Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Graduate Assistant, Criminal Justice on the Dahlonega campus. The Department of Criminal Justice is seeking a graduate student to work closely with the Chair, the Graduate Coordinator, and the Internship Coordinator of the criminal justice program at the University of North Georgia. We are looking for a personable, self-motivated, and well-organized individual. The position requires the ability to work in the departmental office on the Dahlonega campus of UNG a minimum of 13 hours per week. The essential duties include, but are not limited to the following: assisting the Graduate Coordinator and Internship Coordinator with academic and field research, developing teaching materials related to the internship experience, assisting in the online classroom environment, grading academic assignments, assisting Department Professors with course management opportunities, speaking with internship supervisors at criminal justice agencies, and coordinating internship placements. Applicants must be accepted to the Graduate School at UNG, be in good standing, be willing to work on the Dahlonega campus of UNG, and be willing to enroll in 6-9 credit hours per semester. The position includes a tuition waiver and semester stipend.
- Research activities - engage in data collection (qualitative and quantitative), analysis, and report preparation; participate in institutional review board processes.
- Teaching activities - assist Department Professors with classroom semblance to include recording attendance, grading assignments, proctoring examinations, shredding individualized materials.
- Placement of Interns - contact law enforcement agency liaisons to coordinate student placement for CRJU 4850; attend annual Criminal Justice Career Day job fair and coordinate agency appearance; assist the Internship Coordinator with the organization of recruiting measures associated with the POST Academy on the Dahlonega Campus.
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Trascripts
- Contact information for three professional references.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
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