Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary: 

The College of Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities (CoSSAH) at Harris-Stowe State University is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. Strong candidates will demonstrate themselves as an educator-scholar, possessing the ability to integrate interdisciplinary perspectives of Criminal Justice using high impact pedagogy. Strong candidates must exhibit a willingness to readily and consistently engage in recruitment and retention efforts and be able to present a recruitment and retention plan if an interview is granted. All candidates should be willing to demonstrate their commitment to working with undergraduate students in a minority-serving institution and possess the proficiency to teach in a culturally competent manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach a full course load in Criminal Justice (4 courses per semester) at the undergraduate level with modalities including in-person or online

• Develop, maintain, and distribute course syllabi containing learning objectives, incorporating multiple levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy and meeting institutional and accreditation standards.

• Prepare and deliver engaging literature-driven lectures utilizing high-impact teaching practices.

• Conduct appropriate evaluations of students' performances and maintain accurate records of grades and attendance according to University requirements.

• Provide access to students through regular office hours and involvement on campus.

• Provide academic and career mentorship to students as appropriate.

• Maintain professional skills and subject expertise through study of academic literature.

• Establish and sustain an active research agenda in Criminal Justice, producing research products (peer reviewed publications, conference presentations, etc.).

• Undergo observations, evaluations, and professional development to improve job performance.

• Demonstrate a willingness to adhere to all university policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications & Expectations :

• An earned Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Criminal Justice

• Experience or demonstrated capacity for online education, including adherence to Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) standards

• Evidence of or potential for scholarly research and publication

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Canvas, Blackboard, or a similar online learning platform

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and culturally competent academic environment.

EOE Statement

Harris-Stowe State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.