Criminal Justice Professor

About Us:
Westfield State University, a highly residential campus with approximately 55% of our 3,100 full-time undergraduate students living on campus, invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant/Associate Professor of Criminal Justice. This is a unique opportunity to join a premier program in the Commonwealth and contribute to the development of knowledge, skills, and character essential for students to become responsible leaders and engaged citizens.

We are committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in our classroom and at the University. Our faculty members engage in scholarly activity, which can take many different forms, including research, teaching, and service. The Department of Criminal Justice at Westfield State University is the first such program in Massachusetts and is considered a premier program in the Commonwealth with more than 6,500 alumni.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in criminal justice, criminology or a related discipline, and a strong commitment to teaching, research, and service. They will be expected to teach courses across different modalities, including face-to-face, online, and hybrid classes, and to develop innovative pedagogy for the classroom. The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $95,000 annually.

We offer a variety of benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition waivers & discounts, paid time off, and disability accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.

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