Criminal Justice Administration, Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty

Job Title Criminal Justice Administration, Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty Department Criminal Justice Administration University Expectation MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students. Salary Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Job Summary/Basic Function The Department of Criminal Justice Administration at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full‑time, temporary (non‑tenurable) faculty position (#121020) at the rank of lecturer. This is a one‑year temporary appointment. The contract may be renewed annually based on available funding, demonstrated need, and satisfactory performance as assessed by annual evaluations. The appointment start date is August 1, 2026. Teaching responsibilities include a combination of undergraduate courses in Introduction to Criminal Justice, Judicial Process, Criminal Investigations, and other courses as determined by department needs. The successful candidate is expected to teach courses on‑site and online and to be regularly available to students during office hours. In addition, the successful candidate must be a resident of Tennessee by the appointment date and occasionally meet with the department chair or administrators. Travel expenses are the responsibility of the faculty member. Before beginning online courses, the lecturer must receive the appropriate training to teach online courses for MTSU. Required Education A master’s degree in criminal justice or a closely related field, or a juris doctor, is required by the appointment date. Closely related fields include, but are not limited to, criminology, sociology, emergency management, and homeland security. Required Related Experience A minimum of four courses of prior college‑level teaching experience is required. Other Desirables Applicants with prior employment in law, law enforcement, corrections, homeland security, or emergency management, or with experience teaching using Canvas, will receive special consideration. Documents Needed to Apply To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Benefits MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following: Sick Leave Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12‑month Faculty 13 paid University holidays Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Retirement plans Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans Educational benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependents MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at View phone number on click.appcast.io. MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug‑Free campus. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered. Application Review Date : 05/07/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr