Assistant Professor of Practice

University of New Hampshire•Plymouth, NH

1d•$55,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Criminology/Criminal Justice Programs at Plymouth State University invite applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Practice in Criminology/Criminal Justice, beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will join a collaborative faculty delivering high quality face to face education in an undergraduate setting. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, advising and mentoring students, engaging in university and professional service, and working with community partners. The standard workload is 85% teaching, 15% service. The Criminology/Criminal Justice programs oversee a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, and an Applied Bachelor’s in Police Studies. They also provide coursework to Conservation Law Enforcement and Forensic Science majors. Their in-person learning environment emphasizes active engagement, reflection, collaboration, and practical application. Students learn through independent work, group projects, discussion, presentations, and innovative hands-on experiences. The programs emphasize evidence-informed practice, ethical decision making, and practical skill application. Faculty equip, support, and challenge students to develop the knowledge and skills needed for professional practice. Community partnerships, professional collaborations, and interdisciplinary learning further enrich the educational experience. The Programs regularly seek feedback from students, alumni, adjunct faculty, and community partners and use that feedback, along with other program data, to evaluate and continuously improve their curriculum and educational practices.

Requirements

Masters degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related Discipline
JD and ABD will be considered
Demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching with evidence from colleagues and students
Skills in academic advising and mentoring students
Innovative, student-driven, and possessing strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to teach multiple core courses in the criminology and criminal justice program
Ability to contribute to program and university service, and to engage with the discipline and the community

Nice To Haves

PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related discipline
Expertise in Conservation Law Enforcement and/or Environmental Crime
Experience developing or maintaining partnerships with internship sites
Experience with experiential, hands-on, or innovative approaches to teaching
Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration or community-engaged learning

Responsibilities

Teach 15-16 credit hours per semester of undergraduate courses in Criminology/Criminal Justice, including Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure
Advise up to 30 undergraduate Criminology, Criminal Justice, Police Studies, and Conservation Law Enforcement students
Participate in university, professional, and community service activities
Develop and sustain collaborative relationships with community partners throughout New Hampshire
Oversee the Criminal Justice internship program
Contribute to curriculum development, program evaluation, and continuous improvement
Incorporate evidence-informed practices, critical thinking, and real-world professional applications into teaching and student learning
Support innovative, experiential, and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and learning