Assistant Professor of Criminology - Lynchburg, United States - University of Lynchburg

Description

Assistant Professor of Criminology
Job Details
Job Location
University of Lynchburg - Lynchburg, VA
Position Type
Faculty
Education Level
Graduate Degree
Job Shift
Full time
Description
The University of Lynchburg, a private, regional university in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, is seeking applicants for a full-time tenure track position in the Department of Criminology for the academic year in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Specific Job Duties:

Teaching courses in criminology, comparative criminal justice, research methods, criminal law and forensics.
Collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development, supervising student research projects, service to the University and community, and engaging in scholarly activity.
Applying best practices to facilitate teaching and learning processes and principles with a commitment to continuous quality improvement
Documenting student learning, interpreting outcomes, and recording grades.
Assisting with student recruitment, admission, and retention.
Maintaining accurate and appropriate student, instructor, course, and program documentation.
Establishing and maintaining professional and ethical boundaries with students, co-workers, and others in all learning environments.
Participating in University service and events.
Perform other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Dean.

Benefits:

Generous sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long-term disability insurance, and more. Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg.
Teaching Load:

The normal teaching load is 12 hours per semester, consisting of general education and upper-level courses.
Physical Demands:

Prolonged periods standing or sitting at a desk
Qualifications
Required Qualifications/Education:

The ideal candidate will have a background in criminology, and will be expected to teach criminology, comparative criminal justice, research methods, criminal law and forensic.
A PhD in Criminology, or Criminal Justice with 18 graduate credit hours in either field is preferred.
Teaching experience as either an instructor or teaching assistant

Work Remotely:

No