Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice (Tenure Track) - Spring 2026 Start - SUNY Morrisville
About The Position
SUNY Morrisville seeks an Assistant Professor to join our Criminal Justice faculty team. This person will focus on education at the undergraduate level. Program expansion, and curriculum development are expected from the successful candidate. SUNY Morrisville's Criminal Justice Department seeks qualified candidates to apply for a tenure-track position in combined bachelor/associate degree programs in Criminal Justice. The successful candidate must possess the ability to teach a broad range of lower and upper division undergraduate courses. Teaching assignments will demand a strong dedication to hands-on instruction and application. Teaching responsibilities may include the areas of policing, corrections, crime scene investigations, diversity, emergency planning, internships, interviewing, staff misconduct, workplace violence, serial murder, victimization, white collar crime, terrorism, private security, arson and bomb. Oversight of program's lab and simulator areas and supervision of their use may be required during certain semesters. There is limited opportunity for research, but the person filling this position will also work with other Criminal Justice faculty on program/curriculum development, assessment, and review. Successful candidates will be responsible for engaging in regular professional development. Faculty members have an expectation of service to the college community through committees and activities such as student club/CJUS honor society advising
Requirements
- A Master's Degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field.
- 3-5+ years of practical experience in the area of criminal justice, or equivalent combination of field experience and education.
- Experience teaching at collegiate level.
Nice To Haves
- A Doctoral Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field.
- Experience working with a diverse student body.
- Experience using technology in criminal justice and teaching.
Responsibilities
- Teach a broad range of lower and upper division undergraduate courses.
- Dedication to hands-on instruction and application.
- Teaching responsibilities may include the areas of policing, corrections, crime scene investigations, diversity, emergency planning, internships, interviewing, staff misconduct, workplace violence, serial murder, victimization, white collar crime, terrorism, private security, arson and bomb.
- Oversight of program's lab and simulator areas and supervision of their use may be required during certain semesters.
- Work with other Criminal Justice faculty on program/curriculum development, assessment, and review.
- Engaging in regular professional development.
- Service to the college community through committees and activities such as student club/CJUS honor society advising
Benefits
- generous state benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
