Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding benefits package including

Family Tuition waivers

Holiday leave

Job summary

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Criminal Justice. The successful candidate will teach a mix of introductory survey courses and upper-level electives, contribute to a diverse and collaborative department, and engage in ongoing scholarly activity.

Responsibilities include maintaining a 4/4 teaching load, serving the department and university, and developing culturally responsive curricula and pedagogy while collaborating on

Qualifications

• PhD in Criminal Justice, Criminology or closely related field (ABD with defense date guarantees conferral).
• Experience teaching Criminal Justice at the post-secondary level.
• Evidence of ongoing scholarly activity.
• Minimum of two years professional experience in Criminal Justice or related field.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory survey courses and upper-level major electives.
• Maintain a 4/4 teaching load and provide service to the Department and University.
• Collaborate with department faculty to develop programming activities and events.
• Develop culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy.

Skills

Teaching experience

Diversity & inclusion

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Criminal Justice or Criminology

Job description

The successful candidatewill join a cohesive, collaborative and diverse multidisciplinary department thatoffers majors and minors in Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Social Work. TheCriminal Justice program offers a comprehensive foundation of core courses, inaddition to a wide variety of elective courses and opportunities forinternships and experiential learning. Applicants must possess prioruniversity-level teaching experience, and be able to teach both introductorysurvey courses, and upper-level major electives in an area of expertise. Whileall specialty areas will be considered, preference will be given to candidateswho:

Demonstrate a strong background teaching courses related to the Courts/Judicial Process (to includeareas such as bail, plea-bargaining, the trial & sentencing for example); OR topics of Social Inequalities, Crime andJustice (to include areas such as racial and ethnic disparities in crimeand criminal justice, women in criminal justice, poverty and crime forexample); AND an open secondary area of specialization in teaching and/orresearch.

The successful candidatewill have a 4/4 teaching load and is also expected to maintain a focusedscholarly agenda and provide service to the Department and University. Theposition also requires working with other department faculty in developingprogramming activities and events, as well as culturally responsive curriculumand pedagogy.

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology or closely relatedprogram of study (ABD considered provided dissertation defense date guaranteesconferral of degree before date of appointment).
• Experience teaching Criminal Justice and/or closely relatedsubject(s) at the post-secondary level.
• Evidence of ongoing scholarly activity.
• Minimum of two (2) years professional experience in CriminalJustice or closely related field.
• The ability to work with diverse populations.

What We Offer

• Outstanding benefits package including medical from date of hire, retirement contributions, employee wellness program, and paid holiday leave.
• Family Tuition waivers: Every full-time employee will receive a full tuition waiver for all ESU courses for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and children. Every full-time employee will receive 50% tuition waiver at all PASSHE universities for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and children.
• Optional membership to PSECU Credit Union
• Community commitment to living by the Warrior Code:
  • Accountable for One's Actions
  • Positive, Honest, and Loyal
  • Committed to Self-Growth
  • Willing to Sacrifice for the Greater Good
  • Respectful of the Environment and Community
  • Dedicated to Empowering Others

Employment Eligibility & University Commitment

Must be at least 18 years old and have English literacy skills. Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment/degree verifications. We are proud ESU is an equal-opportunity employer. For more information on President Long's 10-point plan, click here: https://www.esu.edu/president/10-action-plan.cfm