiting Assistant Professor

University of Central Oklahoma; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Central Oklahoma seeks a visiting assistant professor for its School of Criminal Justice. The successful candidate will teach a broad range of courses from undergraduate to graduate level, engage in scholarly activities, and contribute to departmental service. Candidates must hold a doctorate in relevant fields and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence. This full-time, temporary position offers opportunities for mentorship and collaboration within the college.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or ABD with a clear dissertation defense date.
• Ability to teach undergraduate to graduate level courses.
• Experience in academic research and practical experience in the criminal justice system desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of courses for the School of Criminal Justice.
• Participate in university meetings and committees.
• Conduct scholarly activities and outreach initiatives.

Skills

Teaching

Advising

Mentoring

Research

Education

Earned doctorate in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Sociology

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Main Campus - Edmond, OK Position Type: Faculty Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Category: OTRS Classified Description

Position Overview:

Teaches, advises and mentors students, evaluates student performance, and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in university meetings that relate specifically to faculty. Serves on department, college, and university committees as requested. Prepares departmental reports as requested. Teaching, research, department/school, college, and university service is expected. The position is a full-time, temporary, non-tenure-track visiting assistant professor position.

Department Specific Essential Job Functions:

The primary responsibility of this position is teaching a variety of courses for the School of Criminal Justice. The successful candidate should be able to teach a broad range of courses from introductory undergraduate to graduate level. Service and scholarly activities are standard expectations for this position. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. Faculty must be willing to teach in a variety of instructional formats (in-person, hybrid, online) as needed and appropriate. Faculty members are expected to participate in a comprehensive statewide outreach initiative to the Oklahoma criminal justice community.

College/Department Overview:

The School of Criminal Justice is housed within the College of Liberal Arts. The School of Criminal Justice has three undergraduate programs and two master’s programs which serve approximately 500 students. The School of Criminal Justice has 9 full-time faculty members. The College of Liberal Arts consists of 8 academic units and has over 100 full-time faculty members. For further information, see our website at http://www.uco.edu/la.

Experience Required:

An earned doctorate degree awarded by a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institutions in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Sociology is required. A doctorate in a related field will be considered (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval). ABD candidates with a clear dissertation defense date will be considered.

Experience Preferred:

An earned doctorate degree awarded by a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Sociology is required. A doctorate in a related field will be considered (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval). ABD candidates with a clear dissertation defense date will be considered.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

The school has partnerships with local criminal justice agencies, which provides faculty and students the opportunity to complete practical research on existing criminal justice problems. Therefore, practical experience in the criminal justice system and the demonstrated ability to participate in academic research are desirable.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Application Process:

Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should submit the following: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) transcripts, (4) a concise statement of teaching philosophy, (5) a brief statement of research activity and plans including evidence of scholarship, and (6) three professional/academic references.

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