Part-Time Lecturer - Criminology and Criminal Justice

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 2 100 - 3 200; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Commuting & transportation

Résumé du poste

Northeastern University’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice invites applications for academic teaching roles within the Center on Crime, Race and Justice. Courses span criminology, criminal justice policy, and related fields, with JD-required courses for law offerings.

Candidates should be able to teach undergraduate and graduate levels, contribute to research, and participate in program development, with availability between 8:00am and 9:00pm.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or related social science discipline is required.
• A JD is required for all law courses.
• Preference will be given to individuals with teaching ability in Criminal Law, Security, Policing, Violence, Victimology, and Research Methods, and Forensic Science.

Responsabilités

• Deliver undergraduate and graduate level courses at multiple times (8:00am–9:00pm).
• Contribute to program development and curriculum planning.
• Support the School’s mission to prepare students for careers in criminal justice and public policy.

Connaissances

Teaching ability

Criminal law knowledge

Criminology

Research methods

Formation

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or Criminology

JD for law courses

Description du poste

About the Opportunity

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities and its nine tenure units are the home of the Experiential Liberal Arts. Through its research, teaching, and engagement missions, the college collaborates across the university, the Northeastern network, and partners around the globe.

Responsibilities

The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice is home to the Center on Crime, Race and Justice. Together, the School and Center prepare students for professional and research careers in criminal justice, criminology, and related fields by applying multidisciplinary and comparative social science to understand, predict, and explain crime and contribute to the development of public policy within urban communities. Using an active learning approach, the School seeks to develop its students intellectually and ethically, while providing them with a keen appreciation for the complexities of crime, and public and private efforts to make communities safer and ensure justice. The School has a Bachelor’s Degree program, a Master’s Degree program, and a Doctoral program in Criminology and Criminal Justice Policy. Further information about the School and Center can be found online at http://www.northeastern.edu/cssh/sccj/.

Our preferred availability is for classes to take place between the hours of 8:00am and 9:00pm. Please indicate availability in the cover letter.

We are especially interested in candidates with a commitment to high quality instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

All qualified applications will be kept on file for additional openings. Positions are available throughout the year contingent upon enrollment and departmental need.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or related social science discipline is required. A JD is required for all law courses. Preference will be given to individuals with teaching ability in the areas of Criminal Law, Security, Policing, Violence, Victimology, and Research Methods, and Forensic Science.

Documents to Submit

CV and Cover Letter required.

Eligibility & Visa

Northeastern University will not provide H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, or any other type of employment visa sponsorship for the successful applicant to this position, now or in the future. Furthermore, the successful applicant must be able to maintain valid work authorization in the United States throughout the entire appointment without Northeastern University’s sponsorship for a visa.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range

The rate per credit is $2,085.

About Northeastern University

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.