Teaching-Focused Criminology & Criminal Justice Professor

University of New Hampshire; Plymouth (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Practice in Criminology/Criminal Justice, beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, advise students, and engage in service while developing collaborations with community partners.

The position requires a Masters in Criminology/Criminal Justice (JD/ABD considered) and a record of teaching excellence; expertise in advising and a commitment to service

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related discipline.
• JD and ABD will be considered.
• Demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching with evidence from colleagues and students.
• Skills in academic advising and mentoring students.
• Innovative, student-driven, and possessing strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to teach multiple core courses in the criminology and criminal justice program.
• Ability to contribute to program and university service, and to engage with the discipline and the community.

Responsibilities

• Teach 15-16 credit hours per semester of undergraduate courses in Criminology/Criminal Justice, including Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure
• Advise up to 30 undergraduate Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Studies, and Conservation Law Enforcement students
• Participate in university, professional, and community service activities
• Develop and sustain collaborative relationships with community partners throughout New Hampshire
• Oversee the Criminal Justice internship program
• Contribute to curriculum development, program evaluation, and continuous improvement
• Incorporate evidence-informed practices, critical thinking, and real-world professional applications into teaching and student learning
• Support innovative, experiential, and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and learning

Skills

Teaching excellence

Academic advising

Interpersonal skills

Course development

Community engagement

Education

Masters degree in Criminology/Criminal Justice or related

Job description

Plymouth State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Practice in Criminology/Criminal Justice, beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, advise students, and engage in service while developing collaborations with community partners.

The position requires a Masters in Criminology/Criminal Justice (JD/ABD considered) and a record of teaching excellence; expertise in advising and a commitment to service