Lecturer/Sr. Lecturer, CPSJ Programs: MPS, NCJCC, etc. (Faculty Wage)

University of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

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About The Position

The Center for Public Safety and Justice (CPSJ) in the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) seeks applications for one or more non-tenure track, part-time (faculty wage) lecturer position(s) to teach in the Master of Public Safety (MPS), the National Criminal Justice Command College (NCJCC), and related programs beginning Fall 2025. The MPS is an online program. The NCJCC is an intensive in-person and/or hybrid program for mid-to-upper-level law enforcement leaders. Both programs focus on leadership, innovation, communication engagement, and collaboration.

Requirements

• A master's or terminal degree (e.g., MA, MS, MPA) from an accredited institution in public affairs, criminal justice, or related field.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience in policing/criminal justice.
• At least 3 years of teaching/training experience in policing/criminal justice.
• Curriculum development experience.
• Experience with online and intensive police/criminal justice training/education programs.
• Willingness to learn and stay current with teaching strategies and technologies.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of chief executive experience in policing/criminal justice.
• 5+ years of higher education teaching experience in policing/criminal justice.
• Experience teaching graduate students online.
• Relevant industry certifications and/or professional memberships.
• Proficiency using Canvas or similar LMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more MPS core courses.
• Engage in curriculum development.
• Stay current with teaching strategies and technologies.

Benefits

• Part-time faculty wage position.
• Opportunity to teach in a prestigious program.
• Engagement with mid-to-upper-level law enforcement leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree