Full-Time Teaching Faculty: Criminal Justice
1 week ago
Job no: 495675
Work type: Full-time
Campus: Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT
Categories: Faculty
Overview:
The Department of Justice and Law in the College of Arts and Sciences at Quinnipiac University is seeking a dynamic and student-centered Criminal Justice faculty to teach at the undergraduate level and to support a graduate-level certificate currently under development. Applicants from a variety of criminal justice disciplines will be considered for this full-time teaching position, with a strong preference for those who have expertise in alternatives to incarceration, innovations in crime prevention and/or mental health and crime. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor (or Instructor, depending on educational credentials) of Criminal Justice with expectations for teaching, advising students, and engaging in service activities and committees that strengthen the program, department, college, and university community. The anticipated start date is Fall 2025.
This position directly supports the Criminal Justice major in the Department of Justice and Law, a program that has demonstrated growing enrollment in recent years. The Department of Justice and Law includes programs in Legal Studies/Law in Society, Criminal Justice, and Justice and Community Engagement. This collaborative and student-centered department has a strong sense of community, with faculty committed to expanding both curricular and cocurricular engagement, and to working together in both teaching and research.
Depending on the background and qualifications of the successful candidate, this position may support teaching other classes in our interdisciplinary department, including our majors in Justice and Community Engagement, and in Law and Society.
About the Department:
This position directly supports the Criminal Justice major in the Department of Justice and Law, a program that has demonstrated growing enrollment in recent years. The Department of Justice and Law includes programs in Legal Studies/Law in Society, Criminal Justice, and Justice and Community Engagement. This collaborative and student-centered department has a strong sense of community, with faculty committed to expanding both curricular and cocurricular engagement, and working together in both teaching and research.
About the College:
The College of Arts and Sciences combines knowledge, skills and perspectives from across the humanities, arts, social and natural sciences. Our graduates are system thinkers who learn to solve problems and work across society, not just in a particular field. Equipped with integrated and interdisciplinary learning tools, they have the ability to see the world through multiple lenses, making them adaptable and versatile – traits that are highly valued by employers in every industry. Our curricula incorporate four key pillars to prepare graduates for the demands of an evolving job market and world; Applied and experiential learning, 21st-century professional skills and literacies, integrated and interdisciplinary thinking, and 360-degree academic and career advising. The College of Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate majors in Behavioral Neuroscience; Biochemistry; Biology; Chemistry; Criminal Justice; Data Science; Economics; English; Environmental Science; Game Design and Development; Gerontology; Health, Medicine, and Society; History; Individualized Majors; Interdisciplinary Studies; Justice and Community Engagement; Law in Society; Mathematics; Philosophy; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology; Hispanic and Latin American Studies; Sustainability and Public Policy; and Theater. In addition, the College of Arts and Sciences offers 32 undergraduate minors, an MS in Molecular and Cell Biology, and the additional accelerated undergraduate/graduate programs: 3+1 and 4+1 BS/MS programs in Molecular and Cell Biology, 3+3 BA or BS/JD degree, 3+1 BA in Data Science/MS or MA in Communications, 3+1 BS in Data Science/MBA, 3+1 BS in Economics/MS in Accounting, Business Analytics, or Journalism or MBA, 3+1 BA in Theater/MBA or MA in Communications, and 3+2 BA or BS/MSW. Students can also complete a 5-year BA/BS and MA in Teaching in the following secondary education fields: Biology, English, History, and Math.
About Quinnipiac:
Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women’s rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women’s basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review’s “The Best 388 Colleges.” The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.
Responsibilities:
- Teach the Introduction to Criminal Justice and Research Methods courses, as well as others that support the Criminal Justice Major (including developing new courses within area of specialization)
- Teach courses that support the majors in Legal Studies and Justice and Community Engagement
- Support the development of a gradual-level certificate in Criminal Justice and teach courses that will support this new program.
- Hold regular office hours for students
- Guide, advise, and mentor students academically and professionally
- Engage in service to support the program, department, college and university, which includes attending weekly department meetings and other university meetings as required
Education Requirements:
- A terminal degree in criminal justice (or related field) is preferred and required at the time of employment to be hired at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor
- Candidates with a master’s degree in criminal justice (or closely related field) are eligible to be hired at the rank of Instructor
Qualifications:
- Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and graduate level courses
- Ability to teach the Introduction to Criminal Justice and Research Methods courses
- Commitment to participating in a collaborative teaching environment
- Commitment to inclusive teaching and community
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated success in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Ability to develop and teach courses that address the issues of race, ethnicity, gender, and/or socioeconomic class in criminal justice
Special Instructions to Applicants:
TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically and must include
- Cover letter with a list of three academic/professional references who will not be contacted without your permission
- CV
- Teaching statement (one-two pages preferred) that describes your approach to instruction, and that includes a description of your commitment to inclusive teaching practices.
- Sample teaching evaluations (if available)
Applications received by November 22, 2024, will receive first consideration.
Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.
Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Note to Faculty/Staff Applicants Only:If a final candidate is a current or previous Quinnipiac employee, the hiring manager must obtain a reference check from the candidate’s current or former manager before making an offer of employment. If the candidate's current or most-recent Quinnipiac supervisor is unavailable, the hiring manager should contact Talent Acquisition for assistance in determining the appropriate alternate contact:
Advertised: October 30, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled
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