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Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

1 month ago


Miami Gardens, Florida, United States Florida Memorial University Full time

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Job Category: School of Education & Social Sciences
Requisition Number: ASSIS001514

Posting Details

Full-Time
LocationsShowing 1 location
Miami Gardens, FL 33054, USA
Job Details
Description
The Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice is a full-time non-tenured faculty position requiring a strong academic background. The Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice shall have the primary responsibility of assisting students in their learning process by utilizing a variety of appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process, thereby directly impacting student success. This key position shall report to the Dean of the School of Education and Social Sciences.

Essential Functions

Provide instruction for Constitutional Law I and II, and Criminal Law I and II courses.
Provide instructions in other courses within criminal justice.
Teach courses and participate in activities directly related to scheduled instruction, including lecture, laboratory, clinical, performance and coaching assignments; preparation for instruction; and student assessment activities.
Develop curricula and attend all faculty meetings and orientation.
Actively participate in department, school, and university initiatives to ensure quality programs.
Advise, recruit and support retention of undergraduate students.
Exhibit strong skills in educational technology (Zoom, Blackboard, email, and other platforms), scholarly research, and collaboration.
Deliver professional course content for any assigned course(s) as specified by the master syllabus and/or as directed by the Dean of the School of Education and Social Sciences.
Offer both introductory and advanced courses directly related to scheduled instruction, including lecture, laboratory, clinical, performance and coaching assignments; preparation for instruction; and student assessment activities.
Develop and utilize a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
Be accountable for collaborative and applied research in various disciplines, including assistance with grant applications and data analysis on funded grants.
Perform teaching, scholarship, service, professional development, and program assessment for accreditation.
Advise students for both academic and career fields.
Give individual evaluations of student performance including midterm and final grades.
A thorough understanding of technology, learning management systems, and computer applications is essential (i.e. Blackboard, Canvas, Powercampus, Jenzabar, LinkedIn Learning).
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or deemed appropriate to the accomplishments of the responsibilities and functions of the Social Sciences Department.
The omission of specific duties does not preclude the department head from assigning tasks that logically relate to the position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ability to be collaborative, kind, thoughtful, driven and student-focused practitioners with deep content and practical knowledge in history.
The ability to stay current on best practices in their area of study in Criminal Justice.
Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, scholarship, service, and professional development including online teaching.
Ability to handle information of sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional manner.
Ability to foster a collaborative academic environment and cross-disciplinary initiative.
Ability to demonstrate an elevated level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.
Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and time management skills.
Effective analytical, decision-making, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse constituents.
Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment and dependability are important.
Demonstrated potential for success in research and grant work.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, LinkedIn Learning, and knowledge and understanding of the organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
Knowledge of Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS).
Familiarity with Jenzabar technology suite for higher education.
Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average weight up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Note: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job which are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be considered upon request.
Minimum Requirements

An earned doctorate in Criminal Justice (Ph.D.), Juris Doctor (JD), or a closely related field; and 18 graduate credits hours in criminal justice.
Consideration will be given to candidates with a research and teaching focus in the American Legal System, with preference given to those knowledgeable in criminal law, constitutional law, and international law.
The ability to provide quality instruction in the academic discipline.
The potential for peer reviewed research, scholarly and/or creative accomplishment by representing the University in the academic discipline.
The potential to have a positive impact through service that represents the University on campus and within the greater community.
Experience teaching in higher education.
An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule that may include working nights and weekends. (if applicable).
Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal background check.
Drug testing.
Qualified applicants are asked to upload a curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, statement of diversity, unofficial transcript, and/or certifications, if applicable.

Supplemental Information

In addition to the completed application, candidates must submit a list of three professional references (at least one from a previous employer) that includes names and contact information. Review of application materials will begin ASAP and will continue until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.

Florida Memorial University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.


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