Instructor of Criminal Justice (Beginning Fall 2024 or Spring 2025)

University of the Incarnate Word, United States

Updated: about 10 hours ago
Location: San Antonio, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

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Position Information


Position Title Instructor of Criminal Justice (Beginning Fall 2024 or Spring 2025)
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The Department of Criminal Justice invites full-time faculty candidates for Instructor of Criminal Justice within the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. This non-tenure-track faculty position will teach undergraduate courses in criminal justice. Full-time instructors at UIW are expected to teach five courses in the fall semester and five courses in the spring semester. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, with service and professional activities as assigned.
Benefits
UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.
Essential Functions
  • Participate in curriculum development; may be asked to assist with advancement of the respective program.
  • Prepare course outlines based on approved departmental syllabi.
  • Prepare and deliver consistent, interactive undergraduate course lectures in criminal justice which align with curriculum goals.
  • Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.
  • Prepare timely and meaningful exams, projects, and assessments for assigned courses.
  • Be available outside of class to help students learn as well as answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).
  • Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
  • Provide, as assigned, service to the respective department, college, university, community, and profession.
  • Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and processes including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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    Qualifications


    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • Effective instructional delivery.
    • Proficient in use of instructional technology.
    • Ability to actively engage students in the learning process.
    • Ability to conduct respectful relationships with students both in and outside the classroom.
    • Ability to work collegially and productively within the university community.
    • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
    • Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
    Required Education
    Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or closely related field; ABD in said field with expected completion by assignment start date will be considered.
    Required Work Experience
    Minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience in the field at the college or university level with demonstrated instructional competency via student and peer evaluation process.
    Preferred Qualifications
    Two (2) or more years of teaching experience in the field at the college or university level with demonstrated instructional competency via student and peer evaluation process.
    Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
    N/A.
    Work Hours
    Based on course assignment.
    Physical Demands
    Typical for faculty in this discipline.

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