Adjunct Faculty Position in Criminal Justice

1 week ago


Middletown, Pennsylvania, United States Penn State University Full time
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Note: Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SUMMARY AND REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Harrisburg, within the School of Public Affairs, invites applications for adjunct faculty roles for the Academic Year. This position involves teaching Criminal Justice (CRIMJ) courses for our residential programs.

Qualifications:
  • A Ph.D. in criminal justice or a related social science discipline is preferred.
  • Highly qualified ABD candidates with substantial field experience may be considered.
  • Applicants with a minimum of an earned Master's degree or Juris Doctorate, some classroom experience in a college setting, and significant experience in the criminal justice sector may also be considered.
The Criminal Justice Program offers both online and residential undergraduate (A.S. and B.S.) and graduate (MACJ) programs. It is part of the School of Public Affairs, which includes additional undergraduate programs in Public Policy and Political Science, as well as graduate programs such as the Master's in Public Administration, the Master's in Health Administration, and a Ph.D. in Public Administration.

Penn State Harrisburg is situated in Central Pennsylvania, close to downtown Harrisburg and the State Capital complex.
  • For more information about Penn State Harrisburg, please visit our website.
  • For details about the School of Public Affairs and the Criminal Justice Program, please visit our dedicated pages.
Application reviews will commence immediately and continue as necessary until the positions are filled.

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CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies regarding campus security, including those related to alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies.

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