Criminal Justice Tenure-Track Professor (Asst/Assoc)

Alvernia University; Pennsylvania, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

20 paid holidays

Tuition remission

On-campus wellness

Meal plan

Job summary

Alvernia University in Reading, Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminal Justice beginning Spring 2027 or Fall 2027, as negotiated. The position is housed within the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, strong communication and interpersonal skills, with in-person instruction on a traditional undergraduate program and active student engagement on

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or related field; must have by August 15, 2027.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and strong communication skills.
• Ability to teach introductory to capstone courses and engage on campus.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person undergraduate courses across the curriculum.
• Potentially teach a section of the First-Year Seminar in the fall semester as part of load.
• Advise students and mentor, engaging in co-curricular activities and partnerships with local agencies.
• Support the department’s emphasis on service, community engagement, and student development.
• Engage in ongoing scholarly activities and develop a research agenda.

Skills

Teaching

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Scholarly engagement

Education

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or related field

ABD by Aug 15, 2027

Job description

Alvernia University in Reading, Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminal Justice beginning Spring 2027 or Fall 2027, as negotiated. The position is housed within the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, strong communication and interpersonal skills, with in-person instruction on a traditional undergraduate program and active student engagement on