Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summary: The Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, a full-time faculty

member of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department, teaches 12 credit

hours per semester. While teaching will be

the successful candidate's primary responsibility, advising, service, and

scholarship in the discipline are also expected in this tenure-track

appointment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Teach core and elective undergraduate criminal justice courses,

which may include the following: CRMJ 315 Research Methods in Criminal Justice,

CRMJ 110 Orientation to Criminal Justice Inquiry, CRMJ 201 Introduction to

Criminal Justice, and CRMJ 302 Ethics in Criminal Justice, and upper division

electives in the successful candidate's area of expertise.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Administration, or related field.
• At least two years of experience teaching undergraduate-level criminal justice courses.
• Experience with basic classroom technology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least five years of experience teaching in higher education.
• Experience teaching courses in policing and/or upper division courses in the successful candidate's area of expertise.
• Experience teaching through various modalities (in person, hybrid, online).
  Experience with learning management systems, video conferencing software, and Microsoft Office Programs.

Salary: $57, , Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information

Department: Social and Behavioral Sciences

Employment Type: Tenure-track Faculty

HOW TO APPLY

Application Deadline: Open until filled. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 12/1/2025.

How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Direct Inquiries Contact: Dr. Kristin Santos,

ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY

A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. As western Colorado's largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and via online offerings.

Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels.

At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they will encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.

The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that's less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado's best kept secrets.

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.