Program Director & Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice

Lewis University; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis University, in Romoevville, IL, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor and Program Director of the undergraduate Criminal Justice and Forensic Criminal Investigation programs. The view includes teaching in multiple modalities, guiding curriculum development, and maintaining an active research agenda. This role also involves program recruitment, collaboration with partners, and service to the University community.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Criminal Justice or closely related field.
• 3 years of teaching in higher education.
• 3 years of experience in a criminal justice-related field.
• Established research and scholarship agenda.
• Higher education leadership experience.
• MS in Forensic Science and/or Forensic Laboratory experience.
• Record of scholarly publication.
• Bilingual ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach 9 credit hours per semester across modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, online).
• Provide academic advising and mentoring to students.
• Collaborate with colleagues on student learning outcomes and program initiatives.
• Lead and manage program development and assessment.
• Support the University’s mission and diversity commitments.
• Coordinate program curriculum, recruitment, and partnerships when needed.

Skills

Teaching in higher education

Research and scholarship agenda

Leadership experience

Bilingual preferred

Education

Doctorate in Criminal Justice

MS in Forensic Science or Forensic Laboratory experience

Job description

Lewis University, in Romoevville, IL, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor and Program Director of the undergraduate Criminal Justice and Forensic Criminal Investigation programs. The view includes teaching in multiple modalities, guiding curriculum development, and maintaining an active research agenda. This role also involves program recruitment, collaboration with partners, and service to the University community.