Visiting Assistant Professor - Criminology & Justice Studies

The College of New Jersey; Ewing (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a passionate Visiting Assistant Professor in Criminology for the academic year 2025-2026. This role involves teaching foundational courses like Introduction to Criminology and Policing, while fostering an inclusive learning environment. Candidates with a strong commitment to diversity and experience in higher education are encouraged to apply. The position offers an opportunity to engage with a vibrant student body and contribute to a dynamic academic community. Join a forward-thinking department dedicated to excellence in teaching and scholarship.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching college-level courses in Criminology.
• Ability to explore race, racism, and anti-racism in coursework.

Responsibilities

• Teach four sections across two anticipated preps in Criminology.
• Model diversity and inclusion values in a diverse campus community.

Skills

Teaching in Criminology

Diversity and Inclusion in Education

Course Development

Education

MA in Criminology

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice

ABD in related field

Job description

Full-time Visiting Faculty Position in Criminology
(Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor)
The College of New Jersey

To enrich education through diversity, TCNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The institution has a strong commitment to inclusive excellence and to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. We strongly encourage a host of diverse, intersectional populations and cultures to apply including, but not limited to, identities based on race, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, and veteran status. We also encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of professional and personal paths. Each candidate is invited to discuss their unique pathway in their application materials.

The Department of Criminology in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites outstanding applicants for a non-tenure, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position for AY 2025-2026. The successful candidate will be able to teach:

Introduction to Criminology (CRI 100), Policing (CRI 200), and/or additional courses based on the needs of the department and their areas of expertise.

The successful candidate will teach four sections across two anticipated preps. The anticipated maximum number of distinct preps for the year is four. There are no service or research expectations with this position. Candidates with the expertise to explore race and racism, whiteness, and/or anti-racism in their courses are preferred.

The successful candidate will have a MA, Ph.D., or be ABD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field , with demonstrated and prior experience teaching in-person college-level courses. As TCNJ is committed to inclusion and diversity, the successful candidate should articulate how they would model these values and successfully navigate a diverse campus community.

To Apply

To apply, candidates should submit the items listed online.

• Cover letter describing qualifications and teaching interests

• Curriculum vitae

• Statement of teaching philosophy, including how diversity and inclusion are incorporated into the candidate's work as a teacher

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including sample syllabi and student evaluations

• Unofficial graduate transcript

• Names and contact information for three references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Final offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. The successful applicant must present proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Any questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Jennifer M. Ortiz, Search Committee Chair, [e-mail]

About the Department of Criminology

The Department of Criminology has six tenure-line faculty members and approximately 240 majors. For more information about the department, visit https://criminology.tcnj.edu/ .

About The College of New Jersey

Founded in 1855, TCNJ is a selective, public, primarily undergraduate institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. TCNJ emphasizes the residential experience for our approximately 7,000 undergraduate students, 30% of whom are self-described as members of groups traditionally underrepresented in academe. Students benefit from a 13-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 21 students, which has led to TCNJ attaining a first-year to sophomore retention rate of 94% and a graduation rate of 86%. TCNJ has also received national recognition for the adoption and promotion of the teacher-scholar model for our faculty and deep engagement of our undergraduates in research, scholarship, and creative activity. TCNJ was awarded, in 2006, a Phi Beta Kappa chapter-an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools-Arts and Communication; Business; Education; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Science. TCNJ is located within an hour of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty. For more information, visit www.tcnj. edu .

Primary Location: Social Sciences Building - Criminology Department
Work Locations: Social Sciences Building - Criminology 2000 Pennington Rd Ewing Township 08628
Job: Faculty
Organization: The College of New Jersey