Criminal Justice Professor — Teach, Mentor & Serve

Tusculum University; Tusculum (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive academic environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A higher education institution in Tennessee is seeking an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. The role requires teaching, mentoring students, and contributing to the university's mission of providing an experiential education in a caring environment. Applicants should possess a Master’s degree, with practitioner experience in law enforcement preferred. Duties include producing course materials, keeping attendance, and serving on committees. This position is part of a supportive community focused on academic excellence and student engagement.

Qualifications

• Practitioner experience in law enforcement is strongly preferred.
• Must meet teaching and mentoring responsibilities.
• Commitment to furthering the University’s mission required.

Responsibilities

• Teach lectures and labs assigned by the Assistant Dean.
• Produce syllabi and maintain attendance records.
• Serve on university committees and engage in faculty duties.

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentoring skills

Technological competencies

Education

Master's degree in Criminal Justice

PhD preferred

18 graduate hours in the discipline

Job description

A higher education institution in Tennessee is seeking an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. The role requires teaching, mentoring students, and contributing to the university's mission of providing an experiential education in a caring environment. Applicants should possess a Master’s degree, with practitioner experience in law enforcement preferred. Duties include producing course materials, keeping attendance, and serving on committees. This position is part of a supportive community focused on academic excellence and student engagement.