Lecturer in Criminal Justice and Criminology

Metropolitan State University of Denver•Denver, CO

4d•$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.

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.