Criminal Justice: Teaching Scholar & Research Mentor

Harris--stowe-State-Universit; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris-Stowe State University seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice to educate undergraduate students in a minority-serving environment. The role emphasizes online teaching modalities, development of outcome-based syllabi, and a commitment to inclusive pedagogy and student mentorship.

Candidates should demonstrate an active research agenda and willingness to recruit and retain diverse students.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice earned.
• Experience with online education and RSI standards.
• Evidence of scholarly research and publication.
• Strong communication skills, written and spoken.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and LMS platforms like Canvas/Blackboard.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full course load in Criminal Justice (4 courses per semester) in-person or online.
• Develop syllabi with learning objectives aligned to Bloom’s taxonomy.
• Deliver engaging literature-driven lectures using high-impact teaching practices.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain records of grades and attendance.
• Provide office hours and academic/career mentorship to students.
• Maintain an active research agenda with peer-reviewed outputs.
• Participate in recruitment and retention efforts for the university.
• Adhere to university policies and procedures.

Skills

Online teaching experience

Effective communication

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice

Tools

Canvas

Blackboard

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harris-Stowe State University seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice to educate undergraduate students in a minority-serving environment. The role emphasizes online teaching modalities, development of outcome-based syllabi, and a commitment to inclusive pedagogy and student mentorship.

Candidates should demonstrate an active research agenda and willingness to recruit and retain diverse students.