Instructional Assistant Professor-Criminal Justice Sciences-Creating a Pool

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits (health, dental, 4)

Retirement options

Tuition waiver for staff and dependets

Paid benefit time

Job summary

Illinois State University invites applications to form a pool of qualified, non-tenure-track instructors in the Criminal Justice Sciences department. Opportunities to teach undergraduate courses at Normal, IL, will be filled from this pool as openings arise.

Applicants should have MS/MA in Criminology or CJ or a closely related field; a PhD is preferred. Teaching experience and CANVAS familiarity are desirable; sponsorship is not provided for this pool role.

Qualifications

• MS/MA in Criminology, Criminal Justice or closely related discipline.
• Candidates must demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Criminal Justice Sciences as part of the non-tenure-track pool of instructors.
• Support department teaching needs as opportunities arise with available assignments.

Skills

Oral English proficiency

CANVAS

Education

MS/MA in Criminology, Criminal Justice or closely related discipline

PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice or related discipline

Tools

CANVAS

Job description

Title: Instructional Assistant Professor-Criminal Justice Sciences-Creating a Pool

Employee Classification: Instructional Asst Professor

Division Name: Academic Affairs

College/Unit: College of Applied Science and Technology

Department: Criminal Justice Sciences

Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Department of Criminal Justice Sciences invites a pool of qualified persons interested in non-tenure-track teaching positions in anticipation of possible openings. This is a pool application and will be utilized to fill various teaching opportunities. For more information about the department please visit: https://criminaljustice.illinoisstate.edu/

University Benefit Highlights

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life (eligibility determination)


• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options


• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents


• Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

This is a pool application and will be utilized to fill various teaching opportunities

Additional Information

Illinois State University: Illinois State University http://www.illinoisstate.edu, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. There are approximately 21,000 students in the six colleges of Illinois State University. In our most recent strategic plan Educate Connect Elevate, we have committed our resources to realizing seven core values: Learning and Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion, Respect, Collaboration, Individualized Attention, Civic Engagement, and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our University being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Also visit the University’s metrics of excellence at http://illinoisstate.edu/pointsofpride/. Bloomington-Normal Community: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance’s International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems and its citizens’ high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. SmartAsset ranked Bloomington IL, in the top 20 of the most livable cities in the U.S. (2022). Zippia named Bloomington, IL, as #1 on their "Happiest Cities" list (2020), and Best Choice Schools listed the area on its "30 Small College Towns with Great Quality of Life" (2020). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis, two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis, and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield; many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via the Amtrak located 1 block from ISU’s campus. For more information on our community, please visit http://visitbn.org/.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Starting at $5,150 per month based on Full Time Equivalent

Required Qualifications

1. MS/MA in Criminology, Criminal Justice or closely related discipline
2. Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.

Preferred Qualifications

1. PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice or related discipline
2. In-class and online teaching experience
3. Experience using CANVAS

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

TBD

Required Applicant Documents

1) C.V.
2) Cover letter detailing teaching experience and specialties
3) Reference list

Special Instructions for Applicants

Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

Contact Information for Applicants

Donna Selman
Department Chair
[e-mail]

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at [phone].