La Salle University’s Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice invites applications for a full-time, one-year appointment, beginning in August 2024. Candidates must have the ability to teach courses in the area of courts/law/sociolegal studies as well as other upper-level electives and topical courses. The position requires teaching four courses a semester, advising students, and providing collegial service to the Department and University. We encourage candidates from underrepresented group... more details
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice (One-Year Appointment)
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La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees’ dependents (after completing the required years of service).
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Position Overview
Position Title
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice (One-Year Appointment)
Department
212415 - Criminal Justice
Position Status
One-Year Appointment
Position Classification
Full-Time, 9 months (Faculty)
Grant/Gift Funded (all or a portion)?
No
If Temporary or Grant Funded, Start Date and End Date
Position Description/Posting Details
Posting Number
FA149PST
Position Summary
La Salle University’s Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice invites applications for a full-time, one-year appointment, beginning in August 2024. Candidates must have the ability to teach courses in the area of courts/law/sociolegal studies as well as other upper-level electives and topical courses. The position requires teaching four courses a semester, advising students, and providing collegial service to the Department and University. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups and/or those with expertise in diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice to apply.
The Sociology and Criminal Justice Department resides in La Salle’s School of Arts and Sciences. The Department offers two majors: (1) Sociology and (2) Criminal Justice, and provides service teaching for many programs including Social Work and Nursing. The Sociology and Criminal Justice program at La Salle University is committed to providing students with a dynamic educational experience. Our top-notch program provides students with the foundational theoretical knowledge and practical skills they’ll need for successful careers. Our students also learn highly marketable interpersonal and communication skills which are key to becoming outstanding members of society and dedicated professionals.
Essential Duties
Development and instruction of new and existing course that may include: Criminal Law, Criminal Courts, Crimes of the Powerful, Introduction to Criminal Justice and other classes depending on departmental need and instructor’s area of expertise.
Academic advising and mentoring of departments majors/minors.
Attends department meetings and other university events, as applicable.
Secondary Responsibilities
Participation in prospective student recruitment activities for the University
Supervision of undergraduate student research projects
Perform other duties assigned
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Legal Studies or Sociology. ABD candidates with completion date by time of appoint will be considered, OR Juris Doctorate (JD).
A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience teaching at the collegiate level
Professional experience in justice settings
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours
Departmental and University activities may require attendance at occasional evening and weekend events.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Two semesters of teaching evaluations, at least one of which should be for a class conducted “face-to-face”
La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees’ dependents (after completing the required years of service).
Posting Information
Application Open Date
07/01/2024
Application Close Date
08/02/2024
Application Open To
Internal and External Applicants
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