Criminal Justice - Full-Time, Temporary, Non-Tenure Track Visiting Assistant Professor

University of Central Oklahoma•Edmond, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Teaches, advises and mentors students, evaluates student performance, and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in university meetings that relate specifically to faculty. Serves on department, college, and university committees as requested. Prepares departmental reports as requested. Teaching, research, department/school, college, and university service are expected. The position is a full-time, temporary, non-tenure-track visiting assistant professor position. The primary responsibility of this position is teaching a variety of courses for the School of Criminal Justice. The successful candidate should be able to teach a broad range of courses from introductory undergraduate to graduate level. Service and scholarly activities are standard expectations for this position. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. Faculty must be willing to teach in a variety of instructional formats (in-person, hybrid, online) as needed and appropriate. Faculty members are expected to participate in a comprehensive statewide outreach initiative to the Oklahoma criminal justice community.

Requirements

An earned doctorate degree awarded by a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institutions in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Sociology is required.
ABD candidates with a clear dissertation defense date will be considered.

Nice To Haves

A doctorate in a related field will be considered (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval).
Practical experience in the criminal justice system
Demonstrated ability to participate in academic research

Responsibilities

Teaches, advises and mentors students
Evaluates student performance
Maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies
Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university
Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers
Participates in university meetings that relate specifically to faculty
Serves on department, college, and university committees as requested
Prepares departmental reports as requested
Teaching, research, department/school, college, and university service are expected
Teaching a variety of courses for the School of Criminal Justice
Teaching a broad range of courses from introductory undergraduate to graduate level
Participate in a comprehensive statewide outreach initiative to the Oklahoma criminal justice community