Criminal Justice & Sociology Educator — Online & On-Campus

TopSciNet; Nebraska; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Peru State College’s School of Professional Studies invites applications for an Instructor or Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice with a focus on Criminal Justice and Sociology. The position involves teaching a 12-hour load per semester, including on-campus and online courses, mentoring students, engaging in professional development, and contributing to campus life.

Required: Master’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, or related area; at least 15 graduate credit hours in criminal

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, or related area.
• At least 15 graduate credit hours in criminal justice or sociology.
• Experience with online and classroom teaching.
• Commitment to student success and engagement, especially for underrepresented students.
• Terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) preferred.
• Professional experience in criminal justice or related fields may be considered for instructor appointment.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate criminal justice and/or sociology courses on campus and online.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Participate in departmental, college, and campus activities.
• Engage in professional development and contribute to the academic discipline.
• Implement effective student engagement strategies in and outside the classroom.
• Support a diverse student population, including many first-generation college students.

Skills

Online teaching experience

Student mentoring

Student engagement

Education

Master’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, or related area

15 graduate credit hours in criminal justice or sociology

Terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent)

Job description

Peru State College’s School of Professional Studies invites applications for an Instructor or Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice with a focus on Criminal Justice and Sociology. The position involves teaching a 12-hour load per semester, including on-campus and online courses, mentoring students, engaging in professional development, and contributing to campus life.

Required: Master’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, or related area; at least 15 graduate credit hours in criminal