Contract Renewable Instructor of Criminology & Criminal Justice

The Board of Trustees for the University of Northern Colorado • Greeley, CO

133d • $57,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado is seeking a full-time contract renewable (non-tenure-track) Instructor. This position has a workload distribution of 80% teaching (4-4 teaching load), and 20% service. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate potential for teaching excellence in traditional and online settings, and participating in department, college, and community service activities.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, or a closely related field is preferred.
• ABD (All But Dissertation) candidates will be considered if they can complete their degree by Fall 2026.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching interests in ethics and diversity, policing, courts, and corrections.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Criminology and Criminal Justice with a focus on ethics and diversity, policing, courts, and corrections.
• Participate in department, college, and community service activities.
• Demonstrate potential for teaching excellence in both traditional and online settings.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.
• Selection of several defined contribution retirement plans.
• Sick leave and other leave options.
• Tuition waiver benefits for full-time employees.
• Undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50% for dependents and spouses of UNC Employees employed at 0.5 FTE or above.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree