Lecturer in Criminal Justice and Criminology

Metropolitan State University of Denver • Denver, CO

5d • $57,000 - $63,000

About The Position

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at MSU Denver invites applications for a full-time faculty lecturer position starting Fall 2026. The successful candidate must have the desire and ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse, urban population. This position has the potential to be renewed on a year to year basis.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related/relevant field (with specialization in Criminal Justice or Criminology ) and four years of teaching experience OR JD, plus four years of teaching experience OR ABD in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related/relevant field (with specialization in Criminal Justice or Criminology ) and four years of teaching

Nice To Haves

• ABD or earned Doctorate in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related/relevant field (with specialization in Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Criminal Justice and/or Criminology)
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a diverse student body and faculty, especially ethnic minorities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to apply current computer and other technologies in the classroom
• Ability to teach in the areas below that are listed in order of priority/preference: 1. Cyberlaw/Cybersecurity ABD, or earned Doctorate in Criminal Justice, Criminology or a closely related social science discipline Ability to teach introductory and advanced courses in cyber security, cyber law, cyber investigations and/or other criminal justice courses related to the field Criminal justice work experience, especially managerial experience in cybercrime or cybersecurity at the local, state or federal level
• 2. Law and Policy ABD, or earned Doctorate in Criminal Justice, Criminology or a closely related social science discipline Ability to teach introductory and advanced courses in criminal law, constitutional law, criminal justice policy, and cybersecurity policy and regulations. Criminal justice work experience, especially managerial experience in criminal justice agencies, the cybersecurity field, or government at the local, state, or federal level.
• We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in finding the candidate who will best contribute to our Department and the University.

Responsibilities

• Carry a 5/5 teaching load, i.e., 15 credit hours per (fall and spring) semester
• Teach introductory and advanced courses in Criminal Justice, Criminology, & Cybersecurity
• Advise and be able to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of students from a diverse, and non-traditional student population in an urban environment
• Provide service to improve the welfare of the University at all levels and provide public service to the community and professional organizations which benefits the University, College, and Department.

Benefits

• MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more.
• The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time