Job description
Radford, VA
The Department of Criminal Justice at Radford University invites applications for a full-time, one-year, non-tenure track position at the rank of instructor (for candidates without a Ph.D.) or assistant professor (for candidates with Ph.D.), beginning August 10, 2020. This position is for one academic year, and thus does not carry a guarantee of reappointment for subsequent years. Successful candidates should demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and utilize innovative teaching strategies. Research activity is not expected for this position. For this position, the department seeks a candidate with demonstrated ability to teach a variety of undergraduate criminal justice courses, and most notably courses in Constitutional law and prelaw courses and/or required courses for the criminal justice major (i.e., introduction to criminal justice, police and society, courts and criminal process, corrections, diversity issues in criminal justice, crime and criminal behavior, and/or research methods in criminal justice).
All candidates must have at least 18 hours of graduate credit in criminology or criminal justice to be considered. Successful candidates should demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and utilize innovative teaching strategies. For this position, the department seeks a candidate with demonstrated ability to teach a variety of undergraduate criminal justice courses, and most notably courses in Constitutional law and prelaw courses and/or required courses for the criminal justice major (i.e., introduction to criminal justice, police and society, courts and criminal process, corrections, diversity issues in criminal justice, crime and criminal behavior, and/or research methods in criminal justice).
A graduate or doctorate degree in Criminal Justice or Criminology and/or a juris doctorate degree are preferred, but candidates with a closely related field may be considered.
A graduate or doctorate degree in Criminal Justice or Criminology and/or a juris doctorate degree are preferred, but candidates with a closely related field may be considered.
Salary Commensurate With Experience
How to apply
Only online applications will be accepted. Applicants are asked to provide the following: (1) a letter of application addressing the candidate’s interest in the position specifically articulating how their pedagogy and teaching area fit with the mission of the department; (2) a current and complete curriculum vita; (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness; (4) names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional/academic references including at least one who can speak to leadership and teaching ability; and (5) copies of both undergraduate and graduate transcripts (applicants can only upload a total of two documents for transcripts, therefore, if more than three institutions were attended, please combine transcripts to no more than two documents). Any questions should be directed to Mr. Eric Snow at *****@radford.edu.
Review of applications will begin April 30, 2020.
Must have a criminal background check
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Radford University is a comprehensive, midsize public university that is student-focused, providing its more than 9,700 students a diversity of outstanding academic programs. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful campus, Radford University offers many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom.
